Social development

BarCamp Battambang 2024’s ‘Digital Technology and New Business Conference’ will be held on October 25 to 26, 2024, aiming to understand the digital technology and content strategies that benefit young people and new business owners to study and implement digital technology. ...

A recent recommendation from the Ministry of Information urging provincial departments to monitor and control public sentiment, particularly on social media, has raised concerns about whether the primary intent is to maintain stability or stifle local opinions. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree authorizing the issuance, circulation and use of a new 200,000 Riels banknote in the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...

As Cambodia is being heavily criticised by some quarters over its “inability” to curb online scamming involving modern forms of human trafficking, the EU Ambassador in Cambodia reassured that the European Union is always willing to assist the country in alleviating the problem. ...

The rising cost of living in Cambodia has made it difficult to balance income and expenses. Many Cambodians struggle to make ends meet, working long hours for low wages. How can people balance their income and expenses in such a challenging environment? This article explores ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Tuesday warned the public against the availing illegal loan services, emphasizing the potential financial losses and significant risks. ...

The National Committee for the Management of the Reserve Food System of the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated they are preparing over 5,000 tonnes of rice and vegetable seeds to help people reseed their crops affected by flooding of the Mekong River. ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to partner with Cambodia to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and resilient socio-economic development. ...

The recent announcement by Prime Minister Hun Manet regarding the minimum wage increase to $208 per month for 2025 reflects a strategic response to the economic climate in Cambodia and globally, said a release by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) on Wednesday. ...

Parents are increasingly struggling to fund their children’s high school education amid rising tuition fees and the general cost of living, forcing them to loan cash so that their kids can go to school. The crisis has led to parents calling for the government to ...

Farmers with rice mills are battling to benefit from a government-subsidised electricity tariff aimed at reducing operational costs, citing complex procedures and unclear information despite the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s efforts to lower electricity prices for agricultural purposes. ...

The Women’s Media Centre of Cambodia (WMC) held a dialogue on October 7 between police officers and women journalists to address challenges and strengthen cooperation between both parties. Media associations believe that these efforts will improve with the passing of the draft law on Access to ...

Cambodia on Monday officially launched a comprehensive training curriculum and master training plan for the social service workforce to curb child violence and exploitation, according to a joint press release. ...

A workshop highlighting the outcomes of the “Strengthen Safe Finance in Communities” project was held in Phnom Penh yesterday, on October 8. It brought together key stakeholders from Cambodia’s banking, microfinance, and financial oversight institutions. This initiative, designed to promote financial literacy and consumer protection, ...

Senior government official Sun Chanthol highlighted the potential of the recent groundbreaking of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project to U.S investors that can benefit Cambodia’s economy. He also said freedom of expression in the country has improved, contrary to the views of civil society ...

The arrest of Cambodian journalist Mech Dara in late September has raised concerns about press freedom, but the Ministry of Information has defended the move, stating that the charges against him are legal and unrelated to his journalism. ...

A three-dimensional map has been introduced for the first time in an indigenous community within a protected area, aiming to help residents better understand geographic features and protect natural resources. ...

Amid a critical global shortage of teachers, Cambodia’s educational stakeholders pledged to continue to elevate the quality of teachers during a celebration of World Teachers’ Day. ...

The World Bank has approved $80 million in funding to enhance the quality of higher education in Cambodia, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). ...

Ministry of Education Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to spend more than $6 million on preparations for the high school diploma exam, or Bac II, which will take place on October 8 and 9. ...

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday asked Customs National School (CNS) officials to launch training programmes aimed at promoting human capital development. ...

Cambodia has to date raised $21 million from charitable people for border infrastructure development, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday. ...

Next year’s minimum wage for the garment, footwear, and travel goods industries has been set at $208 per month, an increase of $4 from this year. ...

The 5th National Conference addressed the learning crisis and improving primary education in rural areas by engaging stakeholders to enhance lifelong learning, support teachers and strengthen education reforms. ...