In the digital era where spending has become increasingly convenient, cultivating a saving habit has become more challenging. Using digital payments services instead of cash is becoming a popular and new trend in Cambodia, as it is quick and convenience for daily expenses. Meanwhile saving requires consideration and consistent practice. Is saving money alone sufficient to achieve financial freedom? What is saving money? Saving money is a crucial financial discipline that involves putting aside a portion of money regularly whether small or large to achieve short-term financial goals such as emergency expenses, medical treatment or other unexpected situations. Saving also…
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An injured whale calf seen by local residents on Preah Sihanouk’s Ta Baran Beach on the morning of Friday, January 30, is believed to have been swimming in search of its mother. It is unlikely to return to deeper waters if it cannot reunite with her, according to an assessment by Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC). The sighting took place at Ta Baran Beach or Andong Tor Beach), located in Rithy 2 village, Keo Phos commune, Steung Hav district. Local sources informed the MCC team that the whale calf had injuries on the upper part of its back, as well as…
We would like to inform all creditors of Cambodia Mekong Bank Public Limited (CMB) that we have already issued multiple announcements through various media channels. Specifically, to provide an opportunity for creditors who have not received notice and have not yet submitted their debt claims, we would like to issue a further reminder and re-notification. Therefore, all creditors who have not yet submitted their claims are kindly requested to submit a written application clearly stating the nature of the debt, the outstanding amount, and attaching relevant supporting documents (such as account statements or other evidence) within 30 working days, counting…
Woori Bank (Cambodia) Plc today announced that it has successfully achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification, a globally recognized benchmark for safeguarding cardholder data and ensuring the highest standards of security for card and digital banking transactions. PCI DSS is an internationally mandated security framework established by major global payment brands, including Visa, to protect sensitive payment card information throughout the transaction lifecycle. Achieving this certification requires comprehensive and independent assessments by Qualified Security Assessors (QSA), validating robust controls across system security, data protection, vulnerability management, and secure transaction processing. This certification is aligned with the…
The Ministry of Environment has ordered the temporary suspension of a sand dredging operation in Koh Kong province, after determining that it may negatively impact natural resources in the Prek Kampong Som — particularly the habitat of the royal turtle, a critically endangered species. An inspection team from the ministry’s General Directorate of Environmental Protection, together with local authorities and community members, conducted a recent site inspection, the ministry announced on January 27, They determined that a dredging operation, in Bak Angrut village, Dang Peang commune, Sre Ambel district, posed potential risks to the natural resources of the Prek Kampong…
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) and Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Capacity Development in the Mine Action Sector, marking “an important milestone in the long-standing partnership that reflects trust, mutual respect and a shared humanitarian commitment”. CMAA secretary-general Ly Panharith and NPA country director Hans Peter Risser attended the January 27 signing ceremony. Senior Minister Ly Thuch, CMAA first vice-president, noted that the NPA has worked alongside the authority for many years. “The NPA has worked side by side with Cambodia in our journey from conflict toward peace, safety…
A Ministry of Environment working group has taken samples of the water from Yeak Laom Lake in Ratanakkiri, a multi-use area near Banlung town, after the lake turned an unusually murky over the past few days. They announced the results of testing on Sunday, January 25. “The muddy and unusually turbid colour of the water in Yeak Laom Lake over the past two to three days is not caused by any pollution source. It is a naturally occurring phenomenon and not the result of pollution,” it said. Provincial environment department officials, together with local authorities and members of the protected…
Air quality management efforts — through increased public awareness and measures to prevent the burning of agricultural waste like crop stubble, as well as garbage, and the use of fires to clear forests, which are major sources of air pollution—have been expanded to Pailin province. Pailin is one of the border provinces where the Ministry of Environment campaign is running, from January through April. It aims to ensure the protection of public health and the environment in the Cambodia–Thailand border provinces during the dry season. Ministry spokesperson Khvay Atitya attended an awareness raising event on January 24. He explained that…
Air quality across Cambodia has not been affected by pollution and does not cause pollution to neighboring countries, while measures to prevent and reduce it have been widely disseminated and strengthened nationwide, said Khvay Atitya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, on January 22. He shared his comments during a ceremony to promote a campaign encouraging action for cleanliness and the implementation of measures to prevent and reduce public air pollution in Pursat Province. The event was organised by the Department of Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Management under the General Directorate of Environmental Protection of the ministry, in cooperation…
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is staging multiple large-scale job forums this weekend. Held in Battambang and Banteay Meanchey provinces, they will see nearly 90,000 job opportunities offered, with applications and on-the-spot interviews available. Ministry spokesperson Sun Mesa said on January 22 that the job forums, themed “Khmer Helping Find Jobs and Providing Jobs for Khmer, will take place at four different locations on January 24 and 25. Mesa said that the forums aim to bring approximately 87,000 domestic job opportunities to former migrant workers who have returned from Thailand and are currently unemployed. The Saturday forums will…