Social development
Cambodia steps up regional fight against cyber scams, deports more than 200
Cambodia has deported more than 200 foreign nationals linked to online scam operations as part of an intensified, regionally coordinated crackdown on cross-border cybercrime. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-steps-up-regional-fight-against-cyber-scams-deports-more-than-200
Chea Vichea’s brother vows justice if opposition wins election
Chea Mony, the brother of slain labor leader Chea Vichea, said on Thursday he would identify the killers within a week if his opposition party were to win the general election in 2028. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/chea-vicheas-brother-vows-justice-if-opposition-wins-election/
CHRC requests UN support for Cambodians to return to Thai-occupied homes
Senior Minister Keo Remy, president of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), has expressed concerns regarding the activities of the Thai military, which has reportedly destroyed the homes of Cambodian families in some of the Cambodian territory they are currently illegally occupying. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chrc-requests-un-support-for-cambodians-to-return-to-thai-occupied-homes
Cambodia commits to ‘cut off the head’, dismantle scam operations
A senior official from the committee tasked with eradicating technology-based scam crimes has informed a Chinese diplomat that Cambodia will cooperate with partner countries to “cut off the heads and dismantle the nests of criminal groups to the very root”. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-commits-to-cut-off-the-head-dismantle-scam-operations
Safe factory worker transport programme expands to Kampong Chhnang
Two ministries have announced the expansion of a pilot programme to improve the comfort and safety of vehicles transporting factory workers, as well as to improve the inspections of transport vehicles, in Kampong Chhnang province. It is the second province selected for the initiative, which ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/safe-factory-worker-transport-programme-expands-to-kampong-chhnang
75 South Asians detained in Phnom Penh scam centre raids
A Joint force from the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has detained a total of 75 foreigners suspected of involvement in prohibited activities, including conducting technology-related scam and immigration violations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/75-south-asians-detained-in-phnom-penh-scam-centre-raids
Svay Rieng authorities announce fresh scam crackdown, seek cooperation of landlords, casino owners
The Svay Rieng Provincial Administration has announced strict measures which aim to eradicate technology-based crimes from the province. ...
NagaWorld Labor Dispute Back in Spotlight After Four-Year Standoff
Unionists from Cambodia’s longest-ever labor dispute renewed calls on the government Tuesday to help resolve their standoff with casino resort NagaWorld. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/nagaworld-labor-dispute-back-in-spotlight-after-four-year-standoff/
Almost 40,000 poor, vulnerable youth complete technical TVET training
The number of young people from poor and vulnerable families, as well as members of the general public, applying to enrol in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training program (TVET 1.5M) reached almost 150,000 in 2025. Among them, more than 62,000 applicants hold ID ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/almost-40-000-poor-vulnerable-youth-complete-technical-tvet-training
Chinese officials confirm Zhi in custody; outline likely charges
According to Chinese state media, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security announced on January 8 that, with the support and cooperation of Cambodian officials, a working group dispatched by the ministry on January 7 successfully extradited Chinese national Chen Zhi, the alleged head of a ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-officials-confirm-zhi-in-custody-outline-likely-charges
Government postpones capital gains tax on real estate to 2027
The government’s decision to postpone the implementation of capital gains tax on real estate is unlikely to significantly stimulate Cambodia’s property market, but it will help prevent additional burden on buying and selling activities, according to a real estate expert. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-postpones-capital-gains-tax-on-real-estate-to-2027
Lives on hold: Civilians speak out in the face foreign military occupation
In Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages along Cambodia’s north-western border, the marks of the December 7-27 fighting are visible in damaged homes, abandoned fields and wandering livestock. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/lives-on-hold-civilians-speak-out-in-the-face-foreign-military-occupation
Cambodia protests as Thai military places shipping containers 1km inside border
Homes near the Boeng Trakuon roundabout were damaged by Thai military fire during attacks between December 7-27, 2025, according to local authorities. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-as-thai-military-places-shipping-containers-1km-inside-border
Plea for peace as thousands remain displaced by border encroachment
At a crowded displacement site inside a Buddhist pagoda in Banteay Meanchey province, 73-year-old Kim Sophat waits for what she says matters more than aid or donations: peace that will allow her family to return home. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/plea-for-peace-as-thousands-remain-displaced-by-border-encroachment
Human Rights Committee petitions UN over Thai strikes with T-50TH jets
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) will submit additional petitions to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and other relevant parties asking them to condemn, apply pressure and take measures regarding Thailand’s violations against Cambodia, including the use of F-16 and T-50TH aircraft to ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/human-rights-committee-petitions-un-over-thai-strikes-with-t-50th-jets
ASEAN diplomacy tested as Thai attacks continue despite special ministers’ meeting in Malaysia
The credibility of ASEAN’s conflict-management role came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday, December 23, as Thai military forces continued shelling Cambodian territory and civilian areas, even as regional foreign ministers convened a Special ASEAN Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia aimed at easing tensions. ...
Regional Assessment: Cambodian education results improve, enrolment up
Cambodia has achieved improvements in education services at all levels, particularly in early childhood education, where enrolments among five-year-old children increased from 10 to 70 per cent. At the primary education level, enrolment jumped 125 per cent, while lower secondary enrolment was up by 70. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-assessment-cambodian-education-results-improve-enrolment-up
Civilian death toll from Thai attacks rises to 21, at least 83 wounded
Shelling and airstrikes by the Thai military killed 21 Cambodian civilians and wounded at least 83 as of 6pm on December 22. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/civilian-death-toll-from-thai-attacks-rises-to-21-at-least-83-wounded
Chinese national injured in Battambang as border shelling intensifies
A Chinese citizen was injured this morning when Thai shells hit residential areas in Phnum Proek. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the victim’s home was destroyed in the attack, although his full identity has not yet been released. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/chinese-national-injured-in-battambang-as-border-shelling-intensifies
Information ministry: Since start of second Thai attack, 218 cases of fake news noted
Thailand is generating a significant amount of fake news about the current conflict, according to Tep Asnarith, spokesman for the Ministry of Information. ...
Civilian death toll rises to 17 as Thai shelling, airstrikes continue
The number of civilians killed as a result of Thai aggression has risen to 17, with at least 77 people injured as of 6pm on December 16. The two latest civilian deaths occurred at a safe centre in Koh Kong province, according to the Ministry ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/civilian-death-toll-rises-to-17-as-thai-shelling-airstrikes-continue
Japan provides over $100K to shelter for trafficking victims
Japan has announced that it will support the construction of a shelter for women victims of human trafficking and staff accommodation buildings, at the Kandal Steung Transit and Rehabilitation Center, to the tune of over $100,000. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-provides-over-100k-to-shelter-for-trafficking-victims
Evacuees top 400,000; aid groups seek more support as border clashes continue
The Cambodian first lady and humanitarian organisations are calling for immediate and scaled-up assistance as renewed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border drive mass displacement, overwhelm existing relief capacity and exposing hundreds of thousands of children and families to escalating risks. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/evacuees-top-400-000-aid-groups-seek-more-support-as-border-clashes-continue
Labour ministry stages national conference to promote inclusive, sustainable labour market solutions
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, in cooperation with its partners, has held the Second Labour Economics Conference 2025, a two-day event, aimed at promoting inclusive and sustainable labour market solutions. ...