Social development
NSSF wins ASSA best entity award for 8th time
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has won the ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA)’s best entity award for a record eighth time. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397166/nssf-wins-assa-best-entity-award-for-8th-time/
72% pass national exams, over 1,600 A grade students
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has released the overall results of this year’s grade 12 high school examinations and announced that nearly 100,000 candidates have passed the exam, or about 72 per cent of the total number of candidates. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/72-pass-national-exams-over-1-600-a-grade-students
Kampong Thom Provincial Court sentences two indigenous people to one year in land dispute
Kampong Thom Provincial Court sentences two indigenous representatives to one year in prison on “Violence against real estate owners” in connection with a land dispute with a rubber plantation developer. ...
Financial education for ethnic minorities
For Seoung Lort, understanding financial literacy is crucial, especially among ethnic communities with limited access to education due to their remote, mountainous dwellings, far from public schools. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/financial-education-for-ethnic-minorities
USAID announces new project for enhancing quality of healthcare across Cambodia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces the award of its new, five-year Enhancing Quality of Healthcare Activity II (EQHA II) to continue supporting efforts to improve the quality of public and private health services for all Cambodians. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396747/usaid-announces-new-project-for-enhancing-quality-of-healthcare-across-cambodia/
Men urged to play stronger role in childcare
A total of 95 percent of Cambodian women are involved in childcare, impacting their ability to take up full-time jobs, according to an ADB report. In response, men are being urged to play a role caring for their kids and for the government to provide ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/men-urged-to-play-stronger-role-in-childcare
Campaign aims to put an end to female violence
Orange Shield has been held to raise awareness about harmful behavior and to promote safe spaces where women and girls can feel physically and emotionally safe. ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/campaign-aims-to-put-an-end-to-female-violence
Nearly 300 youth to receive technical skills for free in Pursat
Nearly 300 youth from poor and vulnerable families will be trained in technical skills for free in Pursat province. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395951/nearly-300-youth-to-receive-technical-skills-for-free-in-pursat/
Sudary highlights drop in women NA members, but rise in Senate
Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly (NA) of 7th legislature, yesterday pointed out that the number of female members in the NA has dropped significantly, despite an increase in the senate. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395424/sudary-highlights-drop-in-women-na-members-but-rise-in-senate/
Cambodia to provide training on technical skills for 1.5 million young people
Cambodia’s private sector hopes to provide vocational training on technical skills for approximately 1.5 million young people to supplement the country’s local skilled workforce, enhance capabilities, and reduce production costs shortly. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395454/cambodia-to-provide-training-on-technical-skills-for-1-5-million-young-people/
Minister of Labour thanks the Japanese company for continuing to train technical schools in Cambodia
Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, on Nov 20, thanked the Japanese company for continuing to provide human resource training to JVC Technical Institute on vehicle repair and maintenance skills, including a project to train the capacity of Cambodian trainees in Japan through ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395614/minister-of-labour-thanks-the-japanese-company-for-continuing-to-train-technical-schools-in-cambodia/
Cambodia boosts the local economy to increase high incomes for the people
The Royal Government has been promoting the local economy to grow in all sectors by creating jobs and increasing high incomes for the people, especially those who are living in poverty. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395582/cambodia-boosts-the-local-economy-to-increase-high-incomes-for-the-people/
Ministry to fine, shutter businesses employing children
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said yesterday that businesses employing children will be shut down and fined or may even face criminal charges. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395352/ministry-to-fine-shutter-businesses-employing-children/
Gender equality in the clean energy sector
Gender equality in the energy sector was the focus of a session at Clean Energy Week, with relevant actors lobbying for more to be done to mainstream the field and make it more inclusive. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/gender-equality-in-the-clean-energy-sector
Brick factories urged to end child labour
An in-depth study by the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) has revealed that debt bondage and child labour continue in brick factories. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/brick-factories-urged-to-end-child-labour
Cambodia celebrates success in first-time hosting of SEA Games
Cambodia on Friday celebrated its success in hosting Southeast Asian (SEA) Games for the first time, saying that the biennial multi-sport event has given a boost to the country’s sports, tourism and economy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501394357/cambodia-celebrates-success-in-first-time-hosting-of-sea-games/
Children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children’s Day in Cambodia
Children, young people, authorities, celebrities, civil society organizations, and development partners from all sectors in Cambodia come together Friday to begin a three-day celebration of World Children’s Day 2023, which is officially marked on 20 November. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501394343/children-and-youth-advocate-for-child-rights-and-climate-actions-on-world-childrens-day-in-cambodia/
MoU strengthens technical and vocational internships
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, Chamber of Commerce, and employers’ association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote internship opportunities for vocational and technical training. ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/mou-strengthens-technical-and-vocational-internships
Cambodian PM awards former Malaysian journalist for SEA Games contribution
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday conferred the Royal Order MonisaraponMohaseng award on former Malaysian sports journalist-turned-sports events management specialist, ST Arasu. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501394869/cambodian-pm-awards-former-malaysian-journalist-for-sea-games-contribution/
Minister urges health centres, referral hospitals to provide 24-hour services
The Minister of Health has urged workers in the health sector to improve the quality of health centres and referral hospitals by providing 24-hour health services. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501393593/minister-urges-health-centres-referral-hospitals-to-provide-24-hour-services/
UNESCO’s digital platform guidelines to fight misinformation
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has developed guidelines for the governance of digital platforms to combat misinformation and hate speech, and promote transparency and freedom of expression. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/unescos-digital-platform-guidelines-to-fight-misinformation
NSSF extends healthcare access
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has released a statement specifying the contributions and implementation date for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) regarding voluntary healthcare contributions for self-employed individuals and NSSF members. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/nssf-extends-healthcare-access
UN set up five-year cooperation framework
Cambodia and the UN have jointly signed the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Cambodia 2024-2028, which provides guidance to the UN system at the country level. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/un-set-up-five-year-cooperation-framework
Ministry, Japanese college commit to expand cooperation
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the Osaka Christian College (OCC) of Japan have committed to continue strengthening and expanding cooperation in the field of education in Cambodia to produce human resources with quality, efficiency and potential. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501391694/ministry-japanese-college-commit-to-expand-cooperation/