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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/
MoU to help Cambodia fast-track clean energy transition
To fast-track its initiatives for the clean energy transition with a higher share from renewable sources, the Ministry of Mines and Energy recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EnergyLab Cambodia. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579011/mou-to-help-cambodia-fast-track-clean-energy-transition/
Single Portal registers biz worth over $13 billion
The Online Business Registration System (OBR), better known as the Single Portal, under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) registered businesses with $13.76 billion in investment capital as of September 2024, official figures showed on Wednesday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579020/single-portal-registers-biz-worth-over-13-billion/
Political parties, NGOs support clean, green and sustainable initiatives
Political parties and civil society organisations in Cambodia have shown their dedication to tackling environmental issues, particularly in the implementation of the Circular Strategy on Environment for 2023-2028. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578251/political-parties-ngos-support-clean-green-and-sustainable-initiatives/
Additional thursday classes to improve student learning
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has instructed primary schools to implement additional Thursday classes to further improve student learning, particularly to support those who are falling behind. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578309/additional-thursday-classes-to-improve-student-learning/
Water resources can irrigate nearly 2 million hectares
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia has now developed the capacity to irrigate nearly two million hectares of rice and crop fields. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579938/water-resources-can-irrigate-nearly-2-million-hectares/
Ministry in process of upgrading law on traffic safety
Authorities are revising road traffic laws to enhance safety for all road users. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578298/ministry-in-process-of-upgrading-law-on-traffic-safety/
MoH launches first national Children’s Environmental Health report
In a landmark move to safeguard the health of future generations, the Ministry of Health (MoH), with support from UNICEF, has released the first-ever Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) report in Cambodia. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579873/moh-launches-first-national-childrens-environmental-health-report/
Exports to Japan exceed $1 billion in first 9 months of 2024
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to nearly $1.6 billion, marking an increase of almost 20% compared to the same period in 2023, with Cambodia’s exports to Japan surpassing $1 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exports-to-japan-exceed-1-billion-in-first-9-months-of-2024
US announces over $17M for new initiatives to improve the health of Cambodian people
Administrator Power announced new US initiatives to support the health and well-being of the Cambodian people. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578648/us-announces-over-17m-for-new-initiatives-to-improve-the-health-of-cambodian-people/
Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2024 returns with ambitious agenda
This week, leading climate change experts and stakeholders will gather at the Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2024 (CCCS24) to tackle the nation’s and region’s most pressing climate challenges, while exploring solutions for both mitigation and adaptation. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578306/cambodia-climate-change-summit-2024-returns-with-ambitious-agenda/
USAID chief announces more aid for Cambodia
Samantha Power, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced on Wednesday another $38 million to support the Cambodian people through a range of new expanded US activities. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579910/usaid-chief-announces-more-aid-for-cambodia/
GTC gets $19.97M financing from EXIM Bank for telecom infrastructure in Cambodia
Global Tower Corporation Pty Ltd (GTC), a prominent telecommunications infrastructure company in Cambodia, has secured $19.97 million in financing from Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank Malaysia) to support the expansion of essential telecommunications infrastructure across the Kingdom. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578332/gtc-gets-19-97m-financing-from-exim-bank-for-telecom-infrastructure-in-cambodia/
Cambodia exports over 2 million tonnes of fresh cassava in Q3
Cambodia’s fresh cassava market appears robust, which has seen significant growth in exports – up over 160 percent in the first three quarters of 2024. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579701/cambodia-exports-over-2-million-tonnes-of-fresh-cassava-in-q3/
Cambodia attracts $443 million in new FDI
Cambodia attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth $443 million in September 2024 which could create about 25,000 more jobs for local people, it was disclosed on Wednesday. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579714/cambodia-attracts-443-million-in-new-fdi/
DPM Samal outlines key tasks to boost Kep tourism
Say Samal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), Monday called on the Kep Provincial Administration (KPA) to focus on achieving the objectives of Pentagonal Strategy – Phase One’s vision aimed at expanding accessibility to clean water, electricity and ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578336/dpm-samal-outlines-key-tasks-to-boost-kep-tourism/
Kingdom’s exports to EU touches $3.3B in Q3
Cambodia’s export to the European Union (EU) surged to $3.29 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, up nearly 20 percent from $2.79 billion compared to the same period last year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579698/kingdoms-exports-to-eu-touches-3-3b-in-q3/
USAID backs independent media, raises concerns over press freedom
During her historic visit to Cambodia, Samantha Power, administrator for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional $5 million in support for civil society, workers and independent media. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/usaid-backs-independent-media-raises-concerns-over-press-freedom