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CCF Directorate-General Reviews 2023 Plan and Draft Trustmark Evaluation Prakas
The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General held a leadership meeting chaired by H.E. Phan Oun to review the 2023 work plan, laboratory performance and directorate-level staff and job descriptions. The meeting also discussed a draft prakas on evaluation procedures for issuing certificates and a trustmark for fuel and gas suppliers, establishment of an ad hoc team for drafting legal instruments, and participation of 165 officials in oath-taking to serve as judicial police under the Food Safety Law.
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Ministry of Commerce Organizes 8th Buy Khmer Products Campaign in Siem Reap
The Ministry of Commerce announced the organization of the 8th seasonal Buy Khmer Products campaign through the 16th Khmer Products and Fruits and Vegetables Exhibition. The event will be held in Siem Reap city from 24–27 February 2023 to promote domestic trade activities and support local producers.
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Ministry of Commerce Launches Market Studies and Single Digital Trade Platform
The Ministry of Commerce and the Australian Embassy in Cambodia launched two market information research documents and announced a Single Digital Platform to support trade and investment. The platform will include an FTA Portal, a self-certification system for certificates of origin, and an international rule-of-origin verification system to help businesses maximise benefits from Cambodia’s free trade agreements.
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MoEYS Reviews Implementation of School Information System in Target Schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport held a meeting with Metfone to review the implementation and user feedback of the School Information System (SIS) in more than 260 public educational institutions. The discussion focused on integrating SIS into the STEP UP project framework and the potential expansion of the system nationwide.
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MPWT Discusses Northern Railway Passenger Transport Improvement with Nippon Koei
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a working meeting with Nippon Koei to review a presentation on improving passenger transport services along sections of the northern railway line covering Battambang, Serei Saophoan, and Poipet. The ministry also requested that the company consider a feasibility study for an urban tramway system in Phnom Penh as an alternative to previously studied automatic guideway transit options.
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MPWT Launches Expansion of National Road 7 Section in Kampong Cham
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport inaugurated construction works to expand and upgrade a 45.48 km section of National Road 7 between Skun roundabout in Cheung Prey district and the Kizuna bridge roundabout in Kampong Cham city. The project will widen the road from two to four lanes, upgrade pavement quality, build new bridges, expand an existing bridge, and install traffic safety and vehicle control systems.
