Khmer Times
Spike in small business loan demand in Q3
Recent reports from the Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) present a mixed picture of Cambodia’s credit market in Q3 2024, which ended September 30, 2024. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583838/spike-in-small-business-loan-demand-in-q3/
Cambodia’s GDP per capita expected to jump 40% in 2025 to $2,924
The office of the council of ministers said Cambodia’s GDP per capita in 2025 is expected to rise to $2,924—a rise of over 40 percent over the projected 2024 figures. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584140/cambodias-gdp-per-capita-expected-to-jump-40-in-2025-to-2924/
79% of students passed the National BacII exam this year
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) announced yesterday that 106,351 candidates passed this year’s National BacII examination. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583150/79-of-students-passed-the-national-bacii-exam-this-year/
MAFF makes move at raising income of farmers, consumers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two partners, Cambodian Green (CG) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Cambodia, to increase the income of both farmers and consumers and to raise awareness of natural resource conservation. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583078/maff-makes-move-at-raising-income-of-farmers-consumers/
Almost 100% of tax now collected electronically
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has attributed the significant growth in tax revenue collection since 2014 to the implementation of technology solutions. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583076/almost-100-of-tax-now-collected-electronically/
Hospital set up as hub for treatment of endemic diseases
The Ministry of Health designated the Techo Santepheap National Hospital to handle all contagious diseases by coordinating with hospitals across the Kingdom. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582416/hospital-set-up-as-hub-for-treatment-of-endemic-diseases/
Battambang officially smoke-free tourist city
Battambang has been awarded Smoke-Free Tourist City status after meeting criteria set by authorities. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582381/battambang-officially-smoke-free-tourist-city/
New Japanese PM commits to strengthen cooperation with Cambodia
Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his gratitude to Senate President Hun Sen for his congratulatory message upon his appointment. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582501/new-japanese-pm-commits-to-strengthen-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Over 100,000 candidates passed the BacII exam, with 2,216 achieving A-levels, according to MoEYS
This morning, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports issued a press release regarding the high school diploma exam results held on October 8, 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582895/over-100000-candidates-passed-the-bacii-exam-with-2216-achieving-a-levels-according-to-moeys/
25 more projects receive incentives in Sihanoukville
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has approved special incentives for 25 projects in Preah Sihanouk province, including 12 projects for completing unfinished buildings, 12 new projects and one expansion project, with a total investment budget of $917 million. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582226/25-more-projects-receive-incentives-in-sihanoukville/
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025
The Cambodian government has approved a draft budget of more than $9.3 billion for 2025, with economic growth projected at 6.3 percent. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581840/cambodias-economy-is-projected-to-grow-by-6-3-percent-in-2025/
Cambodia modernises education to keep pace with technology
Prime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of continuous modernisation within Cambodia’s education system to adapt to the nation’s evolving societal and technological needs. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581131/cambodia-modernises-education-to-keep-pace-with-technology/
PM Hun Manet addresses flooding impact in Cambodia
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that this year’s flooding in Cambodia was relatively minor compared to the severe floods experienced by five other ASEAN countries. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580964/pm-hun-manet-addresses-flooding-impact-in-cambodia/
Cambodia to showcase green initiatives at COP16
As the world converges in Colombia for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Cambodia stands ready to showcase its ambitious environmental initiatives. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580968/cambodia-to-showcase-green-initiatives-at-cop16/
Cambodia expects solutions for Global Tensions at 12th ICAPP General Assembly
Cambodia has been entrusted to host the 12th International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) General Assembly for the second time, and it sees this as an opportunity to facilitate solutions for political regional and global issues. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581180/cambodia-expects-solutions-for-global-tensions-at-12th-icapp-general-assembly/
Japanese IT giants to lay 5G network expansion in Cambodia
In a significant move towards advancing telecommunications in Cambodia, Japanese giants NTT Docomo and Nippon Electric Company (NEE) have initiated a groundbreaking partnership to establish a wireless network in the Southeast Asian nation, laying the groundwork for future 5G implementation, according to a story published ...
Jerome Misa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580937/japanese-it-giants-to-lay-5g-network-expansion-in-cambodia/
Govt cuts 2025 budget expenditure to $9.3 billion
The Royal Government of Cambodia Friday approved a budget bill of approximately 37.950 billion riels ($9.32 billion) for expenditure in 2025, down from 38.829 billion riels ($9.54 billion) in 2024. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581155/govt-cuts-2025-budget-expenditure-to-9-3-billion/
Ministry to launch digital management system for educational institutions
The Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday the establishment of the online Management Information System (EMIS) in mid-November 2024 as an online platform for tracking education data. ...
Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579057/ministry-to-launch-digital-management-system-for-educational-institutions/
Joint action needed to protect children from environmental health risk in Cambodia: report
Cambodia released a report on children’s environmental health (CEH) on Wednesday, highlighting joint action to protect children from environmental health risks. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579288/joint-action-needed-to-protect-children-from-environmental-health-risk-in-cambodia-report/
USAID lauds Cambodia’s 20-year effort in combatting TB
During her visit to Cambodia, Samantha Power,the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said that in the past 20 years, Cambodia has cut the rate of tuberculosis in this country by almost half, and is no longer on the World Health ...
Sen David
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Govt distributes rice seeds in areas hit by disasters
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has provided rice seeds to four provinces affected by drought and floods as of yesterday. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579173/govt-distributes-rice-seeds-in-areas-hit-by-disasters/
Over 8,600 govt scholarships available for varsity studies
For the academic year 2024-2025, the Ministry of Education will offer full scholarships to 8,621 students in a variety of majors. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579175/over-8600-govt-scholarships-available-for-varsity-studies/
Growing partnership: EU committed to supporting Cambodia’s development
The European Union (EU) is committed to supporting Cambodia’s economic development and aims to elevate their growing trade relationship, EU Ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans stated during an interview with Khmer Times. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579216/growing-partnership-eu-committed-to-supporting-cambodias-development/
Three newly built dams officially inaugurated in Mondulkiri province
Three newly-built dams – O’ Te Thipadei, Sen Sokhadom and Sen Monorom – in the north-eastern province of Mondulkiri were inaugurated today morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579534/three-newly-built-dams-officially-inaugurated-in-mondulkiri-province/