Around 3,000 migrant workers and youth have been connected with jobs in Battambang province amid an influx of returning Cambodian migrant workers from Thailand following the armed clashes along Cambodia-Thai border. The connection was made at a provincial employment forum, organised by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training’s National Employment Agency (NEA), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Battambang on July 25. The conference aimed to share information on recruitment and training opportunities, internships, volunteer programmes and scholarships that are currently on offer across various sectors, ranging from tourism, food-processing and automotive manufacturing. “The forum represented…
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The Ministry of Health and UNICEF have launched an urgent vaccination campaign starting July 28 to support communities in Pursat, Battambang and Banteay Meanchey provinces, and beyond, to protect the health of children displaced by the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. According to UNICEF Cambodia, the campaign aims to prevent the spread of disease and safeguard the health of children and the broader community, particularly those displaced during this difficult period of forced relocation. The campaign will provide essential immunisations including tetanus and diphtheria vaccines for women, routine vaccinations for children under 2, measles-rubella vaccines for children aged 3-15…
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and UNESCO country representative Sardar Umar Alam met on Monday, July 28, to reinforce bilateral cooperation on the protection of natural resources and cultural heritage, with a particular focus on transboundary groundwater conservation and ecological sustainability. One of the key topics of discussion was the Cambodia-Mekong River Delta Aquifer (CMDA) project, which aims to enhance the sustainability of shared groundwater resources between Cambodia and Vietnam in the Mekong River Delta region. The project is being jointly implemented with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and partners including FAO, IUCN and UNESCO. Through this project,…
The Ministry of Information has issued an urgent call for all content creators, social media users and members of the public to immediately cease any form of insult or defamation targeting foreign heads of state or leaders, even in the context of current border tensions. The request was issued today, July 29, following a noticeable rise in edited images, inflammatory content and inappropriate commentary circulating online. These actions have caused insults affecting the honour and dignity of individuals, including politicians and members of royalty. The ministry urged all social media users to conduct themselves with integrity, responsibility and respect, and…
Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour has presented disturbing images and accounts of violence committed against Cambodian migrant workers living in Thailand by “Thai extremists”. The ongoing border conflict and escalating violence have driven more than 400,000 Cambodians home. He raised the issue during his keynote address to a July 28 tripartite workshop involving the labour ministry, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and representatives of both employer and worker organisations. The workshop focused on the 2025 annual review of the implementation of Cambodia’s Decent Work Country Programme 2024–2028. Sour condemned the violence, calling it “unacceptable and a grave…
Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has shared how the fight against landmines is not only Cambodia’s responsibility, but the shared responsibility of the entire world. He made the statement on Monday, July 28, as he presided over the signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the CMAA, Good People International NGO (GPI) of South Korea and the Cambodian Self-Help Demining (CSHD) organisation. The MoU aims to support mine clearance operations in Siem Reap province. The purpose of the agreement is to contribute to enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring safe…
I. What is an IPO? An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process through which a private company transitions into a public limited liability company by offering its shares to the public for the first time. This allows the company to raise capital to support expansion and accelerate its growth. Through the investment in company’s IPO, individuals will become shareholders of the company. By participating in the primary market, investors can purchase shares directly from the issuer before they are traded on the secondary market. They may benefit from capital gains as the company grows and its…
As Cambodia joined the world in marking World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, one local organisation is making waves in the fight against the country’s leading killer of children: drowning. Hile Teuk Kampuchea (HTK) has been steadily working to change the statistics, empowering children, parents and educators with the knowledge and skills needed to stay safe around water. For communities that live near rivers, lakes and flooded fields, these efforts are more than educational — they are lifesaving. “With the right support, we can ensure no child dies from a preventable cause simply because they were born near water,”…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on July 26, to address the ongoing armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border. President Trump urged “an immediate, unconditional ceasefire to prevent further casualties,” a proposal that Cambodia endorsed. Trump later confirmed that Thailand had also agreed to the ceasefire. “I just had a very good call with the Prime Minister of Cambodia, and informed him of my discussions with Thailand, and its Acting Prime Minister. Both Parties are looking for an immediate Ceasefire and Peace,” he wrote on Truth Social. “They have agreed to immediately…
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational training is currently monitoring reports circulating on social media about acts of violence committed against Cambodian nationals in Thailand, amid the ongoing armed conflict between the two countries. Ministry spokesperson Sun Mesa confirmed that he had seen videos shared online which allegedly showed violent acts committed against Cambodian workers in Thailand. He stated that the ministry’s team is actively reviewing the situation. “We have seen the videos circulating online and are currently monitoring and reviewing the situation in detail. Our labour attachés are working on this issue. We will assess the severity of the…