2 min read
MLVT and Swiss Development Agency Review TVET Cooperation and Announce Prior Learning Recognition Testing for Returnee Workers
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training met with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation to review cooperation on TVET governance, coordination, and skills development in Cambodia. MLVT also stated that prior learning recognition testing for former migrant workers returning from Thailand in eight construction occupations will begin on 24 April 2026.
2 min read
National Police Report Eight Drug Crime Cases and 21 Arrests Nationwide on 30 March 2026
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug-crime enforcement results for 30 March 2026, recording eight cases and 21 arrests across seven police units. The report identified case types, provincial breakdowns, and seized narcotics including methamphetamine and ketamine.
2 min read
MOWRAM Reviews Progress of Machinery Shelter Construction and Maintenance of Mobile Water Pumps in Kandal Stung
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology reported progress on construction of a machinery shelter in Kandal Stung district and ongoing maintenance of 115 mobile water pumps for intervention operations. The ministry also stated that 15 additional pumps are planned for repair and equipment upgrades in 2026 before deployment to provincial departments.
2 min read
LASED III Launches Coastal Community Infrastructure Construction in Kampot and Kep
The LASED III project, together with government working groups and the Fisheries Administration, officially launched infrastructure construction in five coastal fishing communities in Kampot and Kep provinces. The project forms part of a broader program supporting 12 fishing community sites across three coastal provinces with planned spending of US$13.1 million, including US$11.39 million for infrastructure works.
2 min read
MoEYS Reviews Q4 2025 Progress of STEP-UP Secondary Education Science and Technology Project
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport reviewed the fourth-quarter 2025 progress report for the Science and Technology for Secondary Education Project (STEP-UP), including implementation results, indicator progress, challenges, and follow-up action plans. The ADB-supported project reported completed standard laboratory construction, upgrades to science laboratories and ICT rooms in target secondary schools, teacher training, digital learning resources, and STEM support measures for students.
1 min read
National Police Reports 15 Drug Crime Cases and 31 Arrests Nationwide on 29 March 2026
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug crime enforcement operations on 29 March 2026, with 15 cases, 31 arrests, and 1,159.60 grams of methamphetamine seized. The update covers narcotics trafficking, storage, transport, and drug use cases handled by police units in several provinces.
