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Cambodia, Dongguk University partner on AI-based child safety park
The General Secretariat of the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) and South Korea’s Dongguk University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for establishing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, eco-friendly traffic safety park for children in Cambodia. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502029397/cambodia-dongguk-university-partner-on-ai-based-child-safety-park/
Digital safety starts with a check-up
Speaking at Cambodia ICT Camp 2026 in Siem Reap, Sophat introduced a digital health check-up tool designed to help people assess their online safety through a series of simple questions and practical recommendations. The tool is intended to be accessible even to people with limited ...
Heang Tong
https://cambodianess.com/article/digital-safety-starts-with-a-check-up
Putting people first in the digital age
Speaking at Cambodia ICT Camp 2026, Zens said governments and technology companies should put people first by protecting freedom of expression, access to information and privacy while ensuring users understand how digital services collect and use their data. ...
Heang Tong
https://cambodianess.com/article/putting-people-first-in-the-digital-age
MPWT taps Chinese tech for smarter road control
Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Peng Ponea led a delegation on a two-day strategic study mission to Chinese tech firms to acquire advanced frameworks for smart transit management, vehicle weight controls, and resilient road construction. ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502027880/mpwt-taps-chinese-tech-for-smarter-road-control/
Cambodia ICT Camp to explore AI, cybersecurity and digital rights
The Open Development Cambodia Organisation (ODC) will host the fourth Cambodia ICT Camp in Siem Reap to examine opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies for Cambodia and the region, while ensuring that digital transformation is inclusive and rights-respecting. ...
Kiripost Staff Writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-ict-camp-to-explore-ai-cybersecurity-and-digital-rights
Skilling up: Why TVET is Cambodia’s next big economic engine
Cambodia is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value and technology-driven industries, but achieving that ambition will require more than tax incentives, infrastructure and market access. It will also depend on whether the country can provide a workforce equipped with the technical, digital and specialised ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502023145/skilling-up-why-tvet-is-cambodias-next-big-economic-engine/
Sihanoukville pitches tech and auto edge to Chinese businesses
Sihanoukville Governor Mang Sineth led a provincial delegation to Guangzhou to showcase the province’s strategic advantages to Chinese enterprises. The mission specifically focused on attracting capital for smart manufacturing, automotive production, technology, and green investment. During the trip, the delegation engaged with local investors and ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021111/sihanoukville-pitches-tech-and-auto-edge-to-chinese-businesses/
Grab signals plans to increase EV, training investment in Cambodia
Singapore-based Grab Holdings Inc. has expressed its intention to strengthen cooperation with the Cambodian government on electric vehicle (EV) policies and the development of vehicle charging infrastructure, in addition to the company’s current consumer logistics businesses. ...
Next month’s digital trade forum and online expo looks to advance e-commerce
The Ministry of Commerce is hoping to expand digital commerce in Cambodia through the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo (3rd DTF), which will take place next month. ...
How digital media is helping reshape LGBTQ+ advocacy in community
As Cambodia’s LGBTQ+ community marked Pride Month with a celebration at GIA Tower on May 29, advocates highlight the growing role of digital media in providing safe spaces for freedom of expression, health education and community support, while warning that discrimination and legal barriers remain ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/how-digital-media-is-helping-reshape-lgbtq-advocacy-in-community
Helpline supports TFGBV survivors in Cambodia’s expanding digital landscape
A life-saving, free helpline has been launched with the aim of providing timely emotional support and practical guidance for survivors of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Cambodia amid a rapidly-evolving digital ecosystem. ...
Sivphing Chong
https://kiripost.com/stories/helpline-supports-tfgbv-survivors-in-cambodias-expanding-digital-landscape
Cambodia sees surge in cyber abuse against women as more people spend time online (video)
Cyber abuse against women and girls is surging in Cambodia, yet much of it remains hidden and unreported, according to UN Women. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501854565/cambodia-sees-surge-in-cyber-abuse-against-women-as-more-people-spend-time-online/
Deepfake porn targets Cambodian women, calls grow for data protection law
A host of AI deepfake female images in nude and videos have been shared on a pornographic website, raising tremendous concern over women and girls’ rights, dignity and security online, and causing potential long-term emotional distress. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-deepfake-porn-targets-cambodian-women-calls-grow-data-protection-law
Single Portal registers biz worth over $20 billion
Cambodia’s Online Business Registration Service has achieved a significant milestone, successfully registering 50,564 businesses with a total investment capital of $20.27 billion by September of this year, according to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Monday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501772304/single-portal-registers-biz-worth-over-20-billion/
Watch this: TikTok open for monetisation in Cambodia
In what is being described as exciting news for the Kingdom’s TikTok creators, high-quality, engaging content that adheres to the platform’s guidelines can now be monetised in Cambodia. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/watch-this-tiktok-open-for-monetisation-in-cambodia
Experts call for responsible AI development in Cambodia
AI gurus at the Cambodia ICT Camp emphasised the importance of responsible AI development, advocating for strong regulations, ethical considerations and public education to balance its benefits while mitigating risks. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/experts-call-for-responsible-ai-development-in-cambodia
AI vital catalyst for economic growth, Vissoth says
Cambodia should develop its AI industry as a powerful tool for economic growth, said Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth. “AI has become a new catalyst for growth and prosperity and can even save lives in a way that we have never seen before,” he told a ...
Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606173/ai-vital-catalyst-for-economic-growth-vissoth-says/
ICT Camp 2024 empowers participants to tackle digital challenges
Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 gathers 300 participants to explore digital literacy, security, AI and data journalism through workshops, expert-led sessions and mentorship, fostering innovation, collaboration and practical solutions for Cambodia’s digital transformation. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/ict-camp-2024-empowers-participants-to-tackle-digital-challenges
Ministry of Justice continues to develop the second phase of the Digital Criminal Record to reduce costs and time
The Ministry of Justice has continued to develop the Criminal Record Digital in the second phase to provide speed and convenience to the public with the aim of reducing time and budget costs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501358423/ministry-of-justice-continues-to-develop-the-second-phase-of-the-digital-criminal-record-to-reduce-costs-and-time/
Digital education network growing
The government has announced its intention to establish a nationwide digital network, known as Educational Broadcasting Cambodia (EBC). ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-education-network-growing
NBC: E-wallet accounts in Cambodia hit 17.9M in 2022
The number of e-wallet accounts in the Kingdom reached 17.9 million at end-December amid an acceleration in electronic payment volumes driven in part by Covid-19 anxiety, reflecting gradual fintech (financial technology) development towards achieving the government’s digital economy objectives. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-e-wallet-accounts-cambodia-hit-179m-2022
PM Hun Sen says Covid-19 drives digital transformation in Cambodia
The Covid -19 pandemic has driven digital transformation in Cambodia, said Prime Minister Hun Sen, calling for the strengthening of internet services nationwide to allow users access the booming digital platforms. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501224475/pm-hun-sen-says-covid-19-drives-digital-transformation-in-cambodia/
Finance ministry prepared to launch ‘CamDL’
The Ministry of Economy and Finance said in a statement that Cambodia Distributed Ledger (CamDL) is a “hybrid permissioned blockchain” designed to provide the public with a platform for testing, understanding, experimenting and developing Decentralised Applications (Dapp), or those in the Web3 space, to solve ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/finance-ministry-prepared-launch-camdl
Financial Technology exhibit on way
The Ministry of Economy and Finance will organize its first ever ‘Fintech Stage’ exhibition in Cambodia to promote the digital economy. The Fintech Stage will join the Cambodia Tech Expo 2022, to be held from November 11-13 at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/financial-technology-exhibit-way