Social development

Cambodia has rejected the Thai UN representative’s claim that Cambodian citizens displaced by last year’s clash had lived on Thai territory since the 1970s. ...

The Ministry of Environment claims its efforts prevented factories from discharging nearly 19.7 million cubic metres of wastewater in the first nine months of 2026, including more than 2.2 million cubic metres in September alone. ...

ASEAN leaders and policymakers have called for stronger women’s participation in the regional economy, including greater access to finance, technology, markets and decent work, as the bloc seeks to advance more inclusive and resilient economic growth. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia is expanding its social protection coverage and strengthening emergency response mechanisms to help protect household incomes and economic stability amid crises, with the government formally launching a new action plan covering 2026-2030. ...

Cambodia’s non-banking financial sector has grown rapidly over the past five years, with total assets tripling from $3 billion in 2021 to $9 billion in 2025, equivalent to 18% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), while employment doubled from 8,000 to around 16,000. ...

Cybersecurity experts called for greater investment in digital, AI and cybersecurity skills among young Cambodians, warning that strengthening their knowledge and skills is important as cybercrimes increase and young people face rising risks of online attacks. ...

Thom H. Andrews, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, has submitted a report to the UN, following his July visit to the Kingdom. He urged Thailand and Cambodia to work constructively to allow the return of roughly 20,000 displaced civilians ...

The Ministry of Environment has provided 1,290 waste bins to the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons to promote cleanliness, public health and proper waste management in correctional centres and prisons across Cambodia. ...

Cambodia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean and green investment, with a focus on low-carbon technologies, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development to address global climate change. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) will fully transition to a digital invoicing system for all public service payments starting October 26. This strategic initiative aims to streamline administrative procedures, reduce processing times, and increase transparency for investors and other service users. ...

China wants to expand artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation with the ASEAN bloc beyond the sale of technology, according to a Chinese foreign ministry official, who pointed to plans for training, joint business projects and the increased use of AI in practical settings. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...

The Ministry of Environment launched a new programme aspiring to reduce all kinds of waste including solid waste and plastic waste and to promote circular economy solutions in the food and beverage sector. ...

China sees Cambodia as a key participant in the next phase of China–ASEAN cooperation, with trade, investment and infrastructure among the areas expected to drive the partnership, a Chinese foreign ministry official told visiting Southeast Asian journalists on September 28. ...

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 Cambodia ICT Camp 2026, held on Sept. 19 and 20 in Siem Reap province, brought together government officials, civil society groups, technology professionals, journalists, researchers and young people. ...

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. ...