Social development

As the government under Prime Minister Hun Manet enters the first quarter of its second year in power, it has highlighted its achievements, with a particular emphasis on border initiatives and the ongoing northeastern border provinces tour. ...

The government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to negotiate with Cambodia over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia launched the Information Technology Architectures Framework to integrate all the systems within the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) through a decentralised digital ecosystem, designed to efficiently propel the digital revolution. ...

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing digital human capital and enhancing digital literacy in Cambodia. ...

The Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron highlighted that the Education Strategic Plan 2024-2028 (ESP) will ensure the efficiency of achievements in the field of education in line with the government’s Pentagonal Strategy. ...

Underlining the importance of health and safety of workers in the construction sector, authorities are being urged to conduct more stringent inspections on the working conditions. ...

The Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), in partnership with EuroCham and the Responsible Business Hub (RBH), has unveiled the 2024 GFT Sector Brief, Issue No. 3, shedding light on the current state and future potential of Cambodia’s garment, footwear, and ...

In a landmark event at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, Cambodian and South Korean officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to launch a collaborative project on rainwater collection in schools across Cambodia. ...

The Fisheries Administration (FiA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) announced the successful expansion of the accreditation scope for the Laboratory of Environment and Food Safety (LEFS) of IPC, a press release said on Monday. ...

A senior official of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) highlighted that the government of Cambodia is taking huge strides to meet the ambitious goal of achieving 70% of renewable electricity by 2030 and net zero by 2050 a reality. ...

Various United Nations (UN) agencies recently commended the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) for its progress in socio-economic development and pledged to enhance cooperation in priority sectors to help the country achieve sustainable goals benefitting the citizens. ...

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) has intensified its efforts to support the digital transformation of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Planning (MoP). ...

The Together Actions for SDGs 2024 event, held from November Friday till yesterday at AEON Mall Sen Sok City, brought the Cambodian public together to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore ways to take action. ...

In response to a recent request from Prime Minister Hun Manet, private education institutions across Cambodia have agreed not to raise tuition fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. ...

The government will utilise over $26 million donated by more than 720 thousand people to construct a new 250-kilometre border ring road and clear landmines in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri provinces. ...

Some 720,105 Cambodians from various backgrounds have contributed a total of $26,967,609 million to the Border Infrastructure Development Fund, reflecting their collective commitment to protecting and developing their homeland. ...

The Cambodian Prime Minister has advised education institutions, especially public schools, to continue promoting teaching and learning to produce more high-quality human capital in Cambodia. ...

The Ministry of Health launched a nationwide measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign on October 31, aiming to vaccinate over 1.5 million children between the ages of nine months and five years across 25 provinces. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) announced yesterday that 106,351 candidates passed this year’s National BacII examination. ...

The Ministry of Health designated the Techo Santepheap National Hospital to handle all contagious diseases by coordinating with hospitals across the Kingdom. ...

Battambang has been awarded Smoke-Free Tourist City status after meeting criteria set by authorities. ...

This morning, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports issued a press release regarding the high school diploma exam results held on October 8, 2024. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of continuous modernisation within Cambodia’s education system to adapt to the nation’s evolving societal and technological needs. ...

The Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday the establishment of the online Management Information System (EMIS) in mid-November 2024 as an online platform for tracking education data. ...