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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President H.E. Masato Kanda selected Cambodia for his first official visit since assuming office in late February, underscoring the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting the country’s development. President Kanda was welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports, H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron. The visit included a…
Minister of Health Chheang Ra received a courtesy call from Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, the Ambassador of India to Cambodia, and his delegation at the Ministry of Health. During the meeting, Minister Ra reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation in the health sector through enhanced healthcare systems and deeper partnerships between Cambodia and India. Ra outlined the…
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Cambodia have discussed developing a framework to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the education sector. The meeting took place in Phnom Penh on March 12 between H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and…
After successfully installing around 20 hand pumps in Lumphat district, a UK-based organisation, Vidya Jyoti, plans to install hand pumps in seven additional districts in Ratanakiri province and is exploring the possibility of launching nutrition programmes on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. Pamela Kaushal, founder and trustee of Vidya Jyoti, said the project in Ratanakiri…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Tech for Kids Academy is thrilled to announce its new groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Technovation Girls Cambodia to launch the “Technovation Girls Cambodia x Future Digital Talents Launching Day”. This initiative is set to empower Cambodia’s next generation of digital innovators, providing a free, intensive 12-week technology and entrepreneurship training…
Phnom Penh – On February 20th of this year, the Kingdom of Cambodia and the State of Israel have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fields of education, youth, and culture. The agreement was signed by H.E. Professor Hang Chuon Naron, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and…
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is set to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research centre to enhance educational development. This initiative was discussed in a meeting on March 3, chaired by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports. The centre aims to support teachers and…
KOICA Selects SCHM as Project Management Consultant The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the grant aid agency of the South Korean government, has appointed Soonchunhyang University Medical Center (SCHM) as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a major healthcare improvement initiative in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district. This project aims to enhance healthcare services by upgrading…
Fermentation is a biochemical process that has shaped human nutrition, food preservation, and medicinal practices for millennia. Modern scientific advancements have highlighted the role of fermented foods in modulating gut microbiota, enhancing metabolic function, improving cognitive health, and fortifying immune resilience. Foods such as kimchi, kombucha, miso, natto, sauerkraut, tempeh, and kefir have gained widespread…
Phnom Penh – The Cambodian Boxing Federation (CBF) has reaffirmed its dedication to making boxing a premier sport in Cambodia, with a strong focus on international success and nurturing young talent. H.E. Buy Sophoan, newly elected CBF President for the 8th mandate (2025-2029), made the announcement during the federation’s general assembly at the National Olympic…
Cambodia has been selected as one of the host nations for the qualifiers of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, marking a significant milestone for women’s football in the country. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recently announced the host venues, with Cambodia securing the opportunity to stage matches in Group A. The qualifiers will take…
Cambodia is looking to deepen its cooperation with India in key sectors, including education, culture, economy, information and communications technology (ICT), and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to National Assembly President Khuon Sudary. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with Vanlavawna Bawitlung, the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, Sudary emphasized the importance of…
The Muslim World League is set to host the Islam-Buddhism Summit in Cambodia on February 27, 2025, at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel. According to H.E. Dr. Othsman Hassan, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Mission on Cambodian Islamic Affairs and a member of the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League, the opening ceremony…
