Social development

In its annual Cambodia Economic Update, released this month, the World Bank notes that only 39 per cent of Cambodian firms cite inadequate education as an obstacle to doing business. ...

The percentage of indigenous people who contribute to the labour market is higher than that of Khmer people, especially in agriculture, according to the 2024 National Report on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation of Indigenous People in Cambodia released by the Ministry of Planning. ...

Cambodia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to marginally improve, reaching 5.5 percent in 2025 and 2026, according to the World Bank’s ‘Cambodia Economic Update: From Recovery to Resilience – Harnessing Tourism and Trade as Drivers of Growth,’ released recently. ...

Cambodia’s life expectancy has risen to an average of 76.6 years, up from 76 in 2019, reflecting improved health and well-being amid steady population growth, according to the Ministry of Planning’s latest data. ...

The Apsara National Authority (ANA) has emphasised that the government always pays close attention to residents who have illegally resided in protected areas and have voluntarily resettled by providing them with support. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet called on and encouraged informal economy workers to register in order to take advantage of various benefits that can improve their living standards and contribute to the country’s economic development. ...

Cambodia’s indigenous population has made strides in Khmer literacy and school attendance but still faces stark gaps in areas such as healthcare and land rights, a new report by the Ministry of Planning and the Cambodia Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) found, with gaps noted in prior reporting. ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Health today handed over 14 ambulances to as many provincial hospitals as possible in a ceremony at the Ministry of Health to improve emergency clinical care access in the country. ...

Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced on Wednesday that provincial administrations will take immediate action against any associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that collaborate with extremist groups seeking to overthrow the government. ...

Cambodia’s civic space was rated “repressed,” scoring just 27 out of 100 in the 2024 Global Findings report from CIVICUS Monitor, an international organization dedicated to strengthening citizen action worldwide. The government has since brushed away the findings, calling them unfounded. ...

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is working on establishing a “family package” in addition to the current individual coverage to ensure that all members of large families can access health benefits accorded by the scheme. ...

Cambodia requires thoughtful policy responses and a comprehensive strategy on its path to LDC graduation, said Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) yesterday. ...

Seven Cambodian secondary education institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the International Education College of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a renowned Chinese university, aiming to enhance collaboration and contribute to the development of Cambodia’s education sector. ...

Hok Sreymom has been crowned winner in the Mentor category of the Women of the Future Southeast Asia Award at an awards ceremony in Singapore on November 27. Sreymom is an entrepreneur, content creator and dedicated mother who empowers rural women to expand their home-based ...

The Ministry of Planning’s National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and the EU officially launched the “EU Twinning” project on December 5.​ The event was attended by Minister of Planning Bin Troachhey, EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans and Team Europe representatives from Italy, France, Poland ...

The labour union group requested that Prime Minister Hun Manet intervene in resolving 18 outstanding proposals, such as the amendment law on trade unions aimed at promoting labour rights and improving working conditions. ...

King Norodom Sihamoni has lauded the leadership of Senate President Hun Sen, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, and Prime Minister Hun Manet for steering Cambodia towards rapid development across all sectors and regions. ...

Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 gathers 300 participants to explore digital literacy, security, AI and data journalism through workshops, expert-led sessions and mentorship, fostering innovation, collaboration and practical solutions for Cambodia’s digital transformation. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday called for the utilisation of digital technology to allow the disabled to participate more in productivity and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities in the modern era. ...

The Cambodian Prime Minister appreciates Cambodia’s milestones in addressing HIV/AIDS and outlines measures for all stakeholders to level up to end the epidemic by 2025. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet affirmed that the Royal Government plans to allocate approximately $100 million for land demarcation to resolve land disputes. ...

The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE) co-hosted the Cambodia-Korea Development Partnership Workshop, focusing on inclusive pedagogy policies and practices for early childhood education. ...

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. ...