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A Joint Task Force, comprising members of the Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Department, United States Homeland Security Investigations, the Child Protection Unit (CPU), Internet Crimes Office (ICAC) and Kompong Chhnang Police Command have arrested a male Kompong Chhnang ...

On 2 December 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued an announcement on the meeting between H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and Ms. Mariam Sherman, World Bank’s Director Division for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR.Meanwhile, in the ...

On 1 December 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued an announcement on the outcomes of 5th sub-national administrative investment fund management board meeting. As a result, the meeting reviewed and approved the draft guideline on annual performance evaluation for the new municipal/district administration, ...

Stop Online Harm (SOH), a new women-led platform to empower and support survivors of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), has been launched with the aim of giving a voice to the many victims of online harm who stay silent in a rapidly growing digital landscape. ...

The cookbooks, “The Taste of Angkor” and its sequel, “The Taste of Angkor 2,” published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, were honored with the “Best of the Best – Cambodia” Award at the Gourmand Awards Best of the Best 1995-2025 (30 ...

On 29 November 2025, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva issued a press statement to urge the special rapporteur to act meaningfully and substantively on the human rights concerns at the border.The ...

On 29 November 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the official visit of the foreign minister of New Zealand to the Kingdom of Cambodia. During the courtesy call on the morning of 29 November ...

On 28 November 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the third round of bilateral consultations between the Kingdom of Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Republic of Poland’s Ministry of ...

On 28 November 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the official visit of Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the 15th meeting of the Cambodia-Laos joint commission for ...

On 28 November 2025, the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia issued a press release on the 28th ASEAN Insurance Regulators’ Meeting, the 51st ASEAN Insurance Council Meeting, and related meetings. The 28th ASEAN Insurance Regulators’ Meeting, the 51st ASEAN Insurance Council Meeting, and related meetings took ...

Delivered by Mr. Dixon Siu, our first presentation focused on the foundational concepts of AI and the paramount importance of gender inclusivity in its development and deployment. The presentation served as both a technical primer on modern AI capabilities and a stark warning about the ...

Delivered by Mr. Dixon Siu, the presentation on the importance of AI governance commenced by highlighting the immense potential of AI, demonstrating its innovative applications across multiple critical domains, including health care, education, and agriculture. However, he immediately tempered this optimism with a critical warning: ...

On 28 November 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn’s participation in the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie and Bilateral Meetings in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda.On the ...

On 27 November 2025, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement about the organization of the Business Matching on “Market Opportunities for Cambodian Product in the New Era” during the 18th Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo). The Business Matching aims to disseminate and promote the extensive ...

On 27 November 2025, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs issued an official announcement on the official inauguration of the Women’s Economic and Entrepreneurship Development Center (WEE-DC). WEE-DC will implement four flagship programs, such as economic development for women, business incubator program, research innovation hub, as ...

Despite global campaigns calling for action, Cambodian women continue to face a relentless spectrum of violence—from domestic killings and factory harassment to digital violations—as seen in recent cases, including the brutal murder of a pregnant wife to the online circulation of a female content creator’s ...

The National AI Strategy (2025-2030) and Readiness Report prioritize educational reform to close the gender gap by mandating the creation of targeted AI courses and specific institutional protocols. Crucially, they emphasize building a supportive environment through mentorship programs and increasing the visibility of female lecturers ...

Cambodia’s National AI Strategy (2025-2030) addresses Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) indirectly but fundamentally by setting Ethical and Responsible AI as a core priority. This commitment, informed by the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment, requires the Strategy to focus on data protection, digital literacy, and inclusive development. ...

UNESCO Cambodia’s AI Readiness Assessment demonstrated that the deeply ingrained societal beliefs are a major driver of a significant gender gap in the STEM industry in the country. As STEM fields are widely seen as male-dominated, many girls internalise these expectations, which lowers their confidence ...

Cambodia’s AI Readiness Assessment Report, finalized in July 2025, directly addresses gender inclusion by identifying a significant gender gap in STEM fields and the AI workforce as a major national challenge, with only 16.68% of women graduating from STEM, compared to 83.32% of men.  Closing ...

On 26 November 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement on adherence to the One-China Policy. Cambodia resolutely adheres to the One-China Policy and recognizes that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole lawful government representing ...

On 26 November 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand to Cambodia. The upcoming official visit reaffirms the shared commitment of both countries​​ to further enhance ...

WHO has warned that despite two decades of global efforts, rates of gender-based violence remain largely unchanged, with more than one in four women in the Western Pacific Region—including Cambodia—experiencing intimate partner or sexual violence, prompting urgent calls for stronger prevention, accountability and survivor-centred health ...

On 20–21 November 2025, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) conducted a two-day Advanced Data Analysis training program for the Database Unit (DBU) of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA). The training held at Classy Hotel in Battambang was supported by the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and ...