Social development

Cambodia and Laos are exploring new road, bridge and railway connections to strengthen cross-border transport, reduce logistics costs and facilitate trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is consulting the private sector to develop a smooth trade transition strategy ahead of the Kingdom’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029. ...

The General Secretariat of the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) and South Korea’s Dongguk University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for establishing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, eco-friendly traffic safety park for children in Cambodia. ...

Online scams and fraud have become a massive transnational threat costing East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand up to US$114 billion each year, with losses rising rapidly, a senior UN official said on Wednesday. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has stressed that Cambodia’s efforts to combat online scams are not a “show”, while reiterating that issues like transnational crime cannot be used as a pretext for territorial violation. ...

Speaking at Cambodia ICT Camp 2026, Zens said governments and technology companies should put people first by protecting freedom of expression, access to information and privacy while ensuring users understand how digital services collect and use their data. ...

The UK and Cambodia have opened a new chapter in cooperation against transnational online scam networks, pledging practical action to dismantle criminal operations, protect victims and address the trafficking of people forced to commit fraud. ...

Listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) generated $39.93 million in total revenue during the first eight months of 2026, up 23 percent year on year, according to a report released on Monday. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on Thailand to honour agreements reached between the two countries and work with Cambodia to resolve their border issues peacefully and in accordance with international law, as Cambodia marks today’s International Day of Peace. ...

The Open Development Cambodia Organisation (ODC) will host the fourth Cambodia ICT Camp in Siem Reap to examine opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies for Cambodia and the region, while ensuring that digital transformation is inclusive and rights-respecting. ...

There was no breakthrough in negotiations over Cambodia’s 2027 minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel goods sectors on Friday, with the worker and employer sides maintaining the positions they put forward at a second meeting earlier this week. ...

Cambodia and Japan on Tuesday discussed accelerating the ‘National Road 1 and Mekong Bridge Development Project’ during a progress update meeting held between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to review and discuss the scope of ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Central Bank of Timor-Leste (BCTL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on digital payment systems, financial innovation and cross-border payment connectivity. ...

Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol on Friday pitched Cambodia’s massive investment potential to Chinese businesses during a recent trade mission, highlighting six strategic pillars that make the Kingdom a prime destination for foreign ...

Cambodian authorities collected approximately $202,000 in fines in August from building owners and managers who concealed or allowed undocumented foreigners to stay on their properties, amid a crackdown on online scams. ...

Young entrepreneurs will unlock new advancements in digital trade, technology-enabled commerce, cybersecurity and inclusive growth, e-commerce leaders said at the TEDxPhnomPenh Salon in Phnom Penh on Saturday. ...

Nearly 3,000 job seekers secured employment through interviews held during Cambodia’s 2026 National Career and Labour Productivity Fair. National Career and Productivity Fair, which attracted almost 50,000 people in person and tens of thousands more online, according to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. ...

Cambodia is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value and technology-driven industries, but achieving that ambition will require more than tax incentives, infrastructure and market access. It will also depend on whether the country can provide a workforce equipped with the technical, digital and specialised ...

Three applicants out of 578 candidates who submitted applications for the 21st Lawyer Apprenticeship Exam have been found to have used fraudulent documents, according to the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) on September 14, 2026. ...

Cambodia’s General Department of National Treasury and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday discussed technical assistance to strengthen government financial reporting, improve reconciliation between budget and general accounting systems, and enhance the management of the Treasury Single Account. ...

A new project backed by Oxfam and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) aims to improve local governance in Cambodia by making public budgets and decision-making more transparent while giving citizens a greater role in shaping services in their communities. ...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham Cambodia) is set to launch a hospitality and tourism task force tasked with providing strategic recommendations to help the government and private sector optimize support for the industry. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Provincial Investment Sub-Committee (PIC) registered 37 investment projects in August, with an investment capital of approximately $233 million and the potential to create 23,000 jobs. ...

Cambodia is positioning literacy and skills development at the heart of its human capital investment, with the government linking improved knowledge and skills to higher labour productivity, poverty reduction and broader participation in the country’s economic development. ...