Cambodian Gov’t Allocates US$1.359bn in Subsidies to Support 700,000 Vulnerable Families

The Cambodian government allocated US$1.359 billion to support approximately 700,000 poor and vulnerable families, benefiting a total of 2.8 million individuals. This major financial commitment was highlighted during the 12th meeting of the National Council for Social Protection at the end of July 2024. The cash assistance program spanned 46 months, including a full implementation period from J...

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Cambodia Honours Eight Top Cashew Processors of 2024

On 6 June 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) celebrated the winners of the 2024 Best Cashew Processors Competition, awarding eight companies and enterprises for their excellence in cashew processing under the chairmanship of HE Oung Kosal, Secretary of State of MAFF. The top honours were awarded to companies from various provinces, reflecting the regional diversity...

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Empowering ASEAN Citizens: Google and ASEAN Foundation Launch Digital Literacy Initiative

Google.org and the ASEAN Foundation have joined forces to introduce the ASEAN Digital Literacy Program (ADLP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at elevating digital literacy among citizens across the ASEAN region, equipping them with essential skills to navigate the digital landscape effectively, according to pattayamail published on 22 March 2024. The unveiling of the ASEAN Digital Literacy P...

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Cambodia’s Digital Leap: PM Hun Manet Emphasises 5G Education Infrastructure Development

Cambodia, under the leadership of Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, is accelerating the development of its education infrastructure. The focus lies in digital transformation, transitioning from 4G to 5G, aligning with global advancements and modern technological needs. The Prime Minister made this announcement at the inauguration of the Faculty of Economics and Digital Technology at t...

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Ho Chi Minh City Authorities Impose 7.5 Million VND Fine on TikTok User for Defaming Angkor Wat

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have issued a fine of 7.5 million VND ($306) to Vietnamese TikTok user Hua Quoc Anh for allegations of defaming Cambodia and Angkor Wat, claiming the ancient temple belongs to Thailand. This information is reported by Vietnam.vn on 5 January 2024. In the official announcement of the fine on Wednesday, Vietnamese authorities cautioned the taekwondo star against causi...

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Cambodia and Poland Foster Bilateral Relations with Visa Exemption for Diplomatic Passport Holders

Cambodia and the Republic of Poland have solidified their diplomatic ties through the signing of an agreement that grants visa exemption to holders of diplomatic passports. This landmark agreement, highlighted in a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 25th May 2023, underscores the commitment of both nations to strengthen their bilateral relations. D...

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Construction of New Rehabilitation Centre in Poipet over 33% Complete

Construction of the new Poipet Rehabilitation Center worth over US$2.3 million has been 33.18% completed.  Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation​​ HE Nhek Vannara​ provide an update on the progress during the site inspection on 10 January.  The construction of the project started on 15 August and is scheduled to be completed in early August 2...

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Authority Urges People to Not Sell Concessional Land Obtained Via LASED III

A senior official of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has urged people not to sell social concessional land obtained from the Land Allocation for Social Affairs and Economic Development Project Phase III (LASED III) in Kbal Damrey commune, Sambo district, Kratie province. H.E Rath Hok, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and...

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MPTC to Build 100 Antenna Stations in Tourism Areas following Prime Minister’s Suggestion

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) will build 100 additional antenna stations to improve service quality in priority tourist destinations and remote tourist areas using funds from the Global Service Fund, according to the press release on 12 July 2022. This project came up straight away after Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, asked telecom and internet providers...

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Over 200 Families in Banteay Srei District Receive Water Wells & Tanks with 10,000 Litre Capacity

“Good wells for the community" equipped with a pumping system and a 10,000-litre water tank was first ever installed in Trapeang Thmor village, which faced severe water shortages in the dry season and was one of the poorest villages in Banteay Srei district, according to the Banteay Srei district governor Khim Finan. This was the first time that all 245 Trapeang Thmor village families had achie...

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