MPT Plans to Build Community Technology Centres at 558 High Schools Nationwide

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) has set forth an ambitious plan to establish community technology centers at 558 high schools nationwide, signaling a resolute commitment towards advancing digital development. This visionary initiative was unveiled by HE Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, during the distinguished inauguration ceremony of the UNESCO Data Science Certificate Program on 4 July 2023.

Minister Chea Vandeth underscored the significance of the Data Science Certification Program as a testament to the robust partnership between Cambodia, Korea, and UNESCO, particularly within the sphere of information and communication technology advancement.

“In pursuit of cultivating a digitally adept society, the ministry recently introduced a nationwide competition aptly named the “Digital Talents Program.” This competition is strategically designed to cultivate digital fluency, particularly among the burgeoning pool of high school students across the nation,” added the minister.

Elaborating on the ministry’s expansive vision to bolster the nation’s digital prowess, Minister Chea Vandeth expounded on the upcoming establishment of community technology centers. These centers are poised to take root in 558 high schools across the country, serving as nuclei for skill enhancement and digital empowerment.

Targeting an array of stakeholders ranging from students to local officials and workers, these centers aim to elevate digital competence and navigate the intricacies of digital ecosystems within local communities.

- Video Advertisement -

Related Post

Cambodia Inaugurates New National Assembly Administration Building with Vietnamese Support

Cambodia has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art National Assembly administration building, thanks to a generous aid package of $25 million from Vietnam. The inauguration ceremony took place on November 21, 2024, with prominent figures in attendance, including Samdech Khuon Sodary, President of the National Assembly, and His Excellency Tran Thanh Man, President of the National Assembly […]

Brunei’s Khazanah Nasional Targets Multi-Sector Infrastructure Investment in Cambodia

Khazanah Nasional Berhad, a leading investment firm from Brunei Darussalam, has announced plans to explore infrastructure investment opportunities in Cambodia, focusing on health, water resources, transport infrastructure (including railways and airports), and banking. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and Khazanah’s CEO, Mr. Dato Khairul Hamed, on 19 November 2024. […]

Japan Invests Over USD40 Million in Cambodia, Enhancing Economic Partnerships in 2024

Japan has invested over USD40 million in Cambodia during the first ten months of 2024, reaffirming its position as the seventh-largest investor in the country. This development was highlighted in a report by the Council for the Development of Cambodia, released on 19 November 2024. To further strengthen bilateral economic ties, the Cambodian Duke Association […]

Chinese Investor Zhongjiao Tongli Expands Agricultural Ventures in Ratanakkiri and Mondulkiri

China’s Zhongjiao Tongli has announced plans to invest in large-scale cultivation of bananas and mangoes across Cambodia’s northeastern provinces of Ratanakkiri and Mondulkiri, signalling a significant boost for the nation’s agricultural sector. The announcement followed a meeting between PM Hun Manet and Mr. Zhongdi Sun, President of Zhongjiao Tongli, on 6 November 2024, in Kunming, […]

Korean Firm Heungkuk Industry Eyes Investment in Cambodian Cashew Processing Sector

Heungkuk Industry, a leading South Korean construction materials manufacturer, is set to invest in Cambodia’s burgeoning cashew processing sector. The commitment was unveiled during a meeting on 19 November 2024 between HE Vongsey Visoth, Deputy PM overseeing the Office of the Council of Ministers, Mr. Lee Kee Yun, Director of Heungkuk Industry, and Professor Lee […]

ARK Electronics Group Unveils USD1.3 Billion AI driven Industrial Park Project in Kampong Speu

ARK Electronics Group, a leading Chinese company, has announced an ambitious USD1.3 billion investment to establish a 1,000-hectare industrial park in Kampong Speu Province, set to transform the province’s industrial landscape. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between HE Dr. Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Kampong Speu Province, and Ms. Chang Venza, General Director of ARK […]