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Phnom Penh, July 26, 2024 --A Quick Impact Project (QIP) “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools in Prey Veng Province” was inaugurated in the province on July 25 to promote hygiene practices at school.The event was presided over by H.E. Ms. Kim Sethany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, H.E. Dr. Devyani Khobragade, Ambassador of India to Cambodia and H.E. Dr. Chhay Kim Sotheavy, Director of Health Education Department and Director of Prey Veng Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sports.This initiative, funded by the Government of India, has seen the construction of modern toilets equipped with handwashing facilities in four schools in Prey Veng province., said a press release of the Indian Embassy, pointing out that these facilities are crucial in promoting proper hygiene practices among students and teachers, thereby contributing to a healthier learning environment and reducing absenteeism due to preventable illnesses.According to the source, the project builds upon India's longstanding commitment to supporting Cambodia's development goals, particularly in the sectors of education and public health. In the past, the Indian Embassy has successfully implemented similar projects in other provinces, impacting twelve schools and fostering sustainable practices in hygiene and sanitation.In her remarks at the inauguration ceremony, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Devyani Khobragade emphasised the importance of these projects in enhancing the quality of education and ensuring the well-being of students. She also announced two new projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports. The first project aims to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities in schools in Kampong Cham Province, while the second project focuses on developing Climate-Resilient School Water Systems in Prey Veng Province.H.E. Kim Sethany expressed her gratitude for India's continued support and partnership in enhancing educational facilities and promoting health initiatives in Cambodia.Under QIP Scheme, the Government of India implements 10 projects every year in Cambodia by providing a funding of up to US$50,000/- each per project. Since 2015-16, the Government of India has approved 57 projects in the fields of IT, agriculture, health, sanitation, women’s empowerment, child welfare, rural development, social infrastructure (including capacity building). This initiative reflects the broader framework of India’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia and foster regional cooperation. Furthermore, it underscores India's commitment to the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) initiative.“The Embassy of India extends its sincere gratitude to all stakeholders involved in making this project a reality. Through continued cooperation and shared commitment, India and Cambodia look forward to achieving greater milestones in promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth,” said the press release.

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Phnom Penh, July 26, 2024 --The banking and financial industry has remained strong with the modest growth in both loans and deposits in the first half of 2024, despite uncertainties on global economic growth.Outstanding loans increased by 2.6 percent year-on-year to US$58.9 billion by June this year, while customers’ deposits rose by 13.4 percent to US$51.9 billion, the biannual report of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) stated on Friday.The loans are for key sectors, comprising trade, housing, construction and real estate, agriculture, hotels and restaurants, and manufacturing, among others.Non-performing loans (NPLs) at the banks and the microfinance institutions were at controllable rates of 6.8 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively, it added.NBC Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey attributed the growth of the banking and financial industry to the cooperation of banking and finance in compliance with prudent regulations and continued to strive to maintain stable credit interest rates.“Banking system continues contributing to macro-economic and financial stability as well as playing a key role in supporting the economic growth,” she said.Cambodia has 59 commercial banks, nine specialised banks, 87 microfinance institutions, and 115 rural credit institutions across the country, with 21.3 million deposit accounts and 4 million credit accounts, the report said.

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Phnom Penh, July 25, 2024 --Daily costs of a healthy diet in Southeast Asia are highest in Thailand and Brunei and lowest in Singapore and Malaysia, according to the latest UN report on food security and nutrition.Released in Brazil on Wednesday, the report says disruptions from COVID and the war in Ukraine have fueled “significant increases in international food and energy prices.”For comparisons, the report uses purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates. These measure the rate at which a currency of one economy needs to be converted into the currency of another to buy the same amount of goods and services in both economies.Worldwide, the average daily cost of a healthy diet was 3.96 PPP dollars in 2022, up from 3.56 PPP dollars in 2021 — before the war in Ukraine — and a pre-Covid level of 3.25 PPP dollars in 2019.ASIA AMONG REGIONS WITH HIGHEST COSTSBy region, the cost of a healthy diet in 2022 was highest in Latin America and the Caribbean (4.56 PPP dollars) followed by Asia (4.20 PPP dollars), Africa (3.74 PPP dollars), North America and Europe (3.57 PPP dollars), and Oceania (3.46 PPP dollars).Among ASEAN countries, the cost was highest in Thailand at 4.93 PPP dollars followed by Brunei (4.90 PPP dollars), Laos (4.65 PPP dollars), Indonesia (4.64 PPP dollars) and Myanmar (4.56 PP dollars)Cambodia had the sixth-highest cost at 4.50 PPP dollars followed by the Philippines (4.10 PPP dollars), Vietnam (3.96 PPP dollars) Malaysia (3.77 PPP dollars) and Singapore (3.48 PPP dollars).Among other East Asia Summit (EAS) countries, Japan had the highest cost for a healthy diet (6.54 PPP dollars) followed by South Korea (6.09 PPP dollars).In the other six EAS countries, the cost of maintaining a healthy diet was lower than the Southeast Asia average of 4.35 PPP dollars.Costs were 3.36 PPP dollars in India and 3.35 PPP dollars in China. The lowest costs were in resource-rich countries — New Zealand (3.21 PPP dollars) followed by Australia and Russia (2.90 PPP dollars) and the United States (2.63 PPP dollars).The annual report — the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World — is compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and four other UN agencies.DISPARITIES PRONOUNCED IN LOW-INCOME COUNTRIESIn a statement, the FAO said more than 2.8 billion people were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2022.“This disparity is most pronounced in low-income countries, where 71.5 percent of the population cannot afford a healthy diet, compared to 6.3 percent in high-income countries.”“Notably, the number dropped below pre-pandemic levels in Asia and in Northern America and Europe, while it increased substantially in Africa.”In launching the report in Rio de Janeiro, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu welcomed a global decrease in the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet as a “positive sign”.But “this is still out of reach for more than one third of people in the world,” Qu said.“The high cost of healthy diets (is) worsening the situation and increasing inequalities. Globally, the funding gap for this transformation may reach several trillion US Dollars.”The report defines the cost of a healthy diet as the cost of buying the cheapest locally available foods that meet dietary guidelines for a person within an energy balance of 2,330 kilocalories a day.According to the UN definition, healthy diets comprise four key elements — food-group diversity, essential nutrient sufficiency, moderate consumption of unhealthy foods, and balanced energy and macronutrient intake.

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Phnom Penh, July 25, 2024 —As of yesterday, 2,924 runners, including 2,122 Cambodians and 802 foreigners from 36 countries, have signed up for the 9th Angkor Empire Marathon 2024.The update was shared with AKP by Mr. Sem Phalla, Managing Director of the Angkor Empire Marathon, adding that registration is open until July 26.Among the participating foreign runners, Japan leads the rest in terms of number, followed by China and Vietnam.The running will happen in Siem Reap province on Aug. 4 in four categories: a 42-kilometre full marathon, a 21-kilometre half marathon, 10-kilometre running, and a 3-kilometre fun run for family and children.Of the runners, 457 registered for the 42-kilometre full marathon, 630 for the 21-kilometre half marathon, 1,380 for the 10-kilometre running, and 457 for the 3-kilometre fun run, he continued.According to H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), the event aims to mobilise funds for humanitarian action, attract more foreign tourists to visit the province's Angkor Archaeological Park, and promote the development of Cambodia's sports sector.

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Phnom Penh, July 25, 2024 --The Spokesperson for the Royal Government this noon issued a four-point statement rejecting information about the integration of some parts of Cambodian territory into Vietnam in the form of Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) cooperation.In the two-page statement, the Spokesperson reassured the public that there is no integration of four Cambodian provinces into Vietnam, as alleged by a small number of extremist groups.Moreover, he continued, there is no sharing of the four provinces with neighbouring countries to form a single territory, and there is neither the sharing of natural resources such as mineral and forest resources of the four provinces for co-investment as mentioned.In addition, the citizens of each country are not allowed to freely enter and leave the Development Triangle Area, he underlined.“The CLV-DTA cooperation was created within the framework of the authorities of the three countries for the benefit of the economy, infrastructure, health, education, security and disaster management, etc. as clearly stated by Samdech Techo Hun Sen without regard to land and natural resources,” the Spokesperson reconfirmed. “Each country retains its own sovereignty without being violated […] and there is no joint creation of a new territory.”In a special statement delivered on July 23, Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, who had initiated the establishment of the CLV-DTA cooperation when he was the Prime Minister of Cambodia, re-emphsised the significance of this CLV-DTA cooperation framework.He highlighted four main factors for the creation of CLV-DTA, including economic connectivity focusing on infrastructure, electricity, trade exchange, tourism and so on; security and national defence, especially the fight against human and drug trafficking, illegal logging, terrorism, militia groups, …; human resource training and health services; and cross-border disaster management cooperation, in response particularly to drought, wildfire, and so on.Samdech Techo Hun Sen also asked the Ministry of Commerce to release the agreements and relevant documents adopted during the 11 previous CLV Summits for the public to check whether there is any agreement on land swaps approved by the CLV leaders.“There is no agreement on territorial exchange, but for socio-economic, security and national defence benefits. Each party controls its own territory and development. […] It is about complementing each other,” he explained, stressing that there is no point stating about the land loss or joint creation of a new nation there.The CLV-DTA was officially established on Nov. 28, 2004 in Vientiane to bolster and consolidate friendly relations, tighten solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, with a focus on socio-economic development, defence-security cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges for the sustainable development of the three countries and the region.The CLV-DTA is composed of 13 provinces, namely Stung Treng, Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri, and Kratie of Cambodia; Sekong, Attapeu, Salavan, and Champassak of Laos; and Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Binh Phuoc of Vietnam.By 2023, the Royal Government of Cambodia has spent about US$3.85 billion to boost the development of northeastern part of the country aimed at connecting economic flow with the development triangle area between the three neighbouring countries – Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam – through the construction of various infrastructures, industrial parks and economic centres. These funds include US$1.5 billion in Kratie, US$1.2 billion in Stung Treng, US$728 million in Rattanakiri and US$431 million in Mondulkiri.

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Phnom Penh, July 25, 2024--The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, as well as the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), do not support the organisation of the World Cup Kabaddi.The ministry turned down the invited role in a letter issued on July 22, signed by its Secretary of State, H.E. Vath Chamroeun, who is also NOCC Secretary General.The letter responded to an invitation by the Secretary General of the World Cup Kabaddi, Mr. S.T. Arsu, dated July 16.The Royal Government of Cambodia also does not allow the organisation of the sport, continued the letter.A reason for the rejection is that Cambodia has not yet formulated an official federation for this sport.The letter also highlighted that any preparation for the organisation of Kabaddi is not legal.

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Cambodia’s Banking And Financial Industry Continue To Grow In H1

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Phnom Penh, July 26, 2024 --The banking and financial industry has remained strong with the modest growth in both loans and deposits in the first half of 2024, despite uncertainties on global economic growth.Outstanding loans increased by 2.6 percent year-on-year to US$58.9 billion by June this year, while customers’ deposits rose by 13.4 percent to US$51.9 billion, the biannual report of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) stated on Friday.The loans are for key sectors, comprising trade, housing, construction and real estate, agriculture, hotels and restaurants, and manufacturing, among others.Non-performing loans (NPLs) at the banks and the microfinance institutions were at controllable rates of 6.8 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively, it added.NBC Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey attributed the growth of the banking and financial industry to the cooperation of banking and finance in compliance with prudent regulations and continued to strive to maintain stable credit interest rates.“Banking system continues contributing to macro-economic and financial stability as well as playing a key role in supporting the economic growth,” she said.Cambodia has 59 commercial banks, nine specialised banks, 87 microfinance institutions, and 115 rural credit institutions across the country, with 21.3 million deposit accounts and 4 million credit accounts, the report said.

Cambodia, China To Continue Strengthening Cooperation In All Areas

date_range 22-Jul-2024
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An Australian Firm Explores Health Investment In Cambodia

date_range 22-Jul-2024
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Senate President Asks China To Continue Supporting Cambodia’s Development In All Areas

date_range 19-Jul-2024
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Cambodia’s GTF Exports Earn US$6.2 Billion In First Half Of 2024

date_range 17-Jul-2024
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MinebeaMitsumi Expanding Business In Pursat Province

date_range 17-Jul-2024
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MISTI Partners With Wing Bank To Facilitate Public Service Payments

date_range 15-Jul-2024
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Cambodia receives more than 3.2 billion USD worth of investment projects worth more than 2 billion USD

date_range 11-Jul-2024
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Australian Business Delegation Learning About Cambodia’s Investment Potential

date_range 09-Jul-2024
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Cambodia, South Korea Discuss Digital Education Cooperation

date_range 02-Jul-2024
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Phnom Penh, July 02, 2024 --Cambodia and the Republic of Korea have discussed more cooperation to promote digital education in Cambodia.The discussion took place in a recent meeting in the Republic of Korea between H.E. Ms. Kim Sethany, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, and Mr. Jung Dae-Ho, Director General of the Education Department of Busan city, South Korea.The two sides spoke highly of nearly 20 years of good collaboration in education and vowed to renew their partnership in 2025.The partnership will support networking between schools in Busan city and Cambodia through education and technology experience sharing and capacity building, especially for Cambodian teachers.H.E. Ms. Kim Sethany emphasised that South Korea is a leading country in mainstreaming technology in education and that the new partnership reflects a long-lasting friendship and will contribute significantly to Cambodia’s education advancement.

IMF: Singapore, New Zealand Best Prepared For AI Among RCEP Economies

date_range 28-Jun-2024
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Cambodia Launches Digital Platform For Registration Of SMEs, Handicrafts And Factories

date_range 28-Jun-2024
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Visa Supports Women-Owned SMBs And Youths In Southeast Asia With Digital And Financial Skills

date_range 03-Jun-2024
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Visa Supports Women-Owned SMBs And Youths In Southeast Asia With Digital And Financial Skills

date_range 30-May-2024
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date_range 08-Apr-2024
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Meta's Whatsapp messenger faces disruption for tens of thousands of users around the world

date_range 05-Apr-2024
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Cambodia’s Digitalization Advances In Remarkable Pace

date_range 11-Mar-2024
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First Ever Digital Government Forum Kicks Off

date_range 11-Mar-2024
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Cost Of A Healthy Diet Varies Widely Across Southeast Asia And Broader Region: UN

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Phnom Penh, July 25, 2024 --Daily costs of a healthy diet in Southeast Asia are highest in Thailand and Brunei and lowest in Singapore and Malaysia, according to the latest UN report on food security and nutrition.Released in Brazil on Wednesday, the report says disruptions from COVID and the war in Ukraine have fueled “significant increases in international food and energy prices.”For comparisons, the report uses purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates. These measure the rate at which a currency of one economy needs to be converted into the currency of another to buy the same amount of goods and services in both economies.Worldwide, the average daily cost of a healthy diet was 3.96 PPP dollars in 2022, up from 3.56 PPP dollars in 2021 — before the war in Ukraine — and a pre-Covid level of 3.25 PPP dollars in 2019.ASIA AMONG REGIONS WITH HIGHEST COSTSBy region, the cost of a healthy diet in 2022 was highest in Latin America and the Caribbean (4.56 PPP dollars) followed by Asia (4.20 PPP dollars), Africa (3.74 PPP dollars), North America and Europe (3.57 PPP dollars), and Oceania (3.46 PPP dollars).Among ASEAN countries, the cost was highest in Thailand at 4.93 PPP dollars followed by Brunei (4.90 PPP dollars), Laos (4.65 PPP dollars), Indonesia (4.64 PPP dollars) and Myanmar (4.56 PP dollars)Cambodia had the sixth-highest cost at 4.50 PPP dollars followed by the Philippines (4.10 PPP dollars), Vietnam (3.96 PPP dollars) Malaysia (3.77 PPP dollars) and Singapore (3.48 PPP dollars).Among other East Asia Summit (EAS) countries, Japan had the highest cost for a healthy diet (6.54 PPP dollars) followed by South Korea (6.09 PPP dollars).In the other six EAS countries, the cost of maintaining a healthy diet was lower than the Southeast Asia average of 4.35 PPP dollars.Costs were 3.36 PPP dollars in India and 3.35 PPP dollars in China. The lowest costs were in resource-rich countries — New Zealand (3.21 PPP dollars) followed by Australia and Russia (2.90 PPP dollars) and the United States (2.63 PPP dollars).The annual report — the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World — is compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and four other UN agencies.DISPARITIES PRONOUNCED IN LOW-INCOME COUNTRIESIn a statement, the FAO said more than 2.8 billion people were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2022.“This disparity is most pronounced in low-income countries, where 71.5 percent of the population cannot afford a healthy diet, compared to 6.3 percent in high-income countries.”“Notably, the number dropped below pre-pandemic levels in Asia and in Northern America and Europe, while it increased substantially in Africa.”In launching the report in Rio de Janeiro, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu welcomed a global decrease in the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet as a “positive sign”.But “this is still out of reach for more than one third of people in the world,” Qu said.“The high cost of healthy diets (is) worsening the situation and increasing inequalities. Globally, the funding gap for this transformation may reach several trillion US Dollars.”The report defines the cost of a healthy diet as the cost of buying the cheapest locally available foods that meet dietary guidelines for a person within an energy balance of 2,330 kilocalories a day.According to the UN definition, healthy diets comprise four key elements — food-group diversity, essential nutrient sufficiency, moderate consumption of unhealthy foods, and balanced energy and macronutrient intake.

36 Countries Signed Up For 9th Angkor Empire Marathon 2024

date_range 25-Jul-2024
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Asia Foundation Assists Cambodia In Survey-Based Research Training

date_range 25-Jul-2024
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Commerce Minister Shares Insights On Cambodia's Competitiveness

date_range 24-Jul-2024
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Ministry Urges Further Technical Skill Training Collaboration With Singapore

date_range 23-Jul-2024
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Cambodia, Sri Lanka Satisfied With Good Bilateral Ties

date_range 23-Jul-2024
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DPM SOK Chenda Sophea Speaks Highly Of Cambodia-China Relations In Past 66 Years

date_range 22-Jul-2024
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Five Key Collaborations Agreed At 3rd Ministerial Meeting On Cambodia-Thailand Tourism Cooperation

date_range 19-Jul-2024
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Mussel Growers In Koh Kong Certified For Exports

date_range 18-Jul-2024
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"Orchids of Angkor Wat" Exhibit Opens at Singapore's Cloud Forest

date_range 21-May-2024
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With its newest display, "Orchids of Angkor Wat," the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay allows guests to discover the enchantment of Angkor Wat. Running through September 8, 2024, this amazing show will showcase a vast array of native Cambodian orchids and their hybrids, skillfully set against the backdrop of an immaculately constructed facsimile of the famous Angkor Wat temple.In addition to showcasing orchids' natural beauty, the display strives to honor the cultural and historical value of Angkor Wat, one of the world's most famous architectural wonders. The show connects historical grandeur and natural beauty by including themes of biodiversity and Cambodian heritage.As they stroll through exhibits that combine botany and art, visitors to the Orchid Haven within the Cloud Forest will feel as though they have been transported to the center of Cambodia. Each arrangement is intended to evoke the calm, ethereal atmosphere of Angkor Wat. The authenticity of the scene is further enhanced by the intricate sculptures of Cambodian fauna.A unique performance of Cambodian culture is included in the display, further enhancing the cultural immersion. Through traditional music and dance, this performance aims to enhance the visitor experience and provide a greater understanding and appreciation of Cambodian culture.In addition to showcasing the richness and beauty of orchids, the "Orchids of Angkor Wat" display also promotes conservation efforts to protect these amazing plants, many of which are indigenous to the area surrounding Angkor Wat. Visitors can learn about the ecological significance of orchids and the conservation initiatives underway through educational materials and guided tours.In addition, orchid care, cultivation, and significance will be discussed by horticulturists and Southeast Asian flora specialists, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of these plants than just their aesthetic value.The exhibition is anticipated to attract tourists from all over the world, history buffs, and orchid enthusiasts, making it a major cultural event on Singapore's calendar. Offering a distinctive educational and cultural experience in one of Singapore's most popular sites, it promises to be an enthralling encounter for people of all ages.

Phnom Penh To Host First International Choir Contest

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date_range 06-May-2024
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date_range 09-Apr-2024
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date_range 09-Apr-2024
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USAID Announces New Environment Project to Preserve and Protect Biodiversity and Natural Resources in Cambodia

date_range 22-Dec-2023
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date_range 20-Dec-2023
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Another Dead Case of Avian Influenza Recorded

date_range 10-Oct-2023
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date_range 27-Sep-2023
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ITC, Japan's University Establish Air Quality Monitoring System

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Phnom Penh, July 18, 2024 --The Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ICT), in collaboration with Japan's University under the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), has established an air quality monitoring system, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports.The system aims to study air quality in Cambodia and transboundary air pollution, especially in Phnom Penh, by focusing on the levels of toxin and chemical pollutants.The air quality monitoring system is capable of measuring tiny particles as small as 0.3 micrometres, including carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone.Meanwhile, the ITC has also established an air quality monitoring laboratory that is capable of analysing toxin amounts, chemicals, and other substances that affect people's health.So far, air quality monitors have been equipped at five different locations in Phnom Penh, including ITC, the University of Health Sciences, Prek Pnov Khan hall, the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), and Arey Ksat Sangkat hall.

Mondulkiri Sets National Precedent With Cross-Sector Collaboration For Improved Adolescent And Youth Health And Well-Being

date_range 25-Jun-2024
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date_range 20-May-2024
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date_range 06-May-2024
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NEW LE PETIT CHEF & FRIENDS SHOW AT HYATT REGENCY PHNOM PENH

date_range 26-Apr-2024
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date_range 09-Apr-2024
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date_range 09-Apr-2024
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date_range 09-Apr-2024
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2nd International Indonesia Pencak Silat Open Championship 2024: Cambodia Grabs Three Medals

date_range 17-Jul-2024
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Phnom Penh, July 17, 2024 --Cambodia has grabbed three medals, including 1 silver and 2 bronze at the 2nd International Indonesia Pencak Silat Open Championship 2024 in Indonesia.Mr. Chhim Rachat obtained a silver medal in 50-55 kg category, while Mr. Nun Sramoach Krahorm and Mr. Ponleu Pichmorokot won each a bronze medal in under 45 kg and 85-90 kg events, respectively.Taking place from July 10 to 17, the tournament attracted the participation of 4,000 athletes.Cambodia sent 14 athletes led by Mr. Andy Steven, Vice President of the Pencak Silat Federation of Cambodia, to attend the event.This is the first time that the Cambodia Pencak Silat Federation sends its athletes to join such a tournament because the federation was just established this year, according to H.E. Major General Seng Thearin, President of the Cambodia Pencak Silat Federation.The participation was a good opportunity for Cambodian athletes to sharpen their capacity for the forthcoming SEA Games 2025 in Thailand, he added.

Cambodia Grabs Six Medals At 21st ASEAN University Games In Indonesia

date_range 04-Jul-2024
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Information Minister Supports Cambodian-Chinese Amateur Badminton Championship

date_range 03-Jun-2024
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Cambodian Women's Team Expects To Excel At 2024 Women Indoor Hockey Asia Cup

date_range 10-May-2024
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Five Medals Earned At 2024 Ju-Jitsu Asian Championship In UAE

date_range 07-May-2024
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Cambodia To Host 2024 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group IV Playoff

date_range 25-Apr-2024
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date_range 09-Apr-2024
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Japan Supports Roofing Construction Of A Wheelchair Basketball Court In Battambang Province

date_range 22-Mar-2024
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7th Angkor Ultra Trail in Siem Reap Expects More Foreign Runners

date_range 11-Jan-2024
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Cambodian Environment Minister: Participation Of All Stakeholders Necessary For Ocean Protection

date_range 24-Jul-2024
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Phnom Penh, July 24, 2024 --“Preserving and sustainably using the oceans and marine resources for sustainable development are the shared responsibility of all nations,” stressed H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Cambodian Minister of Environment while presiding over the opening ceremony of the first “Blue Talks” in Cambodia on Tuesday.Organised by the French Embassy in Phnom Penh in partnership with the French Agency for Development (AFD), the event was held in Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk province in preparation for the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) to be held in Nice, France in June 2025.H.E. Eang Sophalleth also underscored the importance of protecting the marine environment and biodiversity, and welcomed the close cooperation from relevant partners to share knowledge and cooperation in maritime health care.Moreover, he mentioned about the ocean pollution due to plastic waste, and laid stress on Cambodia’s active contribution to reducing plastic waste, affirming that the Kingdom has reduced the plastic consumption by 74.1 percent in the past 11 months.The UN statistics show that by 2050, the plastic population will exceed the number of fishes in the ocean.According to French Embassy, the first “Blue Talks” in Cambodia aimed to mobilise all stakeholders to create favorable conditions for international negotiations and establish a network of stakeholders in Cambodia to develop new projects dedicated to the oceans. The ultimate objective is to raise the level of ambition and collectively increase the efforts to protect the oceans by June 2025.H.E. Jacques Pellet, Ambassador of France to Cambodia, H.E. Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, and Mr. Jean-Pierre Marcelli, AFD Regional Director for Southeast Asia, as well as representatives of different ministries, NGOs, EU Delegation to Cambodia, UN agencies and private sector also joined H.E. Minister of Environment in exchanging views on issues of blue economy, ecotourism, maritime trade and responsible agriculture.

Some 2.6 Million Foreign Tourists Visit Cambodia In H1

date_range 05-Jul-2024
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Cambodian PM To Pay An Official Visit To Singapore Tomorrow

date_range 17-Jun-2024
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Another Cruiser Brings Along Nearly 200 Foreign Tourists To Cambodia

date_range 05-Jun-2024
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Cambodian PM Heading For Laos For Two-Day Official Visit

date_range 25-Mar-2024
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China Provides Grant Aid For Cambodia's Council Of Ministers

date_range 06-Mar-2024
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Over 310 Multi-National Tourists Visit Preah Sihanouk Coastal Province

date_range 19-Feb-2024
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PM And First Lady Depart For Official Visit To Thailand

date_range 07-Feb-2024
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Government Supports UNDP's Country Programme 2024-2028

date_range 02-Feb-2024
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Information Ministry Enters Into Cooperation MoU With Commerce Ministry

date_range 09-Jul-2024
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Phnom Penh, July 08, 2024 --The Ministry of Information will cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce on news and event broadcasting via the former’s media tools, including the Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP), the National Television of Cambodia (TVK), the National Radio of Cambodia (TVK) and mobile app (APP MoINFO).Minister of Information H.E. Neth Pheaktra and Minister of Commerce H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the cooperation, at the Ministry of Information here this afternoon.Speaking on the occasion, both ministers welcomed the signing of the MoU, underlining that the cooperation will contribute to building the public’s confidence on state institutions and to fighting against fake newsUnder the MoU, they added, the public will be well aware of the activities, mission and achievements of the Ministry of Commerce.Besides, H.E. Neth Pheaktra and H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul laid stress on the importance of managing public opinion by feeding the public with true and fast information to avoid social chaos.The Ministry of Commerce is the 5th ministries to have entered into such cooperation with the Ministry of Information.

Cambodia-China Joint Naval Exercise: Not A Threat

date_range 28-May-2024
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Cambodian PM Leaves For High-Level Opening Of UN-ESCAP’s 80th Session In Bangkok

date_range 22-Apr-2024
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Ministries Of Information And Inspection Sign MoU On News And Events Broadcasting Cooperation

date_range 22-Mar-2024
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Pheu Thai Party President to Visit Cambodia on March 18

date_range 18-Mar-2024
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Ministry Warns Air Quality Decline

date_range 12-Jan-2024
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Reports of Vietnamese Company’s Operation of Electric Taxis in Cambodia Rejected

date_range 15-Dec-2023
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Trial of Cambodia e-Arrival Starts on Jan. 1

date_range 15-Dec-2023
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Nagacorp Fouder and CEO has passed away

date_range 11-Dec-2023
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Cambodia Bags 17 Medals At A World DanceSport Event In Vietnam

date_range 17-Jul-2024
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Phnom Penh, July 16, 2024 --Cambodian athletes have grabbed 17 medals – 4 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze – at the WDSF World Challenge Cup: Rising Stars Latin & Standard 2024 in Vietnam.The update was shared by Mrs. Hang Simorn, Secretary General of Cambodia DanceSport Federation (CDSF), adding that the gold medalists are Mr. Chum Lyheang, Ms. San Roza, and Mr. Long Chamnol.Mr. Chum Lyheang and Ms. San Roza won each a gold medal for WDSF World Challenge Cup Rising Star 2024; while the young athlete Mr. Long Chamnol alone got two gold medals, pointed out the secretary general.This is, she added, a new achievement of Cambodia's Dancesport thanks to the Cambodian athletes' hard work in training and competitions.The event taking place on July 13-14 attracted the participation of over 1,000 athletes from 26 countries in the Asian, European, American and African continents.Besides the WDSF World Challenge Cup: Rising Stars Latin & Standard 2024, athletes also showcased their talents in two other major events including the WDSF International Open Latin & Standard 2024 and the KTOC Cup 2024.   

H.E. Robert William Forden Appointed New U.S. Ambassador To Cambodia

date_range 08-Jul-2024
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Air Asia Malaysia Resumes Kuala Lumpur-Sihanoukville Flight Service

date_range 04-Jul-2024
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Over 2,500 Cambodian Students Attend Universities In Thailand

date_range 28-Jun-2024
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Australia Supports Training Of Cambodian Young Water Engineers

date_range 26-Jun-2024
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China sees US sanctions on Chinese companies as unilateral threat and economic coercion

date_range 21-Jun-2024
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The Republic Of Ireland To Strengthen Regional Ties: A Focus On Cambodia

date_range 14-Jun-2024
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A Workshop On Investment In Cambodia Held In Spain

date_range 12-Jun-2024
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Strengthening Mekong-U.S. Partnership Together With Friends Of Mekong For Sustainable Regional Development

date_range 10-Jun-2024
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QIP “Water, Sanitation And Hygiene In Schools In Prey Veng Province” Inaugurated

date_range 26-Jul-2024
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Phnom Penh, July 26, 2024 --A Quick Impact Project (QIP) “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools in Prey Veng Province” was inaugurated in the province on July 25 to promote hygiene practices at school.The event was presided over by H.E. Ms. Kim Sethany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, H.E. Dr. Devyani Khobragade, Ambassador of India to Cambodia and H.E. Dr. Chhay Kim Sotheavy, Director of Health Education Department and Director of Prey Veng Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sports.This initiative, funded by the Government of India, has seen the construction of modern toilets equipped with handwashing facilities in four schools in Prey Veng province., said a press release of the Indian Embassy, pointing out that these facilities are crucial in promoting proper hygiene practices among students and teachers, thereby contributing to a healthier learning environment and reducing absenteeism due to preventable illnesses.According to the source, the project builds upon India's longstanding commitment to supporting Cambodia's development goals, particularly in the sectors of education and public health. In the past, the Indian Embassy has successfully implemented similar projects in other provinces, impacting twelve schools and fostering sustainable practices in hygiene and sanitation.In her remarks at the inauguration ceremony, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Devyani Khobragade emphasised the importance of these projects in enhancing the quality of education and ensuring the well-being of students. She also announced two new projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports. The first project aims to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities in schools in Kampong Cham Province, while the second project focuses on developing Climate-Resilient School Water Systems in Prey Veng Province.H.E. Kim Sethany expressed her gratitude for India's continued support and partnership in enhancing educational facilities and promoting health initiatives in Cambodia.Under QIP Scheme, the Government of India implements 10 projects every year in Cambodia by providing a funding of up to US$50,000/- each per project. Since 2015-16, the Government of India has approved 57 projects in the fields of IT, agriculture, health, sanitation, women’s empowerment, child welfare, rural development, social infrastructure (including capacity building). This initiative reflects the broader framework of India’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia and foster regional cooperation. Furthermore, it underscores India's commitment to the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) initiative.“The Embassy of India extends its sincere gratitude to all stakeholders involved in making this project a reality. Through continued cooperation and shared commitment, India and Cambodia look forward to achieving greater milestones in promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth,” said the press release.

Government Spokesperson Rejects News About Integration Of Four Cambodian Provinces To Vietnam

date_range 25-Jul-2024
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Cambodia Won't Host World Cup Kabaddi

date_range 25-Jul-2024
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Some 3.16 Million Foreign Tourists Registered In Cambodia In First Six Months

date_range 24-Jul-2024
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Search And Rescue Operation Continues, Entering 12 Days

date_range 24-Jul-2024
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10,000 Palm Trees Planted In Thbong Khmum Province

date_range 23-Jul-2024
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Cambodia Hosting ASEAN Plus Three Junior Science Odyssey In Siem Reap

date_range 23-Jul-2024
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Environment Minister: Siamese Crocodiles Play An Important Role In Ecosystem

date_range 22-Jul-2024
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Cambodian NA President Extends Congratulations To Newly Re-Elected European Parliament President

date_range 19-Jul-2024
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