Accounting, auditing and taxation students have a promising career path ahead as Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation opens new opportunities for future tax officers. At the May 23 Conference on Careers in Accounting, Auditing and Tax, held at CamEd Business School, Eng Ratana, director of the Department of Large Taxpayers, emphasised the important role tax officers play in supporting national development and offered insights into the evolving digital tax landscape. He called for students to consider a rewarding and respected career in the public sector that combines professional growth with the chance to contribute to Cambodia’s economic future. “Our vision…
Author: Raksmey Hong
In the quiet village of Mongkol Borey in Cambodia’s northwestern Banteay Meanchey province, a family which was once torn apart by the desperation of poverty has found new purpose — not through distant dreams of migration, but right in the soil beneath their feet. For years, Tan Chantrea, 34, and her husband, Sao Channa, 43, were among the thousands of Cambodians who risked everything crossing illegally into Thailand in search of a better life. They left their three children behind with their grandmother, clinging to hope that life as undocumented labourers might provide the income they needed. But after three…
As cyber threats continue to grow in complexity and scale, protecting the financial sector has become an urgent priority for Cambodia. The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) convened the “Cybersecurity Day 2025” under the theme “Prevent and Protect” at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel on May 23 to highlight the crucial role cybersecurity plays in safeguarding the nation’s banking system. According to the ABC, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue — it is a fundamental element of trust and stability in the financial ecosystem. Every digital transaction, data exchange and customer interaction can be targeted by cybercriminals aiming…
Journalists and editors from leading Cambodian media outlets gathered today, May 23, for a landmark training session on the ethical and responsible portrayal of children and youth in media coverage. The one-day workshop, held in Phnom Penh, focused on child safeguarding in journalism — a critical issue increasingly recognised across Cambodia, the region and the globe. Tep Asnarith, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information, opened the “Safeguarding Guidelines for Journalists and Editors Training” workshop. He stressed the importance of protecting children, youth and vulnerable groups in media narratives. “Today’s seminar is in recognition of the growing need to ensure the…
Ministry of Information spokesman Tep Asnarith has expressed concerns over the spread of misinformation regarding a recent tragic case that appalled the Kingdom – the murder of a 14-year-old school girl. He emphasised that journalists — particularly those broadcasting live on Facebook — must verify information and ensure it is balanced before publishing or broadcasting. He stressed that news production must undergo a thorough screening process, from the initial writing stage to cross-checking with relevant sources, especially when the story involves issues of justice. “Our participation in the story should be limited accordingly,” Asnarith told The Post, referencing a case…
Staff at Phnom Penh’s Wat Kruos Primary School made a shocking discovery yesterday morning, May 21, when they found a deceased young woman on school grounds. The authorities have taken three teenagers, aged 18, 16 and 15, into custody on suspicion of rape and murder. Teachers were preparing for the start of the school day when they discovered the body, in a campus bathroom. They immediately notified the police. The Child Protection Unit (CPU) and local officers conducted a thorough examination of the scene and then carried out a post-mortem investigation and determined that the victim, a 14-year-old girl, had…
Cambodia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their shared commitment to intensify cooperation in combating transnational crime, following a series of high-level meetings between an Indonesian law enforcement delegation and key Cambodian institutions on May 20. “The 40-member Indonesian delegation, currently in Cambodia as part of a senior training programme, aims to gain international insights into crime prevention, modern policing and safeguarding Indonesian nationals overseas,” said a statement from the Indonesian embassy in Cambodia. The programme is part of a broader initiative to equip the future leadership of Indonesian law enforcement agencies with a global outlook. “During their visit, the delegation…
The Cambodian government has dismissed a recent international report alleging that the Kingdom is a global epicentre for transnational cybercrime, calling it politically motivated and lacking in scientific credibility. The report, “Policies and Patterns: State-Abetted Transnational Crime in Cambodia as a Global Security Threat”, authored by Jacob Sims and published earlier this month, alleges that the ruling party, the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has enabled and profited from widespread scam operations. “Scamming has become an enormously profitable domestic industry, likely unparalleled in the Kingdom’s history,” said the report. “Formal estimates range from $12.5 to $19 billion per year, equivalent to…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Penh Leng Heoy Team Yerng!” (Time to Play, Our Team!) floating around social media — even VannDa dropped it on stage once. But where did it all start? Meet Chhom Chheut, a 36-year-old palm tree climber from Pursat province’s Thnaot Chum commune in Krakor district, who accidentally turned his everyday life into viral gold. Known as the founder of the phrase “Team Yerng” (“Our Team”), Chheut blew up online by filming the perfectly common and often hilarious process of making sour palm wine — a traditional Khmer alcoholic beverage. With nearly 400k followers on Facebook,…
As Cambodia marks the May 20 National Day of Remembrance, Som Bunthorn, senior researcher and editor-in-chief of Searching for the Truth magazine at the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam), emphasised the critical role of education in preserving the history of the Khmer Rouge regime and fostering national reconciliation. In a recent interview, Bunthorn outlined the evolution of Cambodia’s efforts to integrate genocide education into schools, its impact on younger generations and the future of remembrance in a post-ECCC (Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia) era. “Integrating Khmer Rouge history into non-history subjects was once a challenge,” Bunthorn explained. “But…