Social development

Cambodian authorities have acknowledged findings by Amnesty International linking at least 12 licensed casinos to human rights abuses, saying the government will use the report to expand its ongoing crackdown on online scam operations. ...

Online journalist Hem Vanna has been released on bail after spending nearly two months in detention following his reporting on a suspected scam-compound operation in Poipet city. ...

Cambodia has secured over $30 million from the United States under a five-year agreement to strengthen its health sector, as well as advance shared global health goals, including joint fight against infectious diseases. ...

June Kunugi, regional director of UNICEF East Asia and Pacific, has reaffirmed her organisation’s commitment to continue supporting Cambodia’s new National Education Program (2024–2028), with the goal of ensuring that all children have access to quality and equitable education. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has encouraged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to continue strengthening its engagement and coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to help accelerate the implementation of practical cooperation projects and maximise benefits for the Cambodian people. ...

Global economic fragility, rising fuel prices, armed conflict in the Middle East and tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have all been cited as contributing to a sharp decline in ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first quarter of 2026. The number of ...

The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported notable performance last year. With net profits of nearly $20 million, the port earned almost half as much again as in 2024. ...

ASEAN members have expressed strong support for Cambodia’s key principles aimed at promoting both traditional and contemporary sports across the region, with a focus on achieving higher standards and fostering peace. ...

Authorities have raised grave concerns about sexually suggestive and degrading online content targeting women for online views, likes and shares and commercial gain purposes, warning of its impact on cultural values, social ethics and disrespecting women’s value and dignity as three ministries issue six guidelines ...

Cambodia has requested that the Government of Japan continue supporting the construction of wastewater treatment plants in Phnom Penh to help improve the quality of wastewater before it is discharged into natural water sources, especially rivers. ...

The Ministry of Information has defended the judicial handling of a high-profile case involving two journalists who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms on treason charges, while reiterating its readiness to provide legal support to reporters who adhere to professional standards and ethics. ...

Surveys show mounting hardship among returning migrant workers, with only about 7,000 hired by factories while some have been forced to accept low-skill jobs returnees, despite official claims that 650,000 migrants have secured jobs. ...

The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the Republic of Korea is collaborating with the Korea Disabled Welfare Association (KDWA) to enhance accessibility and communication for people with visual and hearing impairments. ...

Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Border Affairs on Thursday rejected a Thai Senate committee recommendation, reported by Thai media, to revoke a decades-old border survey agreement that regained relevance after deadly clashes between the neighbors last year. ...

Cambodia’s clean water supply has increased by 80 per cent nationwide, rising from approximately 309 million cubic metres in 2018 to about 556 million cubic metres in 2025, according to Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy. ...

Five newly constructed school buildings in some of Cambodia’s most remote and conflict-affected areas were officially inaugurated on March 26, marking a major step in restoring access to education for hundreds of children whose learning was disrupted by the recent border clashes. ...

Led by Mong Lamy and Teng Chankaruratha, a delegation of 10 Cambodian youths representing several political parties registered with the National Election Committee (NEC), including the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), and one civil society organisation, participated in the JENESYS Cambodia-Japan Young Politics-Oriented Exchange Programme. ...

Pich Piseth, leader of the Coalition-AI union at a garment factory in Preah Sihanouk province, was sentenced to two years in prison for incitement to commit a felony, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court said on Wednesday. ...

The​​ video of the reporter aiming to interview women standing along the Veng Sreng Boulevard has drawn criticism. ...

Provincial authorities have clarified that the houses currently being built and allocated to Cambodians who have been displaced by the border fighting of last year are intended as temporary shelters only, not permanent replacements for their homes. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for increased investment in research and development (R&D) and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as Cambodia accelerates its shift toward an innovation-driven economy aimed at achieving high-income status by 2050.​ ...

Cambodia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors during a meeting in Phnom Penh. ...

 A garment worker on Monday was found guilty of incitement for criticizing the Cambodia –Thailand border conflict over social media and insulting a public official. ...

Vongsey Vissoth, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers (OCM), has reiterated the vital role the OCM plays in the public sector, serving as the secretariat to the Royal Government in managing and leading the country, resolving major national issues, promoting ...