Social development

The Ministry of Health has issued a renewed warning to the public about the ongoing threat of bird flu, after detecting two cases within five days — one of which has resulted in the death of a Svay Rieng man. ...

A series of alarming reports from Thai media outlets have painted Cambodia as a prime “scam hub”, but an insight documentary by Channel News Asia (CNA), featured Thailand’s pivotal role as a transit point for trafficked victims heading to scam centres across the region. ...

Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC has officially launched ICONIC by Prudential, a premium financial protection and lifestyle program created for most distinguished customers. ...

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has shared a concept note on the establishment of the ECCC Legacy Institution, which aims to prevent the recurrence of the genocidal regime and support public education. ...

With 139 domestic violence cases and 23 deaths recorded by LICADHO in 2024, 13 civic society groups are calling on the government to urgently update the 2005 law, citing persistent violence, legal gaps and insufficient protection for survivors. ...

The Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation had received over $4.9 million in donations as of Wednesday, June 18, through its “10,000 Riel, 10,000 People” campaign. It is also staging a June 29 charity run in Kampot province to raise additional funds. ...

Institut Pasteur du Cambodge has launched two major research initiatives – VIRAGE, focusing on rabies prevention, and RACSMEI, targeting broader One Health challenges – to strengthen Cambodia’s public health system through integrated surveillance, capacity-building and evidence-based strategies addressing both human and animal health. ...

The Health Ministry launched the Fast Track Roadmap for Improving Nutrition 2023–2030 on June 13 to tackle malnutrition in children under five by 2030 and speed up universal access to quality nutrition interventions during middle childhood and adolescence, for women of reproductive age, and during ...

The government has announced a new policy which will see financial support provided to incarcerated women who are pregnant or have children under two living with them in prison. ...

Despite five men pleading guilty in the US to being involved in a multi-million dollar scam and money laundering operation in Cambodia, according to the US Department of Justice, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior refutes claims that scam centres exist in the country, arguing that ...

On World Day Against Child Labour, UNICEF is calling for stronger cross-border protections for migrant children, as a new report highlights the heightened risks of trafficking, exploitation and child labour they face – especially those migrating between Cambodia and Thailand – amid ongoing climate and ...

A prominent human rights advocate Seng Theary, who is serving a six-year prison term, halted her 14-day hunger strike on the ninth day due to health concerns, as civil society groups called for her release. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is preparing to pilot new “education pathways” from grade 10 and up, to help students make informed decisions about their future careers. ...

Some 40 indigenous people celebrated World Environment Day, while calling on the authorities and stakeholders to address an unresolved compensation demand lasting nearly 10 years. ...

Srae Ambel District in Koh Kong Province was declared mine-free in a June 10 ceremony, with mine clearance efforts supported by assistance from the Government of India. ...

In the first five months of 2025, The Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital provided $18 million dollars’ worth of free medical treatment to more than half a million sick children and pregnant women. ...

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have donated a 2-hectare plot of land valued at over $10 million to furthering women’s education. The family will construct a dormitory for impoverished female provincial students who are pursuing their studies in Phnom Penh. ...

Cambodia witnessed a sharp rise in cases of harassment against journalists in 2024, according to the latest report by the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA), with a notable 28 percent increase in total incidents compared to the previous year. ...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office has announced that the third year of an intellectual property (IP) and patent recognition training course for Cambodian officials will begin this month. ...

Members of the Senate and National Assembly have urged the government to inspect the quality of imported chemical fertilisers and fruit seeds, while encouraging farmers to expand organic farming operations to protect public health. ...

An online publisher and two others have been charged with three criminal charges, related to the impact on the morality of the army, including a comment to discriminate against the force. ...

When the possibility of military action raises its head, the role of journalists becomes more crucial than ever. ...

For thousands of people living along northeast Cambodia’s Srepok River, upheaval feels inevitable. ...

Lieutenant Colonel Sorm Leangy broke new ground, as Cambodia’s first female unit commander deployed to the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. ...