Knowledge and Key Success
Room to Read’s 20-Year Impact: 339 Library Buildings Constructed in Cambodia
Over the past two decades, Room to Read Cambodia has made a significant impact on education by constructing 339 libraries across Cambodia. This milestone was announced by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports on April 9, 2024. In addition to the construction of libraries, RRC has established 2,111 school libraries and provided training to […]
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Cambodia Emerges as Prime Investment Hub in ASEAN, Declares Deputy PM
Cambodia is the heart for investment within the ASEAN region, according to HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy PM and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia. Speaking at the 2024 ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit, he emphasized Cambodia’s strategic location and immense potential, making it an irresistible destination for investors. With Cambodia positioned at […]
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Singapore New National Plan Commits Over US$15 Million on Scholarships for 15,000 Top Students to Study AI Technology
Singapore has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its global standing in business and innovation by injecting more than S$1 billion, equivalent to over US$743 million, into artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives over the next five years. The announcement came as part of Singapore’s 2024 National Budget, demonstrating a strategic push towards technological advancement and economic […]
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Cambodia Pioneers Digital Education with Launch of First Digital University in Kampong Speu Province
The Cambodian government has taken a significant step towards advancing digital education by issuing a sub-decree to establish the country’s inaugural digital university in Kampong Speu province. Sub-Decree No. 60, signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 22 March 2024, heralds the establishment of the Digital University of Cambodia (DUC), a pioneering private higher education […]
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University of Digital Economics, Veal Sbov Branch, Valued at Over US$6 Million, Officially Unveiled by PM Hun Manet
The University of Digital Economics and Technology, worth more than US$6 million, built on 6 hectares of land in Veal Sbov Village, Sangkat Veal Sbov, Khan Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh, has been officially inaugurated. The grand inauguration of the University of Digital Economics and Technology’s new branch, an investment exceeding US$6 million, situated on a […]
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Techno School Launches Construction of 5-Hectare Campus
The Institute of Technology of Cambodia (Techno School) marked a pivotal occasion with the official commencement of construction for its second branch. Situated on an expansive 5-hectare parcel near the Victory Monument, the groundbreaking ceremony, held on 7th February 2024, was graced by the presence of His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister […]
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Japan’s Support Elevates Drainage Maintenance & Flood Prevention Expertise in Phnom Penh
Japan extends a helping hand through comprehensive training programs. The culmination of these efforts was marked by the closing workshop of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Partnership Program in the Sewerage System, organised jointly by the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh and the Office of Water and Sewerage in Kitakyushu, […]
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Thai PM Calls for Higher Wages & Diverse Incentives for Foreign Investments In ASEAN
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on leaders of other ASEAN countries, including Malaysia and Cambodia, to work together to find ways to raise minimum wages and propose changes to foreign investment incentives, according to Thailand Business News on 22 January 2024. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PM Thavisin emphasized the […]
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ADB’s $2.4M Boost to House State-of-the-Art Chuon Nath Library, Largest in Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated a generous sum of US$2.4 million for the construction of the Chuon Nath Library at the National Institute of Education. The groundbreaking ceremony, led by HE Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports, took place on 29 November 2023. The initiative, […]
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Seoul’s Thriving Office Market Boasts Over 98% Occupancy Amidst Dwindling Demand Elsewhere
In a world where office spaces face a downturn, Seoul’s office market stands as a beacon of success, boasting an impressive occupancy rate of over 98% for grade-A offices, coupled with a remarkable 15% surge in rents compared to the previous year. This is according to a Bloomberg study published on 15 November 2023. The […]
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