Social development

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Cambodia 161 out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, which is a further drop from 151 in 2024, reflecting a deteriorating media landscape, according to its report released a day before World Press Freedom Day. ...

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the suspension of USAID support and Cambodia’s drop in press freedom rankings from 151 to 161 were the most widely discussed topics during an event held to mark the 32nd World Press Freedom Day. ...

In the past decade, Cambodia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation, marked by notable growth in digital platforms. ...

A new $10 million 2025-2029 initiative aims to accelerate the institutionalisation and expansion of Cambodia’s national homegrown school feeding programme. ...

Travelling southwest from Phnom Penh, a 187-km highway connecting Cambodia’s capital with the port city of Sihanoukville passes through 31 townships and 110 villages, including Voa Sar village.​ ...

Since its launch in late 2023, around 113,000 young people have enrolled in Cambodia’s vocational and technical training programme, with 63 percent having already graduated.​ ...

Despite achieving major tourism strides, the poverty rate in Siem Reap is much higher than the national average of 20 percent. ...

Cambodia anticipates that malaria will be totally eradicated by the end of 2025, in line with the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2011-2025). ...

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Thursday ordered the seizure of opposition advisor and labor activist Rong Chhun’s assets, including his home, over a contested $100,000 fine linked to a 2021 incitement conviction widely criticized by rights groups. ...

In a time of significant global political and economic changes, nearly all businesses — especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — are facing numerous challenges. ...

In the past five years, more than 6,000 farming households in Cambodia, nearly half of them led by women, have seen their incomes soar thanks to iDE Cambodia’s efforts. ...

A senior insurance regulator has described the potential of the Kingdom’s insurance sector, while acknowledging that uptake remains low. ...

The Royal Government Friday unveiled details of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract worth $1.156 billion between Cambodian and Chinese companies for the development of the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) project, structured under a 51-49 percent ownership model. ​ ...

SHE’s programme has supported over 2,600 women-led MSMEs in Cambodia through gender-focused training, mentoring and financial support, helping 93 percent of participants formalise and scale their businesses, create over 1,000 jobs, and increase incomes. ...

The “Say No to Fake News” campaign was launched on April 1, which coincided with April Fool’s Day. However, the campaign is no joke but rather an initiative to raise awareness and take action against those who deliberately spread misinformation. ...

Members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have urged Cambodia to move forward with reforms initiatives to further build on the economic success, a statement issued by the WTO that carried the concluding remarks of Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following the successful completion of the ...

Kampong Thom province is poised to become more attractive to both local and foreign investors, particularly in key sectors such as agro-industry, manufacturing, and tourism, once key infrastructure projects are completed, said Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of ...

Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) Hang Chuon Naron Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress and identify target schools for 2025 to support the implementation of model schools. ...

TikTok has launched a new feature, describing it as part of its efforts to strengthen its commitment to creating a safe space for users. ...

Cambodia’s Vision 2050 received a boost as the World Bank Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s long-term development through a newly approved Partnership Framework (2025-2029). ...

The 2025 World Population Review has ranked Cambodia’s education 120th globally amongst the 203 countries on the list and is the lowest in ASEAN, highlighting ongoing challenges in the nation’s education system ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Tuesday convened a high-level meeting to prepare the new education pathway, aiming to provide multiple study options that cater to students’ abilities and align with the needs of the labour market. ...

Some members of the public have expressed dismay at what they have called poor communication from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), after a number of citizens were unable to register for NSSF cards due to new requirements. ...

The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development Hem Vanndy, presided over the official launch of the Operational Plan on Social Security Formalisation 2024–2026.​​ ...