Social development

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

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

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. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-diplomacy-tested-as-thai-attacks-continue-despite-special-ministers-meeting-in-malaysia

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

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

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

12 civilians dead, 74 injured, refugee count rises above 400,000

The number of civilians killed by Thai attacks has risen to 12 after another citizen was killed on December 14, and the number of injured has reached at least 75, including 15 new injuries as of 6pm. Concurrently, the number of displaced peoples has increased ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/12-civilians-dead-74-injured-refugee-count-rises-above-400-000

Over $10,000, educational supplies provided to displaced students, families

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport on Sunday, 14 December, provided more than $10,000, along with educational materials, food supplies and other essential items, to students, families and educators who have been affected by ongoing Thai attacks. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-10-000-educational-supplies-provided-to-displaced-students-families

Defence ministry dismisses Thai claims of ‘foreign’ drone pilots

The Ministry of National Defence has denied reports by Thai media outlets claiming that Cambodia is using foreign mercenaries to help launch suicide drones in the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-dismisses-thai-claims-of-foreign-drone-pilots-

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