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Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that no foreign language will replace Khmer as the national language in Cambodia’s education system. He further encouraged the strengthening of foundational knowledge of the Khmer language from early education levels. During a December 23 meeting with 2,225 students who achieved grade A in the 2024 national high school diploma and technical and vocational training exams, the prime minister addressed recent false claims about replacing the national language. “In recent days, claims have been made that the education ministry introduced Vietnamese as the national language in the education system. That is untrue. As long…
The “Advancing Social Protection” project, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF in partnership with the National Social Protection Fund (NSPF), concluded with a closing event in Phnom Penh on December 19. Over one million additional Cambodian workers have gained access to social protection under the four-year initiative led by the UN and supported by the EU. The initiative significantly increased the number of workers enrolled in social protection schemes, including those from informal sectors and vulnerable groups. Coverage expanded from 1.5 million workers in 2021 to 2.5 million in 2024. Additionally, more than 700,000 families – encompassing…
Cambodia has released findings from its latest agricultural surveys, providing crucial data to support evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development in the farming sector. Conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) under the Ministry of Planning and supported by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through the global 50×2030 Initiative, the surveys covers approximately 16,000 agricultural holdings nationwide and have revealed significant insights into the nation’s agricultural landscape, according to an FAO December 19 press release. The findings were presented at a workshop attended by high-level officials from the…
At least ten fake news stories aimed at undermining peace, inciting unrest and provoking ethnic hatred are produced daily in Cambodia, particularly on border-related issues, according to Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra. Speaking at the second Media Development Conference on December 19, the minister highlighted the threat such misinformation poses to national stability. He noted that much of it originates outside the country and spreads via social media to provoke public unrest. “When discussing democracy, human rights and freedom of expression, we must also consider the rule of law to safeguard [these principles] while preventing it from devolving into anarchy.…
The Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the UN Office and other International Organizations in Geneva has responded to concerns raised by independent experts in a UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) notice regarding the ongoing resettlement of residents from the Angkor conservation area, highlighting contrasting perspectives on the implementation and impact of the relocation programme. The Cambodian government, in a December 19 press statement from the permanent mission, “challenged the allegations of ‘mass forced evictions’ and ‘arbitrary displacement’,” describing such claims as misleading and baseless. The statement emphasised that the resettlement process is conducted on a…
The ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC), in collaboration with the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), concluded a three-day workshop in Phnom Penh aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and advancing victim assistance efforts. Held from December 17-19, the “Regional Workshop on Promoting Collaboration and Cooperation in Victim Assistance through Data Management” marked a significant milestone under the “Enhance Victim Assistance Programme” funded by the South Korean government through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), according to a December 19 joint press release. The release highlighted that the workshop brought together leaders, experts and humanitarian stakeholders from across ASEAN…
A total of $170 million has been spent on digital advertising in 2024, marking a growth of over 200 per cent, while the number of media outlets has decreased from over 2,000 to just over 1,000, largely due to financial challenges. Speaking at the Second Media Development Conference on Thursday, Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra noted that in 2016, $116 million was spent on advertising through traditional media, such as radio, television, newspapers and magazines. However, in 2024, spending on traditional media advertising dropped to just $80 million. The December 19 forum, organised by the information ministry and UNESCO, featured…
iDE Cambodia, a global nonprofit organisation, is marking 30 years of improving the lives of nearly six million Cambodians since 1994. The organisation has played a crucial role in fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in rural communities through innovation, market-based interventions, and support for local entrepreneurs, according to a December 19 iDE press release. “Powering local entrepreneurs – especially women and family-run businesses – is the fastest way to move households from poverty to prosperity,” iDE country director Kevin Robbins was quoted as saying. The release stated that iDE Cambodia has supported more than 450 rural…