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Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --There is possibility to build at least two hydropower dams along the Mekong river in Cambodia, but the Royal Government will not do so.While presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Stung Tatai Leu Hydropower Dam of 150 megawatts in Thmar Baing district of Koh Kong province this morning, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, announced that Cambodia will not build any hydropower dam on the Mekong River, even though there are a lot of benefits for the country's socio-economic development.“The 7th-mandate Royal Government will not build dams on the Mekong River, no matter what the benefits are,” he underlined.There are a total of 11 projects planned, of which seven in Lao PDR, two in Cambodia, and two across the Lao-Thai border.The Mekong River Commission (MRC) pointed out that of the above-mentioned projects, two – Xaiyaburi and Don Sahong - have become operational and four more have been notified to the MRC for Prior Consultation Process.MRC said hydropower development in the Lower Mekong River (LMB) brings both positive and negative consequences.According to the MRC Council Study on the Sustainable Management and Development of the Mekong River Basin including Impacts of Mainstream Hydropower Projects, the LMB could see economic gains from full hydropower development of more than US$160 billion by 2040. Development of hydropower brings synergies with other water related sectors as well, including expanding irrigation that is key to food security, provides access to electricity that is key to poverty reduction, contributes to navigation that enhances regional trade, and provides flood management and drought relief that is important part of adapting to climate change.But those benefits come with potential costs. The decline of fisheries could cost nearly US$23 billion by 2040. The loss of forests, wetlands, and mangroves may cost up to US$145 billion. With further reduction of sediment due to dams and sand mining, rice growth along the Mekong will be severely curtailed. Fish farms, irrigation schemes, and expanding agriculture could offset these losses, although with uneven results between countries.

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Phnom Penh, December 01, 2023 --"The Taste of Angkor", a cookbook published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAFIC) as part of its culinary diplomacy, has won the Best Television Awards in this year's World of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.The event was held on Nov. 27-29 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with the Saudi Feast Food Festival, said the MFAIC in a press release AKP received this morning.In 2021 and 2022, the book won the Best Asian Cuisine Book and the Best Heads of State/Food from Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.“This year's award reflects the Ministry's policy of promoting authentic Cambodian foods. It is a source of pride for efforts to get the world to appreciate the great legacy of a thousand-year-old culinary heritage,” the ministry underlined.According to the MFAIC, the Best Television Awards for 2023 went to cooking videos of seven dishes and two desserts from "The Taste of Angkor. The ministry's National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations produced the videos during culinary diplomacy training for Cambodian diplomats and their spouses. The training aims to help diplomatic missions abroad understand Cambodian cuisine, how to cook authentic foods, explain their history and promote Khmer foods and culture to attract foreign tourists and investment, and expand exports of Cambodian agricultural products.Culinary diplomacy is a cornerstone of the Ministry's Economic Diplomacy Strategy launched in 2021. The strategy aims to enhance Cambodia's international standing and contribute to achieving the Royal Government's vision of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income nation by 2050.Gourmand World Cookbook Awards was founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau with the goal of supporting culinary traditions from around the world.

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Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --The FinTech industry has been given the opportunity to play a significant role in promoting financial inclusion in Cambodia, said H.E. Mrs. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC).She made the remarks in CamTech Summit 2023 held at the Centre for Banking Studies, Phnom Penh on Nov. 30.The summit was organised by the NBC in collaboration with the Cambodia Association of Finance and Technology around the theme: "Forging Partnerships: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation for Digital Financial Services in Mekong and Beyond."The CamTech Summit is a unique opportunity to provide an integrated platform for policymakers, regulators, businesses and Tech players from various sectors to discuss the recent advancement of technologies both in Cambodia and globally, the opportunities and challenges they provide, and their growing importance in shaping the Cambodian economy in the digital era especially in the context of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.“This platform will promote awareness, coordination, exchanging of views, knowledge and experience among all stakeholders and enable policymakers and regulators to gather input for better design of appropriate policies and regulations to cope with fast-evolving technology, and especially prepare Cambodia for the transition towards a digital economy and moving from a middle income to an upper middle-income country,” she said.In partnership with and in support of the private sector, the NBC has been at the forefront of this trend, leveraging new technologies to modernise payment systems by introducing a range of innovative solutions - the most prominent being our Bakong backbone for payment systems to enhance interoperability, promote financial inclusion, and facilitate the ease of using the Cambodian Riel, she said.While the offer of digital financial services has kept growing over the years, especially since it enabled the financial sector to demonstrate its resilience throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the FinTech industry has been given the opportunity to play a significant role in promoting financial inclusion, provided a number of challenges be addressed, NBC Governor said, adding that such challenges include digital literacy especially in the rural areas; cybersecurity risks; data privacy and data protection.The NBC is committed to further supporting FinTech adoption, innovation and fair and transparent competition as reflected in its FinTech Development Roadmap (FDR) 2020-2025 in alignment with the objectives of the Financial Sector Development Strategy (FSDS) 2016-2025, the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2019-2025 and Digital Economy and Society Framework by the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC).

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Phnom Penh, December 01, 2023 --Sea Festival 2023 kicks off today in Kep province, under the theme ‘Together for Tourism.Kep province hosts the 10th Sea Festival from Dec. 1 to 3, aiming to boost tourism development in the province and attract more tourists, both national and international, to visit the coastal province.Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and his spouse will preside over the official opening ceremony of the annual event on Dec. 2.According to the Ministry of Tourism, the three-day festival will feature live concerts, art performances, food and beverage expo, trade fair, kite flying event, firework display, sports competitions, and so on.Organised every year on a rotating basis in the coastal provinces, the Sea Festival is aimed at promoting the country’s coastal areas to tourists and encouraging the protection and preservation of natural and cultural resources.Cambodia’s coastline, which became a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club (World-Bays Club) in mid-2011, stretches for 450 kilometres over four southwestern provinces of Preah Sihanouk, Kep, Kampot and Koh Kong.Under the recently-launched Kep Tourism Development Master Plan 2023-2035, Kep province is designed to turn into a luxurious eco-tourism destination with a competitive edge beyond Cambodia.The master plan features a number of initiatives to develop Kep into a world-class tourism destination. This comprises new tourism products and attractions, including a golf course, marina and a casino, besides improving the quality of existing tourism infrastructure like hotels, restaurants and beaches.It also aims to convert Kep as a destination for luxury tourism, MICE events and weddings and also developing it as a sustainable tourism destination with a focus on environmental protection.The master plan is also expected to create jobs and boost the local economy of the province.

date_range 01-Dec-2023
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Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates are optimistic about the prospect potential of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).The optimism was unveiled by H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce and H.E. Dr. bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the "Fortune Global Forum 2023" and the session on "Tectonic Shifts: Globalisation and the Future Trade" at Abu Dhabi in UAE on Nov. 29.On the occasion, H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul mentioned about the progress and opportunities of trade between Cambodia and UAE and the importance of regional and global trade integration, especially the need to connect ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which will play key role in sustainable economic development in supply chain participation as well as innovation.Both sides also noted the concerted roles of developed and developing countries in promoting cooperation across sectors such as digital sector, environment, competition, youth capacity development, and adaptation to the rapidly changing technology revolution.

date_range 30-Nov-2023
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Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has granted licences to seven more investment projects with a total capital of US$32.9 million.According to a CDC’s press release issued this morning, the newly approved projects belong to seven different companies. Four of the projects are located in special economic zones (SEZs) in Svay Rieng province, and the rest in SEZs of Preah Sihanouk province.The new investment projects cover the manufacturing of fabrics, bags, Christmas trees and decoration materials, plywood, wood products and furniture, and wooden door and window, the CDC said.They will generate a total of some 3,500 jobs for the locals, the same source pointed out.

date_range 30-Nov-2023
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Fintech Plays Important Role in Promoting Financial Inclusion in Cambodia

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Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --The FinTech industry has been given the opportunity to play a significant role in promoting financial inclusion in Cambodia, said H.E. Mrs. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC).She made the remarks in CamTech Summit 2023 held at the Centre for Banking Studies, Phnom Penh on Nov. 30.The summit was organised by the NBC in collaboration with the Cambodia Association of Finance and Technology around the theme: "Forging Partnerships: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation for Digital Financial Services in Mekong and Beyond."The CamTech Summit is a unique opportunity to provide an integrated platform for policymakers, regulators, businesses and Tech players from various sectors to discuss the recent advancement of technologies both in Cambodia and globally, the opportunities and challenges they provide, and their growing importance in shaping the Cambodian economy in the digital era especially in the context of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.“This platform will promote awareness, coordination, exchanging of views, knowledge and experience among all stakeholders and enable policymakers and regulators to gather input for better design of appropriate policies and regulations to cope with fast-evolving technology, and especially prepare Cambodia for the transition towards a digital economy and moving from a middle income to an upper middle-income country,” she said.In partnership with and in support of the private sector, the NBC has been at the forefront of this trend, leveraging new technologies to modernise payment systems by introducing a range of innovative solutions - the most prominent being our Bakong backbone for payment systems to enhance interoperability, promote financial inclusion, and facilitate the ease of using the Cambodian Riel, she said.While the offer of digital financial services has kept growing over the years, especially since it enabled the financial sector to demonstrate its resilience throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the FinTech industry has been given the opportunity to play a significant role in promoting financial inclusion, provided a number of challenges be addressed, NBC Governor said, adding that such challenges include digital literacy especially in the rural areas; cybersecurity risks; data privacy and data protection.The NBC is committed to further supporting FinTech adoption, innovation and fair and transparent competition as reflected in its FinTech Development Roadmap (FDR) 2020-2025 in alignment with the objectives of the Financial Sector Development Strategy (FSDS) 2016-2025, the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2019-2025 and Digital Economy and Society Framework by the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC).

CDC Approves 7 New Investment Projects worth Almost US$33 Million

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Financial Inclusion Contributes to Sustaining Economic Growth and Reduce Poverty: NBC

date_range 30-Nov-2023
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US$50 Million Loan from ADB to Deepen Cambodia’s Public Financial Management Reforms

date_range 29-Nov-2023
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Cambodia, EU to Continue Cooperation on Agricultural Development in Cambodia

date_range 24-Nov-2023
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More Investments in Agriculture Encouraged

date_range 24-Nov-2023
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USAID Announces New Project for Enhancing Quality of Healthcare Across Cambodia

date_range 24-Nov-2023
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China approves $69bn US technology merger

date_range 23-Nov-2023
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Cambodia, China Reach Cooperation on Financial Innovation and Payment System

date_range 23-Nov-2023
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Subway Network, More Public Transport and Air Routes in Government’s Pipeline

date_range 16-Nov-2023
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Phnom Penh, November 16, 2023 --The Royal Government of Cambodia is further expanding public transport, firming up a subway network, and increasing air routes.Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet shared the plans when presiding over the official inauguration of the Twin Dragon Bridge connecting National Road 1 to Koh Norea development area and the cable-stayed concrete bridge connecting Koh Norea to Koh Pich satellite city in Phnom Penh in the afternoon of Nov. 15.Promoting public transportation means and infrastructure is a top priority of the Royal Government of Cambodia to ease mobility and expand key cities.With a green approach centred around the reduction of emissions and environmental conservation, the endeavour will serve as a backbone and accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth.The Royal Government of the 7th legislature of National Assembly is focusing on five key priorities: people, roads, water, electricity, and technology.

API Linkage on Investor ID Online and Trading Account Online Launched

date_range 26-Oct-2023
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MPWT, AI Technology Pte. Ltd. Discuss Cooperation in AI Modernisation in Cambodia

date_range 17-Oct-2023
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Switzerland to Assist Cambodian Technical Training

date_range 11-Oct-2023
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Fintech Development Policy Gives Impetus to Cambodia’s Digital Economy and Society Development

date_range 04-Oct-2023
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Cambodia Kick-Started Digital Community, Try It

date_range 28-Sep-2023
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S. Korea Assists in Digital Education Training for Cambodian Teachers

date_range 26-Sep-2023
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Cambodia, Vietnam Vow to Foster Information Collaboration

date_range 22-Sep-2023
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Telecom operators enhance compliance with mobile subscriber information standards

date_range 30-Aug-2023
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Ministries Organize Media Tour to Promote Cashew Nut Production

date_range 30-Nov-2023
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Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, on Nov. 29, hosted a media tour for a cashew production chain in three capital and provinces of Cambodia.Attended by 30 journalists from various Cambodian media institutions, the tour, supported by the European Union, aimed to engage the media in promoting Cambodia's priority commercial agro-industrial crops with market expansion and more exports, according to Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries H.E. Touch Bun Hour.Cashew is Cambodia's second-priority crop after rice because it is easy to grow, requires less water, and is more climate-resilient compared to other crops, he added.Based on surveys, 2.38 million hectares of Cambodia's land are suitable for growing cashew, which is now commonly grown in the provinces of Kampong Cham, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Thom, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Rattanakiri, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Siem Reap, and Kampong Chhnang.In the first nine months of 2023, Cambodia exported over 380,000 tonnes of fresh cashew nuts to China, Japan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Thailand.About 156 tonnes of processed cashew nuts were exported to China, the Czech Republic, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, and the United States.The average price of fresh cashew nuts is between US$1,700 and US$1,900 per tonne, and the average annual harvest is between 600,000 and 800,000 tonnes.

ASEAN’s Challenges and Opportunities Forum Held in Phnom Penh

date_range 29-Nov-2023
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Rural Development Minister and German Ambassador Discuss Cooperation

date_range 21-Nov-2023
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Cambodian-Chinese Media Urged to Collaborate in Combating Fake News

date_range 20-Nov-2023
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PM: Cambodian Constitution Prohibits Foreign Ownership of Land

date_range 17-Nov-2023
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Cambodia, Laos Vow to Promote Education Cooperation

date_range 16-Nov-2023
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Technical Skills Training for Youth Encouraged

date_range 13-Nov-2023
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French Embassy Hosts an Exhibition of Aerial and Satellite Images of Cambodia

date_range 10-Nov-2023
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Ministry, Korean Eximbank Appreciate Cooperation

date_range 08-Nov-2023
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Another Dead Case of Avian Influenza Recorded

date_range 10-Oct-2023
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Home National News International News Business News Sports News Photo Stories Opinion Documentary Border Issue NovelsAnother Dead Case of Avian Influenza Recorded Share to ៖​ AKP Phnom Penh, October 09, 2023 --Another dead case of H5N1 avian influenza has been found on a two-year old girl living in Chmar Lot village, South Snong commune, Kamchay Mear district, Prey Veng province, according to an announcement of the Ministry of Health released tonight.The little girl was confirmed positive for H5N1 on Oct. 9 by the National Institute of Public Health, the source pointed out.This is the 3rd case of H5N1 this year, and the 59th person to be infected with the virus in Cambodia since 2005, of them 40 lost their lives, it added.The Ministry of Health’s Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) at the national and sub-national levels have been working to investigate the causes of transmission on both animals and humans and implement control measures as well as distribute Tamiflu to those who came in close contacts.H5N1 is a type of influenza virus that causes a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or “bird flu”). Human cases of H5N1 avian influenza occur occasionally, but it is difficult to transmit the infection from person to person.`

Two young Cambodians graduate from the YSEALI program in the United States and are committed to social development

date_range 27-Sep-2023
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Sixth Dolphin Calf Recorded This Year

date_range 25-Aug-2023
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Malaysian Embassy vows not to exempt Uncle Roger for insulting Cambodian food as 'waste'

date_range 18-Aug-2023
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What is global remuneration? Why is it important for MNEs?

date_range 28-Jul-2023
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Tips How To Be a Good Student

date_range 28-Jul-2023
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Brands are moving from fast to ‘forever fashion’ – but are new clothes ever sustainable?

date_range 08-Feb-2022
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‘My son cowers when a shopkeeper says hello’ – are the toddlers of Covid all right?

date_range 08-Feb-2022
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How we met: ‘I wanted to discover the world. He said: I’ll go with you!’

date_range 08-Feb-2022
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Diabetes rates surge in youth, Study Finds

date_range 08-Nov-2023
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If current trends continue, the number of Americans under 20 who have type 2 diabetes might rise to about 675% by 2060, while the number of young people with type 1 diabetes could rise to 65%.In the US, type 2 diabetes—in which the body doesn't use insulin as it should—has “substantially increased” in this age group over the past 20 years, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Type 1 diabetes, in which the pancreas makes little or no insulin, is more common in young people.The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth research, which is supported by the CDC and the National Institutes of Health, provided the data for the new study, which was published this month in the American Diabetes Association journal Diabetes Care.The researchers discovered that the number of young individuals with either form of diabetes would increase by 12%, from 213,000 to 239,000, assuming incidence rates from 2017 remained constant over the ensuing decades. But if the rate of occurrence keeps growing as it did from 2002 to 2017, 526,000 adolescents could get diabetes by the year 2060.According to the study, there is a greater likelihood of type 2 diabetes among young people who identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, or Alaska Native than white people.According to the CDC, there are a number of possible reasons for the notable rise in type 2 diabetes rates that are predicted, including the prevalence of diabetes in individuals who are childbearing age and rising rates of childhood obesity.Diabetes effects include nerve damage, issues with vision and hearing, heart disease, renal disease, and early death. The researchers emphasize that young people may require earlier medical attention because the condition may progress more quickly in them than in adults. This could therefore raise demand on the US healthcare systems and drive up the cost of care.We should all take this new information as a wake-up call. Dr. Debra Houry, acting principal deputy director of the CDC, stated in a statement that "it's critical that we focus our efforts to ensure all Americans, especially our young people, are the healthiest they can be."The results were deemed "alarming" by Christopher Holliday, the director of the organization's Division of Diabetes Translation."The alarming estimates of type 2 diabetes increases in this study highlight the need to improve health equity and lessen the pervasive inequalities that already have a negative impact on people's health," the study's author stated in a statement.

Cambodia To Completely Ban Asbestos In 2025

date_range 08-Nov-2023
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Public-Private Partnership to Fight Breast Cancer

date_range 31-Aug-2023
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Why you should never eat tomatoes and cucumber together?

date_range 28-Jul-2023
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How Long Can You Survive With Just Water

date_range 28-Jul-2023
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How to increase your stamina

date_range 28-Jul-2023
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Some Common Sickness That can Happen To Your Dogs

date_range 28-Jul-2023
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Is period pain normal?

date_range 21-Jul-2023
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What causes sweaty palms?

date_range 21-Jul-2023
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China-Supported Training and Sports Materials for Asian Youth Games 2029

date_range 11-Oct-2023
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Phnom Penh, October 11, 2023 --China continues to support Cambodia with long-term training and sports materials for its hosting of the 5th Asian Youth Games in 2029.The support was revealed by H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports and Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) at Phnom Penh International Airport on Oct. 9 after the arrival of Cambodian sports delegation from the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China.H.E. Vath Chamroeun continued that his committee sought support during its participation in the 19th Asian Games.The committee will select the best Cambodian athletes, including Cambodian runners, to get trained in China, said the secretary of state.So far, China has contributed to building Morodok Techo National Stadium worth over US$150 million to enable Cambodia to host international sports events, including the 32rd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023, held in May and June.China has also been supporting 160 Cambodian athletes with long-term training in 12 kinds of sports.

Cambodian Volleyball National Team Meets South Korean Team at 19th Asian Games

date_range 22-Sep-2023
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Cambodia Hosts the ITF Asian Junior Championship

date_range 04-Sep-2023
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Cambodian Petanque Athletes Return Home With 6 Medals

date_range 25-Aug-2023
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National Primary School Games 2023: Kampong Chhnang Province Ranked 1st with 17 Medals

date_range 21-Aug-2023
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Cambodian Football Team Attends AFF U23 Championship 2023

date_range 18-Aug-2023
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Another Stadium to be Built in Siem Reap

date_range 16-Aug-2023
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World Police & Fire Games 2023: Cambodia Bags 71 Medals

date_range 11-Aug-2023
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Emmanuel Macron’s remarks on Russia set alarm bells ringing

date_range 09-Feb-2022
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Cambodia Collects US$3 Billion as Tax Income in Ten Months

date_range 16-Nov-2023
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Phnom Penh, November 16, 2023 --The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has collected US$3,06 billion as tax revenue in the first ten months of 2023.The figure was released on Nov. 15 in a monthly meeting chaired by H.E. Kong Vibol, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and GDT’s Director General.“The tax income collection in the ten-month period equals to 85.8 percent of the yearly budget plan,” H.E Kong Vibol said.In October alone, GDT generated some US$260 million from tax collection, he added, lauding the joint efforts of officials in collecting tax income efficiency.Modernisation has resulted in better rate of registration, improvement in taxpayer services and filing of tax returns in addition to the expansion of data storing facilities among other things, he said.The country has two institutions responsible for collecting taxes. One is the General Department of Taxation (GDT), which focuses on interior taxes such as income tax, salary tax, value added tax, and property tax, and the other is the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), which collects taxes on goods entering and leaving the country.

Cambodia, Malaysia Boost Bilateral Cooperation on Sustainable and Resilient Tourism

date_range 09-Oct-2023
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Indonesia inaugurates high-speed rail with Chinese support

date_range 03-Oct-2023
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Annual High School Exam Kicks Off Today

date_range 06-Nov-2023
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Phnom Penh, November 05, 2023 --The two-day examination of Grade 12 high school students kicked off today nationwide with a total 137,412 candidates.The official opening of the national examination was held at Preah Sisowath High School, in Phnom Penh in the presence of H.E. Hang Chuoun Naron, Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports.The Grade 12 students will sit for the exam subjects of earth and environment, geography, history, biology, foreign language, Khmer literature, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and morality-civics.Phnom Penh and Kandal province results are expected to be announced on Nov. 28, while the remaining provinces the following day.The exam is a prerequisite for high school graduates to pursue their studies at the university level.Last year, 90,950, or 72.33 percent of the total 125,735 candidates got their baccalaureate passed their high school exam.

Cambodia Agrees to Pull Out Her UN’s Blue Beret Troops from Mali

date_range 25-Oct-2023
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CNN Promotes Cambodia’s New Airport in Siem Reap Province

date_range 23-Oct-2023
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Brutal urban warfare awaits Israel’s army in Gaza

date_range 11-Oct-2023
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Information and Public View Committee Formed to Protect Cambodia's Image

date_range 06-Sep-2023
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Serbia Committed to Tightening Cooperation with Cambodia

date_range 31-Aug-2023
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Telecom operators enhance compliance with mobile subscriber information standards

date_range 30-Aug-2023
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RFA Fakes News Turned Down

date_range 29-Aug-2023
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Cambodia-Russia Relationship To Be Further Developed, Believes Russian PM

date_range 28-Aug-2023
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The Taste of Angkor Wins Best Television Awards in the World

date_range 01-Dec-2023
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Phnom Penh, December 01, 2023 --"The Taste of Angkor", a cookbook published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAFIC) as part of its culinary diplomacy, has won the Best Television Awards in this year's World of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.The event was held on Nov. 27-29 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with the Saudi Feast Food Festival, said the MFAIC in a press release AKP received this morning.In 2021 and 2022, the book won the Best Asian Cuisine Book and the Best Heads of State/Food from Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.“This year's award reflects the Ministry's policy of promoting authentic Cambodian foods. It is a source of pride for efforts to get the world to appreciate the great legacy of a thousand-year-old culinary heritage,” the ministry underlined.According to the MFAIC, the Best Television Awards for 2023 went to cooking videos of seven dishes and two desserts from "The Taste of Angkor. The ministry's National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations produced the videos during culinary diplomacy training for Cambodian diplomats and their spouses. The training aims to help diplomatic missions abroad understand Cambodian cuisine, how to cook authentic foods, explain their history and promote Khmer foods and culture to attract foreign tourists and investment, and expand exports of Cambodian agricultural products.Culinary diplomacy is a cornerstone of the Ministry's Economic Diplomacy Strategy launched in 2021. The strategy aims to enhance Cambodia's international standing and contribute to achieving the Royal Government's vision of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income nation by 2050.Gourmand World Cookbook Awards was founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau with the goal of supporting culinary traditions from around the world.

U.S. Committed to Encouraging More Tourists to Cambodia

date_range 24-Nov-2023
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USAID Announces New Project for Enhancing Quality of Healthcare Across Cambodia

date_range 24-Nov-2023
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China approves $69bn US technology merger

date_range 23-Nov-2023
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A Large Cruise Ship Brings Over 2,000 International Tourists to Sihanoukville

date_range 20-Nov-2023
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China ready to be 'partner and friend' of US: Xi

date_range 17-Nov-2023
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Saudi Arabia to Foster Educational Cooperation with Cambodia

date_range 15-Nov-2023
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France Supports Cambodia’s Candidacy for the Host of 2026 Francophonie Summit

date_range 14-Nov-2023
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China stands for justice over Middle East conflict

date_range 08-Nov-2023
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Cambodia Not to Construct Hydropower Dam on Mekong River

date_range 01-Dec-2023
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Phnom Penh, November 30, 2023 --There is possibility to build at least two hydropower dams along the Mekong river in Cambodia, but the Royal Government will not do so.While presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Stung Tatai Leu Hydropower Dam of 150 megawatts in Thmar Baing district of Koh Kong province this morning, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, announced that Cambodia will not build any hydropower dam on the Mekong River, even though there are a lot of benefits for the country's socio-economic development.“The 7th-mandate Royal Government will not build dams on the Mekong River, no matter what the benefits are,” he underlined.There are a total of 11 projects planned, of which seven in Lao PDR, two in Cambodia, and two across the Lao-Thai border.The Mekong River Commission (MRC) pointed out that of the above-mentioned projects, two – Xaiyaburi and Don Sahong - have become operational and four more have been notified to the MRC for Prior Consultation Process.MRC said hydropower development in the Lower Mekong River (LMB) brings both positive and negative consequences.According to the MRC Council Study on the Sustainable Management and Development of the Mekong River Basin including Impacts of Mainstream Hydropower Projects, the LMB could see economic gains from full hydropower development of more than US$160 billion by 2040. Development of hydropower brings synergies with other water related sectors as well, including expanding irrigation that is key to food security, provides access to electricity that is key to poverty reduction, contributes to navigation that enhances regional trade, and provides flood management and drought relief that is important part of adapting to climate change.But those benefits come with potential costs. The decline of fisheries could cost nearly US$23 billion by 2040. The loss of forests, wetlands, and mangroves may cost up to US$145 billion. With further reduction of sediment due to dams and sand mining, rice growth along the Mekong will be severely curtailed. Fish farms, irrigation schemes, and expanding agriculture could offset these losses, although with uneven results between countries.

Sea Festival 2023 Kicks Off Today in Kep Province

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Cambodia, UAE Optimistic About CEPA's Potential

date_range 30-Nov-2023
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Cambodia Elected to be the Host of 5th Review Conference of Mine Ban Convention in 2024

date_range 29-Nov-2023
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Tourist Pavilion Receives Nearly 7,000 International Visitors during Water Festival Celebration

date_range 29-Nov-2023
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Over 10,000 Police Forces Deployed to Ensure Security and Order during Water Festival

date_range 24-Nov-2023
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PM: Cambodia’s Economy to Grow by 6.6 Percent Next Year

date_range 24-Nov-2023
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Cambodian PM Reaffirms His Participation in ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit Next Month

date_range 22-Nov-2023
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Cambodian PM Reaffirms His Participation in ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit Next Month

date_range 22-Nov-2023
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