Phnom Penh, September 16, 2024 --The two-way trade between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Indonesia surpassed US$1 billion last year, up 15 percent compared to 2022.The figures were shared by H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, while presiding over the opening ceremony of the two-day “Sousdey Indonesia” expo, held at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre late last week.With creative initiative such as Sousdey Indonesia as well as strong cooperation between the two government in new trade activities, H.E. Minister showed full confidence that 2024 will be even more substantial.H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul took the opportunity to encourage the private sector to join and organise theme events more frequently, both in Cambodia and in Indonesia, exploring potentials, untapped opportunities, and new partnerships.She expressed appreciation and congratulated Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Santo Darmosumarto, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Phnom Penh and relevant stakeholders for organising “Sousdey Indonesia,” which has been a steadfast event in Phnom Penh since 2006, making this 2024 the 15th anniversary, which also marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Indonesia.
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.
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2024 --Gumball 3000 Rally will help promote Cambodia's tourism destinations to the world with its world-breaking record.Mr. Ngov Sengkak, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap province shared the insight in a preparatory meeting for the Gumball 3000 Rally in the province on Sept. 12.The sports sector is a main driving force to attract tourists to visit Cambodia, particularly to Siem Reap province, the country's famous historical heritage region, said the deputy governor.Taking place from Sept. 15 to 17, the event is expected to attract the participation of famous athletes from 40 countries.The event will feature the world's largest luxury car show, including supercars, hypercars, and sportscars to break the Guinness World Record in front of the Angkor Wat Temple and at the complex of Preah Reach Damnak Park.H.E. Kuch Panhasa, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism, said the Gumball 3000 Rally will help profile Cambodia's Siem Reap Angkor Archaeological Park and attract more visitors to the province.
Have you ever wondered how intelligent your dog is compared to other dog breeds? Or would you like to learn more about the world's smartest dog breeds? If so, you have come to the right place.We've identified the ten smartest dog breeds in the world and gone over some of their distinguishing characteristics for you here!1.Border CollieIf you want the most intelligent dog breed, the Border Collie is it. They are incredibly intelligent and active canines with a background in herding. However, keep in mind that, despite their intelligence, they have strong herding instincts and are not usually the best companions for little children or cats. But with a little consistency and instruction, you can teach a Border Collie almost anything!2.PoodleThe Poodle is another well-known intelligent dog breed, and what makes them unique is that they come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Poodles are also regarded more hypoallergenic than other breeds and get along well with children and other dogs, so they can fit into almost any family. No surprise these dogs are so popular!3.German ShepherdIf you want a working dog, there's a reason why the German Shepherd is so popular. They're intelligent enough to learn almost any task you give them, and they're dependable enough to keep performing what you want month after month and day after day. They are also fantastic with youngsters, although you should exercise caution when around other dogs.4. Golden RetrieverIf you're seeking for the ideal family dog, the Golden Retriever may be your best option. They get along well with children and other pets, and they never seem to get enough attention from everyone in the household. They're also quite loyal and intelligent, so a little training and consistency may go a long way.5.Doberman PinscherThe Doberman Pinscher is one of the smartest large dog breeds on the globe, with some weighing nearly 100 pounds! They make excellent family dogs who enjoy impressing their people, however it is important to note that these enormous dogs are quite energetic.As a result, we don't recommend getting one unless you have plenty of room for them to run around and expend some energy.
Phnom Penh, August 09, 2024 --U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh organised Cambodia’s first U.S. Food and Beverage trade show on Aug. 8 at the Rosewood hotel to highlight a diverse selection of American food and beverage offerings.“U.S. ingredients are and will continue to be an important contributor to the successes of restaurants and the food and beverage sector in Cambodia,” said Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Aleks Zittle at the event.According to a press release of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh issued on Aug. 8, from meat and potatoes to dairy and wine, representatives from U.S. food associations across the region showed off a variety of U.S. products.Celebrity chef and founder of the Cambodian Chef Association Luu Meng welcomed representatives of top hotels, restaurants, trade associations, culinary schools, and, of course, foodies.The event was made possible by the United States Department of Agriculture with support from the California Milk Advisory Board, the U.S. Soybean Export Council, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the U.S. Meat Export Federation, Potatoes USA, and the U.S. Poultry and Egg Export Council. Local distributors who contributed include AusKhmer, Lee’s, LSH, and Nice Blue, among others.
Phnom Penh, September 11, 2024 --Cambodia has bagged four medals – two silver and two bronze – at the 2024 SEA Wave Finswimming Round 4 at Sport Complex Psu Phuket, Thailand.Huon Tith Dalin won the two silver medals in 50m How to swim Surface and 100m Surface Swimming; and the two bronze medals in 50m How to swim Bi-Fins and 100m Bi-Fins Swimming, according to the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC).Organised by the Association of Thailand Underwater Sports (ATUS), the tournament took place from Sept. 6 to 8, with the participation of many finswimmers from ASEAN and Asian countries.
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.
Global Finance magazine has released the names of Central Bank Governors who earned the highest grades, “A+”, “A” or “A-”, in the Central Banker Report Cards 2024. The full Central Banker Report Cards 2024 grade list will appear in Global Finance’s October print and digital editions as well as online at GFMag.com.The Central Banker Report Cards, published annually by Global Finance since 1994, grade the central bank governors of nearly 100 key countries, territories and districts, as well as the European Union, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, the Bank of Central African States and the Central Bank of West African States.Grades are based on an “A+” to “F” scale for success in areas such as inflation control, economic growth goals, currency stability and interest rate management. (“A” represents an excellent performance, down through “F” for outright failure.)“Central bankers have waged war against inflation over the past few years, wielding their primary weapon: higher interest rates. Now, countries around the world are witnessing the tangible results of these efforts, as inflation has dropped significantly,” said Global Finance founder and editorial director Joseph Giarraputo. “Global Finance’s annual Central Banker Report Cards honor those bank leaders whose strategies outperformed their peers through originality, creativity and tenacity.” Published by Korn Chamnan
Phnom Penh, September 11, 2024 --Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Sok Chenda Sophea received at the ministry on Sept. 10 a farewell call by outgoing Thai Ambassador H.E. Cherdkiat Atthakor upon his completion of tenure in Cambodia.During the farewell meeting, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister congratulated the Thai envoy on the successful completion of his diplomatic mission in Cambodia. He highly valued the ambassador’s active contribution to advancing the bilateral relations, which had been elevated to “Strategic Partnership” in February 2024.As the two countries will celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, both sides agreed to jointly organise events to commemorate the special year.For his part, the outgoing Thai Ambassador extended profound appreciation to the ministry for providing steadfast support during his mission in the Kingdom.
Phnom Penh, September 16, 2024 --Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this morning reassured that the Royal Government will continue to improve the health sector for the people.“Modernising and strengthening physical infrastructure at the hospitals will further increase the people’s confidence in the health sector. And the Royal Government is committed to further working on this,” he underlined at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three new buildings in Calmette Hospital, a leading public hospital in Cambodia.The Royal Government will continue to pay more attention to provide better health services to the people, he reaffirmed.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet added that the Royal Government always considers the health sector as a top priority and is now strengthening mechanisms to improve the healthcare services.Currently, about 7.4 million people have received better healthcare services with the Royal Government’s support.Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also expressed the Royal Government’s commitment to further reduce the citizens’ spending on healthcare.