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Hospitality Kampuchea (HoKa), a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and Swisscontact Cambodia, has successfully trained 4,556 tourism professionals, including 2,619 women, during its second phase. The training spanned across 12 provinces, aiming to bolster the tourism sector’s workforce. This achievement was announced during the HoKa Skills Days 2024 event, under the theme…
In a recent interaction with members of the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham), Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour outlined potential amendments to work conditions for various sectors. At the annual Human Resources Forum, which took place at the Oakwood Hotel in Phnom Penh, Sour engaged in discussions regarding the well-being…
In a meeting with over 5,000 representatives of Cambodia’s informal economy at OCIC in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized the importance of diversifying goods and boosting domestic production both for domestic consumption and export. During the meeting on Sunday, the premier underscored the government’s goal of not only enabling production within Cambodia but…
During a meeting with representatives of Cambodia’s informal economy at OCIC in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Manet provided an update on the Funan Techo canal project, which aims to connect the country’s river to the sea. The premier announced that the construction is scheduled to commence by the end of 2024 or, at the…
During a meeting with over 5,000 representatives of the informal economy at OCIC, Phnom Penh, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shared recommendations to advance the “One Enterprise is One Safe Community” campaign on Sunday (Apr. 28). The recommendations presented by Prime Minister Hun Manet are as follows: Additionally, Samdech Thipadei offered three recommendations for enterprise…
In a significant development for Cambodian transportation, a fleet of high-speed locomotives has made its way to Sihanoukville from Japan. Representing the epitome of modern engineering, the 11 KiHa 183 Series DMU high-speed passenger locomotives set out on their journey from Hakodate Port on April 15, 2024. These locomotives were specifically commissioned by Royal Railway…
On April 25, 2024, Cambodia and the European Union marked a significant step in their ongoing partnership by co-chairing the 12th installment of the Cambodia-European Union Joint Committee. This critical gathering, serving as a biannual dialogue mechanism, was co-chaired by His Excellency MEAS Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…
In a significant move towards reinforcing regional cooperation and mutual development, Cambodia and Laos have announced their intention to enhance their Comprehensive and Long-Lasting Strategic Partnership. This decision underscores the shared goal of both nations to foster a stronger, more unified Southeast Asia through collaborative efforts in various crucial areas including economic development, security, and…
On a significant day marked by diplomatic engagement and international cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation witnessed a pivotal moment on the 25th of April, 2024. The gathering was to honor the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations (NIDIR) and the Asia…
In a pivotal gathering hosted in Brussels, Belgium, on April 24, 2024, Her Excellency TOUCH Sopharath, Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, alongside Mr. Mario Ronconi, Head of Unit of the Directorate General of International Partnerships of the European Union, took the helm of the Subgroup…
In a landmark year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) allocated resources amounting to $23.6 billion, adopting a significant stance on climate finance with a substantial $9.8 billion directed towards climate initiatives. This allocation is structured to propel sustainable advancement across Asia and the Pacific regions, as highlighted in the ADB Annual Report 2023. The report…
On April 23, 2024, a significant meeting took place, marking a new phase for the banking industry in Cambodia. Mr. Rath Sophoan, Chairman, along with Council Members of the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), had the privilege of meeting with Her Excellency Dr. Chea Serey, the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia. The…
In the first quarter of this year, Cambodia witnessed a notable milestone in its agricultural sector, with the country exporting raw cashew nuts worth $543 million. This impressive figure represents a 13 percent year-on-year increase, signaling the country’s growing prominence in the international cashew market. The report, sourced from the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia,…
