Social development
Govt committed to bolstering agriculture, ameliorating livelihoods, DPM says
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, Vongsey Vissoth, has underlined the government’s commitment to strengthening community-based agriculture and improving rural livelihoods during a working visit to Prasat Samaki Agricultural Community in Santuk District, Kampong Thom ...
Living Human Heritage’ exhibition celebrates and preserves cultural arts
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts yesterday launched the “Living Human Heritage” exhibition, taking place from Monday to Wednesday at the Khmer Kite Museum, located in front of the National Assembly in Tonle Bassac commune, Chamkar Mon district, Phnom Penh. The exhibition is open ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768208/living-human-heritage-exhibition-celebrates-and-preserves-cultural-arts/
Cambodians displaced by border tensions surge by 44%
The number of displaced people along the Cambodia–Thailand border has increased by 44 percent to more than 16,000, even as aid agencies shift their focus from emergency relief to targeted recovery efforts nine weeks after the ceasefire. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodians-displaced-by-border-tensions-surge-by-44
MEF launches CSPP v2.0 to boost inclusive growth
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday launched the Cambodia Digital Social Protection Platform version 2.0 (CSPP v2.0) to enhance service delivery, transparency and data integration across welfare schemes, aligning with the government’s push toward inclusive and digital governance. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768177/mef-launches-cspp-v2-0-to-boost-inclusive-growth/
New programme aims to take students from classroom to innovative startup
A new eight-week entrepreneurial training programme is equipping 48 high school students with practical skills, mentorship and digital knowledge to foster innovation, self-reliance and future job creation in Cambodia’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-programme-aims-to-take-students-from-classroom-to-innovative-startup
Displacement camp infants and children struck by unending flu, fever and diarrhea; vulnerable to chronic illness
Many infants and children at displacement camps in Preah Vihear province have been subjected to unending fever, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea since they arrived there. Experts warn that the continuous cycle of illness may lead to chronic issues that could affect their development in life. ...
Phon Sothyroth and Pa Tongchen
https://cambojanews.com/displacement-camp-infants-and-children-struck-by-unending-flu-fever-and-diarrhea-vulnerable-to-chronic-illness/
Senior official urges global action to safeguard cultural heritage
Suos Yara, Chairman of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) and head of the Cambodian National Assembly’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Information, has called on the international community to take stronger measures to prevent the destruction of cultural heritage sites. ...
Govt stands firm on protecting disabled persons’ rights
The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, aiming to ensure they fully enjoy human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501764195/govt-stands-firm-on-protecting-disabled-persons-rights/
Cambodia hits back at Thai minister’s UN remarks over border dispute
Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a sharp rebuttal to the address delivered by Thailand’s newly appointed foreign minister at the UN General Assembly, accusing Bangkok of twisting facts about the ongoing border conflict. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-hits-back-at-thai-minister-s-un-remarks-over-border-dispute
Hun Sen announces 100 new houses per year for veterans, retirees
Hundreds of new homes will be constructed for veterans and retirees starting from this year, with Senate president Hun Sen, who serves as president of the Cambodian Veterans and Retirees Association, and his wife, committing to building at least 500 houses by 2030. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-announces-100-new-houses-per-year-for-veterans-retirees
Indigenous people in Rattanakiri suffer no ends to microloans, threats - HRW
Cumulative microloan debt in Cambodia has risen over 50 percent to “over $18 billion” by 2024 from five years ago, with indigenous people in and near Rattanakiri province slipping into overindebtedness, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a study. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/indigenous-people-in-rattankiri-suffer-no-ends-to-microloans-threats-hrw
Human rights committee condemns Thai use of force against villagers
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has condemned the use of violence by Thai security forces against Cambodian civilians, declaring it a “serious violation of human rights”. The committee has called on the international community to intervene and to press Thailand to respect regional and ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/human-rights-committee-condemns-thai-use-of-force-against-villagers
CSOs warn of chemical contamination from border clashes
An alliance of Cambodian civil society organisations and other specialists have found strong indications of the presence of toxic chemicals used during the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, which now pose a serious threat to human health and the environment in border communities. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/csos-warn-of-chemical-contamination-from-border-clashes
Preliminary Probe Links Border Clashes to ‘Toxic Smoke,’ Urges Response
A coalition of seven organizations has released preliminary findings from a rapid assessment, raising grave concerns about the alleged use of chemical smoke during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border. They warned of severe consequences for human health, the environment, and regional stability. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/preliminary-probe-links-border-clashes-to-toxic-smoke-urges-urgent-response/
Cambodia recognises 213 Indigenous communities
As of the third quarter this year, the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has issued official recognition to 213 Indigenous communities, registered 155 as legal entities with the Ministry of Interior, and granted collective land ownership certificates to 42 communities, according to a newly released ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755069/cambodia-recognises-213-indigenous-communities/
Cambodia and France collaborate on National Museum expansion
Planning is underway for the rehabilitation of the National Museum. Built in 1917 and inaugurated in 1920, Cambodia’s largest cultural institution and symbol of traditional Khmer architecture is expected to expand into the site of the Royal University of Fine Arts, which will soon relocate ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754292/cambodia-and-france-collaborate-on-national-museum-expansion/
Journalists urged to uphold ethics, conscience, national interests
As the government works to peacefully and legally resolve the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, Ministry of Information official has reiterated the crucial role that journalists play in ensuring that accurate information is shared in a professional, ethical and accurate manner. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/journalists-urged-to-uphold-ethics-conscience-national-interests
Hun Sen calls for greater focus on education
Senate President Hun Sen has called on all Cambodians—especially the younger generation—to prioritise education and develop their technological skills at the grassroots level to become valuable human resources for building a highly knowledgeable society. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753401/hun-sen-calls-for-greater-focus-on-education/
Cambodia, Philippines Seal New Agreements to Deepen Ties in Trade, Security and Education
Cambodia and the Philippines on September 8 pledged to deepen their partnership with new agreements on air connectivity, education, and transnational crime, as Prime Minister Hun Manet and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. charted a course for broader cooperation that spans security, trade, and people-to-people ties. ...
Torn Chanritheara
https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-philippines-seal-new-agreements-to-deepen-ties-in-trade-security-and-education
MoEYS enhances strategy to boost secondary education access
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) convened a meeting on Friday to discuss how to lower the primary school dropout rate, boost secondary school enrolment and graduation rates, and equip the youth with 21st-century knowledge, skills, and competencies. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752748/moeys-enhances-strategy-to-boost-secondary-education-access/
Cambodia and Vietnam strengthen tourism cooperation with new MoU
During his visit to lead the Cambodian tourism delegation to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo, Minister of Tourism Huot Hak held a high-level and significant working meeting with Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752188/cambodia-and-vietnam-strengthen-tourism-cooperation-with-new-mou/
Workers, unions urge $24 minimum wage increase to $232 by 2026 for garment workers
A group of 27 unions and civil society organisations demand minimum wage to rise $24 to $232 in 2026 as current wages cannot cover daily living costs. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-unions-propose-232-minimum-wage-2026-living-costs-rise
IMF projects economic growth to slow for rest of year, calls for specific action
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance and downgraded its growth expectations for Cambodia’s economy in 2025. ...
Minimum wage negotiations underway; employers suggest no change to current rate
Workers’ representatives have proposed a $10 increase to the current factory workers minimum wage for 2026, while the representatives of employers have suggested the current rate, $208 per month, be maintained. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minimum-wage-negotiations-underway-employers-suggest-no-change-to-current-rate