The Kingdom of Cambodia and the World Bank have discussed the education situation and cooperation in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion took place here yesterday between H.E. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports and visiting Ms. Manuela V. Ferro, World Bank Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific (EAP). […]
Cambodia, Japan Discuss New Technologies for Road Construction
Cambodia and Japan have discussed a cooperation on the application of recycled plastic waste in asphalt concrete pavement in Cambodia. The discussion took place here on Monday between Cambodian Minister of Environment H.E. Say Samal and Mr. Shu Nishiyama, CEO of IKEE Group. H.E. Mikami Masahiro, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia was also present on the […]
Cambodia boots NGO that ran 550 rural schools
Authorities in Cambodia ordered a non-governmental network of more than 550 rural schools to shut down, apparently because of its relationship with a newspaper that has criticized the country’s government, RFA has learned. The independent, nonprofit schools were established by Japan Relief for Cambodia and World Assistance for Cambodia (JRfC-WAfC). They provided English classes and […]
Ministry Launches “OER Cambodia” Website to Promote Digital Education
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has launched “OER Cambodia” website to promote digital education in Cambodia. The news was shared in its press release issued on Mar. 1, adding that the new website “OER Cambodia” that stands for Open Educational Resource in Cambodia can be accessed at https://oer.moeys.gov.kh. The site will further promote […]
New Book Published on Cambodian Wooden Houses
Retail distribution began Tuesday of a new book on Cambodian wooden houses, considered to be the first monograph entirely devoted to the subject. Published by Sipar Books, a division of French non-governmental organisation Sipar, the 296-page volume is by Australian art historian Darryl Collins and Cambodian architect Sok Sokol, who both reside in Siem Reap. […]
Japan Extends Over US$660,000 to Support Cambodia’s Education Sector
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$664,994 in total to promote inclusive education in Kandal province and develop four-year university of physical education course, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects. According to a press release of the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia issued this morning, US$266,428 of the total […]
PM Postpones Meeting with Grade A Students
Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen announced to postpone his planned get-together with the 1,753 students who have got their baccalaureate with grade A, due to the fast spreading Omicron variant. “Due to the new COVID-19 variant called Omicron which has been spreading in Phnom Penh and for the safety of […]
New Facilities at Phnom Penh Teacher Education College Opened
New buildings and other support facilities at Phnom Penh Teacher Education College have been put for official use. The inauguration ceremony took place here in Phnom Penh on Feb. 9 under the presidency of Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Mikami Masahiro. The […]
PM Hun Sen to Meet with Grade A Students Later This Month
Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen will hold a get-together with the 1,753 students who have just got their baccalaureate with grade A, in Phnom Penh on Feb. 28. The schedule was revealed by the Premier during the inauguration ceremony for the official use of National Road No. 7 Rehabilitation Project […]
Virtual University Fair to Happen this Weekend
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports will organise a virtual university fair on Jan. 29, according to its press release. The Virtual University Fair is a four-hour online event where students can explore the majors available at universities at 15 participating universities and education institutions in Cambodia. Experts from different fields will be sharing […]