The development of the Livelihood Center in the All Lights Village in Sitio Tamale, in the Philippines’ Nueva Ecija province, is part of the eMpowering Youth Across ASEAN (EYAA) Cohort 2 Programme. Among nine projects implemented across ASEAN during the Covid-19 pandemic as the ASEAN Foundation and Maybank Foundation aim to improve the lives of one million households across the region by 2025, the EYAA Cohort 2 programme is dedicated to youth empowerment. With youth in the All Lights Village its primary target beneficiaries, the EYAA Cohort 2 Programme differs from other existing initiatives. The success of the project in…
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At the beginning of November, crude oil dropped from its monthly high of $93.70 per barrel to a low of $70, still indicating a monthly downtrend, says PP Link Securities business manager Nhim Kosol. However, based on the PP Link Securities platform, crude was trading at around $80 per barrel on Tuesday, and technically preparing to go up in the short term. Investors should take into account concerns related to changes in fuel supply and demand when considering short- and long-term trading benefits. The Financial Times reported on Saturday: “Oil prices fell sharply [last] week as mounting concerns about weakening…
The Prudence Foundation – through Prudential Cambodia in partnership with the Child Rights Foundation and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport – this month launched its flagship Cha-Ching Financial Literacy for Children Phase II programme, under the name “Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids”. The ceremony in Kampot province was presided over by HE Chan Sophea, director of the Primary Education Department at the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport, and HE Khiev Rithyphon, Kampot province deputy governor. The announcement confirms a further three-year partnership to improve Cambodian children’s financial literacy, with the programme aiming to equip children aged seven to…
Forte, Cambodia’s largest general insurer, on November 18 unveiled a refreshed logo and new “Live with Confidence” tagline to mark the next phase of the company’s growth. The fast-growing insurer presented its brand refresh at a glittering event at Rosewood Phnom Penh attended by guest of honour HE Bou Chanpirou, director-general of the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia, Forte top management and other distinguished guests. The brand development and new tagline – “Live with Confidence” – is a manifestation of the company’s leadership in the insurance sector to take a stand on sustainable growth and building capacity in people, while humanising…
Bumrungrad Orthopaedic Centre offers a complete range of diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services – and being so close, the region’s top hospital is the clear choice for Cambodians. The centre’s specialists offer a broad array of orthopaedic interventions, all backed up by the hospital’s famed excellence across its other departments to provide holistic care and bring peace of mind. Founded in 1980, Bumrungrad International Hospital has been a global pioneer in providing world-class healthcare services and international patient support. One of the largest private hospitals in Southeast Asia, Bumrungrad International cares for more than 1.1 million patients from over 190…
Phillip Wong – edotco chief regional officer for Cambodia and Laos – speaks of the importance of the recent Cambodia Tech Expo 2022 (CTX 2022) and the strength of science, technology and innovation in the Kingdom. Established in 2012, edotco Cambodia is part of the edotco Group, Asia’s leading integrated telecommunications infrastructure company. Does edotco Cambodia participate in activities related to science, technology and innovation? Committed to supporting innovation, we also participated in Digital Cambodia 2019. This commitment to innovation is also seen in our efforts to reinforce sustainable and green engineering, with edotco Cambodia set to use bamboo in…
The price of gold fell slightly from a 10-week high early on Monday with remarks coming from members of the Federal Reserve that the US central bank will continue its firm position against inflation, Investing.com reported. “Bullion prices logged their best week in 30 months after US inflation read lower than expected for October, boosting hopes that the Fed will soften its hawkish stance in the coming months and reduce pressure on metal markets from rising interest rates. “But Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on Sunday that while the bank is considering a slower pace of rate hikes, it should…
The Joint Venture to explore possibilities of bringing Web3 solutions to drive inclusive growth in Cambodia During the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2022, Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem provider, and Royal Group of Companies (Royal Group)entered into a Joint Venture Agreement to solidify its partnership in Cambodia to propel the nation into an era of Web3 solutions – on the back of the MOU which was signed earlier this year – subject to regulatory approvals. The Agreement signing ceremony today in Cambodian Capital, Phnom Penh, is presided over by H.E. SOU Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government in…
Consuming hygienic, good-quality pork brings health benefits, but a lot of pork products sold on the market, particularly the traditional market, do not guarantee the highest levels of cleanliness. And while some are imported, the quality of imported products is unlike that of fresh meat. To address this, CP Cambodia has introduced standardised fresh pork from hygienic shops to the traditional Cambodian market. The freshest pork is produced at the new state-of-the-art CP food processing factory in Kampot province, which features modern technology and the highest standards of hygiene, processing, animal welfare and quality assurance, with quality control by specialists.…
Shrewsbury School Phnom Penh is offering a $500,000 scholarship programme for the new 2023-2024 academic year to welcome pupils for study at the British-standard educational institution, as well as contribute to the development of the Kingdom’s education sector. Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh, which officially opened in early September this year, aims to provide world-class education to the bright young minds that will shape the future of Cambodia and the world. And to encourage the parents of highly intelligent children to choose Shrewsbury School, it is now launching its Gifted Children Scholarship Programme. Since opening, Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh…