The government has finalized its outline to reform the deficit-bound national pension scheme. Under the outline announced by Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong pending legislative approval, the aim is to improve the sustainability of the national pension …
Some 140-Million-Worth Tire Company Opened at UBE Snuol SEZ in Kratie Province
Some 140-million-worth Newbustar (Cambodia) Tire Co., Ltd. was officially opened at UBE Snuol Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kratie province this morning, under the presidency of H.E. CHEA Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board of…
S. Korea reaches Paralympic gold medal target with table tennis title in Paris
South Korea has reached its gold medal target at the Paris Paralympics, as Kim Gi-tae grabbed his first career title in men’s table tennis.
Kim defeated Chen Po Yen of Chinese Taipei 3-1 (3-11, 15-13, 11-7, 11-9) to win the men’s singles (MS11 class…
Activists decry Kishida’s visit, warn against ‘insulting’ deal with Yoon
Activists staged a series of rallies in Seoul on Friday, denouncing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to South Korea and warning against any “insulting” deals during a summit meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Yoon was set to hold tal…
Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale marks 30th anniv. with record number of pavilions
The 15th Gwangju Biennale is scheduled to launch this weekend in the southwestern city of Gwangju, featuring the highest number of pavilions in the event’s history.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the biennale, which debuted in 1995 as Asia’…
S. Korean Bond Yields on Sep. 6, 2024
Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)
1-year TB 3.014 3.021 -0.7
2-year TB 3.008 3.020 -1.2
3-year TB 2.881 2.905 -2.4
10-year TB 2.990 3.030 -4.0
2-year MSB 2.947 2.970 -2.3
3-year CB (AA-) 3.460 3.480 -2.0
91-day CD 3.510 3.510 0.0
Sou…
(2nd LD) Yoon open to readjusting medical school quota, welcomes proposed negotiating panel: official
President Yoon Suk Yeol is open to readjusting the country’s medical school admission quota for 2026 and would welcome it if a negotiating panel is formed between the rival parties, the government and the medical community to discuss the issue, an of…
Key Events in Siem Reap Lined Up in September for Visitors
Siem Reap provincial authority, in collaboration with the private sector, plans to make this September an attractive month for national and international visitors.
The plan was revealed by Mr. Ngov Sengkak, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap province, fol…
7th Cambodia Rice Forum 2024 to Be Held Next Week in Phnom Penh
Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) will organise the 7th Cambodia Rice Forum 2024 under the theme ‘Transforming the Cambodia Rice Value Chain to be Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable’.
This year’s forum will be held on Sept. 10 at the Sofitel Phnom P…
Soft Launch of Electronic Know Your Business (e-KYB) System
The Techo Startup Centre and three government ministries and institutions have announced the Soft Launch of the Electronic Know Your Business (e-KYB) system.
The event was held here at the Techo Startup Centre on Sept. 6 in the presence of H.E. Dr. …