Cambodia has called on all member countries to take part in the implementation of the global partnership strategy for early childhood care and development. The appeal was made by H.E. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports and Chairman of the National Committee for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in a launch […]
Number of Cambodian Students Studying in the U.S. Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic
The number of Cambodian students who pursuing their studies at U.S. colleges and universities in 2020-21 academic year saw an increase by 14.3 percent over the previous year, according to a new U.S. government’s report released by the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh. The 2021 Open Doors report on International Educational Exchange showed that 848 […]
Facebook Papers: Chinese state-linked hackers targeting Cambodian opposition
A hacker collective with suspected ties to Chinese intelligence has engaged in “consistent and long-term targeting” of officials from the Cambodia National Rescue Party, an internal investigation by Facebook found. A report on the investigation was posted to Facebook’s internal social network on April 1, according to disclosures made to the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Cambodia Determined to Address Climate Change Issues
Cambodia is committed to address climate change issues by securing over 400-MW solar power, equal to 15 percent of the country’s total energetic source, reducing illegal forest logging, and phasing out new hydro and coal power plants. The commitment was made by H.E. Say Samal, Minister of Environment and President of the National Council for […]
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance earned US$2,315 million in the first ten months of this year, a five percent decrease over that of last year. The figures were released in a monthly meeting held on Nov. 11 under the chairmanship of its General Director H.E. Kong Vibol. The earned revenue exceeds the set financial plan by 3 percent, he said. In October alone, some US$208 million were collected as tax revenue, up 6.4 percent compared to October last year. The results of tax revenue management for the first 10 months of 2021, although not better than the same period in 2020 due to COVID-19 outbreak, was still in good condition, exceeding expectations and target. H.E. Kong Vibol highly appreciated tax officials at all levels for their active efforts in collecting revenue with good results, he said, adding that it is a success and achievement of the General Department of Taxation, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Agency Kampuchea Press
The Ministries of Information, and Post and Telecommunications have discussed to optimise current and future cooperation focusing on boosting digital broadcasting and communications. The update was shared by Information Secretary of State H.E. Kem Gunawadh following a joint meeting of the two ministries co-chaired by the ministers H.E. Khieu Kanharith and H.E. Chea Vandeth on […]
Ministry of Land Management’s New Office Building Officially Inaugurated
The new office building of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction was put into official use this morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen. Speaking on the occasion, the Premier expressed appreciation for the new building, adding that the former building will be handed […]
New Academic Year 2021-2022 to Begin on Jan. 10
The new academic 2021-2022 will kick off on Jan. 10, 2022, H.E. Ros Soveacha, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) pointed out yesterday. At the same time, the spokesperson said that MoEYs had decided to delay the date for the higher secondary school exam to Dec. 27, 2021. “The exam must […]
Students Required to Show Vaccination Card Only Once on First Day of School
Students do not have to present their COVID-19 vaccination card every time they enter their schools, but only once on the first day of school resumption. The notification was shared in a letter dated Nov. 3 of Minister of Education, Youth and Sports H.E. Hang Chuon Naron to directors of Provincial and Municipal Departments of […]
COP26 Needs to Proclaim End of Coal
“Glasgow must be the COP that consigns coal to history.” Those were the words in July of Alok Sharma, president of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP26). With world leaders gathered in Glasgow this week, the need to phase out coal has never been more urgent if humanity is to avoid the worst impacts of […]
New Solar Power Plants of 495 MW Online in 2023
Seven solar power plants of 495 megawatts will be online in 2023 pushing up the supply of such source to represent 20 percent of the total installed power capacity. The update was shared by H.E. Ith Praing, Permanent Secretary of States at the Ministry of Mines and Energy in a virtual meeting on Singapore-International Renewable […]