Social development
Cambodia raises $21 mil for border infrastructure
Cambodia has to date raised $21 million from charitable people for border infrastructure development, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501564722/cambodia-raises-21-mil-for-border-infrastructure/
Minimum wage for workers raised by $4 for next year
Next year’s minimum wage for the garment, footwear, and travel goods industries has been set at $208 per month, an increase of $4 from this year. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501562708/minimum-wage-for-workers-raised-by-4-for-next-year/
National conference aims to enhance lifelong learning and rural education
The 5th National Conference addressed the learning crisis and improving primary education in rural areas by engaging stakeholders to enhance lifelong learning, support teachers and strengthen education reforms. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/national-conference-aims-to-enhance-lifelong-learning-and-rural-education
Japan and Cambodia partner to enhance kindergarten teacher training
The two nations have signed an agreement to provide training for Cambodian kindergarten teachers based on Japanese early-childhood education principles, focusing on learning through play to enhance teaching quality and capacity in Cambodia. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/japan-and-cambodia-partner-to-enhance-kindergarten-teacher-training
Education Ministry planning 130 model schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will evaluate 130 additional public schools at all levels as potential model schools and plans to officially announce selected institutions next year. ,,, ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561902/education-ministry-planning-130-model-schools/
Cambodian UN rep dismisses request to suspend Press Charter
The Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva on Tuesday criticised the request from human rights experts at the UN to suspend the Cambodian Press Charter, claiming it was made with insufficient evidence. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561918/cambodian-un-rep-dismisses-request-to-suspend-press-charter/
PM’s six pointers to enhance modernisation, quality of healthcare in Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has made six key recommendations to the Ministry of Health, doctors, and health workers in Cambodia to improve the quality of healthcare services. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501560698/pms-six-pointers-to-enhance-modernisation-quality-of-healthcare-in-cambodia/
Ministry unveils school feeding policy
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports has announced the implementation of the Government Policy on School Feeding 2024-2035. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501560409/ministry-unveils-school-feeding-policy/
Cambodia, Laos agree on more border authorities’ cooperation
Cambodian and Lao authorities along the border are urged to hold regular annual meetings to enhance security, public order, and social stability for both nations. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501560422/cambodia-laos-agree-on-more-border-authorities-cooperation/
Council drafts 4-year action plan to end violence against children
The Cambodian National Council for Children of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Rehabilitation yesterday held its first inter-ministerial meeting to prepare the national plan for the prevention of violence against children. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501560403/council-drafts-4-year-action-plan-to-end-violence-against-children/
Free school meals programme approved
Officials have given the green light to a scheme that will provide free meals in schools after a pilot programme increased the attendance and nutrition of over 113,000 students. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/free-school-meals-programme-approved
Cambodia cracks down on 104 human trafficking and sexual exploitation cases in the first half of 2024
Cambodia intensified its efforts against human trafficking and sexual exploitation, addressing 104 cases in the first half of 2024, according to a report released on Saturday by the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT). ...
Ministry: US sanctions on tycoon Ly Yong Phat and L.Y.P. Group “unjust”
Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has expressed “deep regret” over what it described as the “unjust” decision by the US Department of the Treasury (USDT) to impose sanctions on business tycoon Ly Yong Phat and several enterprises in the country. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-us-sanctions-on-tycoon-ly-yong-phat-and-l-y-p-group-unjust-
Diabetes: A hidden killer amidst Cambodia’s ageing population growth
“I was shocked to see a 30-year-old woman bedridden with diabetes, to the point of losing consciousness, swollen due to kidney failure and unable to urinate,” said Minister of Health Chheang Ra, expressing his concern about the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and Cambodia’s ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/diabetes-a-hidden-killer-amidst-cambodia-s-ageing-population-growth
Youth empowerment shines at Changemakers Social Incubator 2
Over 60 young future leaders gathered for the Changemakers Social Incubator 2: Social Hackathon for change earlier this month. The event was hosted by Impact Hub Phnom Penh and funded by USAID’s Advancing Youth Leadership initiative. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-empowerment-shines-at-changemakers-social-incubator-2
NSSF expands scope of health partners to more than 1,500 facilities
Kata On, Secretary of State and Spokesman of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, yesterday stated that the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has expanded the scope of healthcare to partner with more than1573 healthcare facilities across 25 capitals and provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558785/nssf-expands-scope-of-health-partners-to-more-than-1500-facilities/
Oddar Meanchey students discover Khmer Rouge-era history
The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam)’s Anlong Veng Peace Center hosted a classroom forum on the “History of Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979)” for 25 students of Sre Noi High School on September 10. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/oddar-meanchey-students-discover-khmer-rouge-era-history
Education ministry evaluates strategic achievements
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) held a meeting to review the implementation of the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557429/education-ministry-evaluates-strategic-achievements/
Health Ministry reports dengue control success
The Ministry of Health reported a successful mission on the control of dengue fever nationwide, highlighting the remarkable decrease in infection rates for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501556744/health-ministry-reports-dengue-control-success/
Ministry builds, upgrades 1,550 km of rural roads
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) yesterday released its one- year performance report. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555854/ministry-builds-upgrades-1550-km-of-rural-roads/
NSAF to implement social protection for pregnant women and their babies in prison
The National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) is rolling out a groundbreaking initiative to support pregnant women and infants under two in prison. ...
PM urges access to education for the disabled
In a message to mark National Literacy Day which was observed yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed responsible authorities to make it easier for persons with disabilities to access education. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555437/pm-urges-access-to-education-for-the-disabled/
Demands eased in 3rd round of workers’ wage negotiations
The third meeting over negotiations for next year’s minimum wage for the garment, footwear and travel goods industries was held on Friday with a better than expected result as both sides have shifted on their previous demands. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555369/demands-eased-in-3rd-round-of-workers-wage-negotiations/
Third minimum wage negotiation – Employers agree to $2 now as employees reduce to $10
The third textile, garment, footwear and travel goods minimum wage negotiation for 2025 has yet to reach a consensus, even though employers representatives raised their offer from $1 to $2, while union representatives dropped their rate from $14 to $10. ...
Sovann Sreypech and Pou Soreachny
https://cambojanews.com/third-minimum-wage-negotiation-employers-agree-to-2-now-as-employees-reduce-to-10/