Social development

The Ministry of Information has defended the judicial handling of a high-profile case involving two journalists who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms on treason charges, while reiterating its readiness to provide legal support to reporters who adhere to professional standards and ethics. ...

Surveys show mounting hardship among returning migrant workers, with only about 7,000 hired by factories while some have been forced to accept low-skill jobs returnees, despite official claims that 650,000 migrants have secured jobs. ...

The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the Republic of Korea is collaborating with the Korea Disabled Welfare Association (KDWA) to enhance accessibility and communication for people with visual and hearing impairments. ...

Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Border Affairs on Thursday rejected a Thai Senate committee recommendation, reported by Thai media, to revoke a decades-old border survey agreement that regained relevance after deadly clashes between the neighbors last year. ...

Cambodia’s clean water supply has increased by 80 per cent nationwide, rising from approximately 309 million cubic metres in 2018 to about 556 million cubic metres in 2025, according to Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy. ...

Five newly constructed school buildings in some of Cambodia’s most remote and conflict-affected areas were officially inaugurated on March 26, marking a major step in restoring access to education for hundreds of children whose learning was disrupted by the recent border clashes. ...

Led by Mong Lamy and Teng Chankaruratha, a delegation of 10 Cambodian youths representing several political parties registered with the National Election Committee (NEC), including the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), and one civil society organisation, participated in the JENESYS Cambodia-Japan Young Politics-Oriented Exchange Programme. ...

Pich Piseth, leader of the Coalition-AI union at a garment factory in Preah Sihanouk province, was sentenced to two years in prison for incitement to commit a felony, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court said on Wednesday. ...

The​​ video of the reporter aiming to interview women standing along the Veng Sreng Boulevard has drawn criticism. ...

Provincial authorities have clarified that the houses currently being built and allocated to Cambodians who have been displaced by the border fighting of last year are intended as temporary shelters only, not permanent replacements for their homes. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for increased investment in research and development (R&D) and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as Cambodia accelerates its shift toward an innovation-driven economy aimed at achieving high-income status by 2050.​ ...

Cambodia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors during a meeting in Phnom Penh. ...

 A garment worker on Monday was found guilty of incitement for criticizing the Cambodia –Thailand border conflict over social media and insulting a public official. ...

Vongsey Vissoth, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers (OCM), has reiterated the vital role the OCM plays in the public sector, serving as the secretariat to the Royal Government in managing and leading the country, resolving major national issues, promoting ...

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Thursday launched a regional campaign in Phnom Penh to raise awareness among young Cambodians and others about trafficking risks from recruitment into scam operations.   ...

A new nationwide study, published in PLOS One on March 23, drawing on data from nearly 6,000 women in the 2021–2022 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey between the ages of 15 to 49, offers one of the clearest recent pictures of how violence inside the ...

Today, social media users have criticized the actions of Mr. Meas Sara, who conducted a live broadcast featuring women standing along Veng Sreng Road. Regarding the actions and reporting of this male journalist, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Information stated that his behavior reflects ...

Deputy Prime Minister Hang Chuon Naron has described the celebration of International Francophonie Day as “reflecting Cambodia’s commitment and deep solidarity with the French-speaking community, alongside diverse nations” — especially the younger generation, who he called a driving force in promoting development and the future ...

Despite numerous global and regional challenges, Cambodia’s agricultural sector has demonstrated resilience and notable progress, playing a vital role in ensuring food security, creating jobs and supporting national economic growth, according to Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Dith Tina. ...

The United Nations Special Rapporteur called for the release of five Mother Nature Cambodia activists who are serving six to eight years in jail for plotting and insulting the King, noting that the Appeal Court should schedule a date for their appeal soon. ...

The Ministry of Tourism has announced a video competition using mobile phones to promote the Angkor Equinox event under the theme “Angkor Wonders.” ...

Cambodia remains determined to advance gender equality and widen access to justice for women and girls, the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters was told on Wednesday. ...

Around 3,000 temporary houses would be constructed in three provinces to accommodate the remaining displaced families before the rainy season as existing displacement centers continue to endure extreme heat and requests for essential infrastructure at new sites.​   ...

Under the quiet façades of Paris’s 16th arrondissement hides one of the world’s great Asian art museums: the Musée Guimet, home to the largest Khmer art collection in the West. ...