Social development
Social protection system to allocate over $20 million monthly support to approximately 450,000 disadvantaged students nationwide
Chan Narith, Secretary-General of the National Social Protection Council, announced that the social protection system intends to allocate nearly $30 million to provide monthly subsidies for approximately 450,000 underprivileged students. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501612725/social-protection-system-to-allocate-over-20-million-monthly-support-to-approximately-450000-disadvantaged-students-nationwide/
PM pushes for nationwide land measurement completion
The government is pushing for the completion of nationwide land measurement by next year, leading to the distribution of land titles to citizens by 2027. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501612535/pm-pushes-for-nationwide-land-measurement-completion/
Cambodia commits to UN peace and humanitarian initiatives
At the closing ceremony of the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme (UNTPP) in Kampong Speu on Friday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhonn, reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to working with the United Nations in 2024 and beyond, emphasising efforts to uphold peace, stability ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501612481/cambodia-commits-to-un-peace-and-humanitarian-initiatives/
Development banks stress need to link skills to industry demands in Cambodia
In its annual Cambodia Economic Update, released this month, the World Bank notes that only 39 per cent of Cambodian firms cite inadequate education as an obstacle to doing business. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501610752/development-banks-stress-need-to-link-skills-to-industry-demands-in-cambodia/
Higher percentage of indigenous people than Khmer in labour market
The percentage of indigenous people who contribute to the labour market is higher than that of Khmer people, especially in agriculture, according to the 2024 National Report on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation of Indigenous People in Cambodia released by the Ministry of Planning. ...
Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501610509/higher-percentage-of-indigenous-people-than-khmer-in-labour-market/
Cambodia’s GDP projected to reach 5.5% in 2025 and 2026
Cambodia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to marginally improve, reaching 5.5 percent in 2025 and 2026, according to the World Bank’s ‘Cambodia Economic Update: From Recovery to Resilience – Harnessing Tourism and Trade as Drivers of Growth,’ released recently. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501610494/cambodias-gdp-projected-to-reach-5-5-in-2025-and-2026/
Life expectancy among Cambodians continues to grow
Cambodia’s life expectancy has risen to an average of 76.6 years, up from 76 in 2019, reflecting improved health and well-being amid steady population growth, according to the Ministry of Planning’s latest data. ...
Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/life-expectancy-among-cambodians-continues-to-grow
ANA slams UN Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Angkor area
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) has emphasised that the government always pays close attention to residents who have illegally resided in protected areas and have voluntarily resettled by providing them with support. ...
PM urges informal economy workers to register for benefits to enhance living standards
Prime Minister Hun Manet called on and encouraged informal economy workers to register in order to take advantage of various benefits that can improve their living standards and contribute to the country’s economic development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609012/pm-urges-informal-economy-workers-to-register-for-benefits-to-enhance-living-standards/
Report shows progress for indigenous, but disparities persist
Cambodia’s indigenous population has made strides in Khmer literacy and school attendance but still faces stark gaps in areas such as healthcare and land rights, a new report by the Ministry of Planning and the Cambodia Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) found, with gaps noted in prior reporting. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/report-shows-progress-for-indigenous-but-disparities-persist/
ADB supports emergency health coverage in rural Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Health today handed over 14 ambulances to as many provincial hospitals as possible in a ceremony at the Ministry of Health to improve emergency clinical care access in the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608101/adb-supports-emergency-health-coverage-in-rural-cambodia/
Ministry orders action against NGOs linked to extremist groups
Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced on Wednesday that provincial administrations will take immediate action against any associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that collaborate with extremist groups seeking to overthrow the government. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607480/ministry-orders-action-against-ngos-linked-to-extremist-groups/
Global report ranks civic space “Repressed,” government brushes findings
Cambodia’s civic space was rated “repressed,” scoring just 27 out of 100 in the 2024 Global Findings report from CIVICUS Monitor, an international organization dedicated to strengthening citizen action worldwide. The government has since brushed away the findings, calling them unfounded. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/global-report-ranks-civic-space-repressed-government-brushes-findings/
NSSF to launch ‘family package’ for expanded health coverage
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is working on establishing a “family package” in addition to the current individual coverage to ensure that all members of large families can access health benefits accorded by the scheme. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606860/nssf-to-launch-family-package-for-expanded-health-coverage/
Cambodia needs policy responses, strategy to exit from LDC, Sour says
Cambodia requires thoughtful policy responses and a comprehensive strategy on its path to LDC graduation, said Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) yesterday. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606814/cambodia-needs-policy-responses-strategy-to-exit-from-ldc-sour-says/
Cambodian High Schools sign MoU with Chinese University
Seven Cambodian secondary education institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the International Education College of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a renowned Chinese university, aiming to enhance collaboration and contribute to the development of Cambodia’s education sector. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606287/cambodian-high-schools-sign-mou-with-chinese-university/
Hok Sreymom awarded for elevating women’s digital and financial empowerment
Hok Sreymom has been crowned winner in the Mentor category of the Women of the Future Southeast Asia Award at an awards ceremony in Singapore on November 27. Sreymom is an entrepreneur, content creator and dedicated mother who empowers rural women to expand their home-based ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/hok-sreymom-awarded-for-elevating-womens-digital-and-financial-empowerment
EU partner with Cambodia on new statistics initiative
The Ministry of Planning’s National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and the EU officially launched the “EU Twinning” project on December 5. The event was attended by Minister of Planning Bin Troachhey, EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans and Team Europe representatives from Italy, France, Poland ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-partner-with-cambodia-on-new-statistics-initiative
Labour union asks PM to address 18 proposals on labour rights
The labour union group requested that Prime Minister Hun Manet intervene in resolving 18 outstanding proposals, such as the amendment law on trade unions aimed at promoting labour rights and improving working conditions. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604915/labour-union-asks-pm-to-address-18-proposals-on-labour-rights/
King credits leadership for rapid development in all sectors
King Norodom Sihamoni has lauded the leadership of Senate President Hun Sen, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, and Prime Minister Hun Manet for steering Cambodia towards rapid development across all sectors and regions. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604935/king-credits-leadership-for-rapid-development-in-all-sectors/
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
PM calls for digital tech to enhance productivity among disabled
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday called for the utilisation of digital technology to allow the disabled to participate more in productivity and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities in the modern era. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601928/pm-calls-for-digital-tech-to-enhance-productivity-among-disabled/
PM pushes for ending of HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2025
The Cambodian Prime Minister appreciates Cambodia’s milestones in addressing HIV/AIDS and outlines measures for all stakeholders to level up to end the epidemic by 2025. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601481/pm-pushes-for-ending-of-hiv-aids-epidemic-by-2025/
Royal Government of Cambodia to allocate $100M to resolve land disputes by 2029, PM says
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet affirmed that the Royal Government plans to allocate approximately $100 million for land demarcation to resolve land disputes. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501598713/royal-government-of-cambodia-to-allocate-100m-to-resolve-land-disputes-by-2029-pm-says/