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Takhmao Breaks Ground on Two Agricultural Research Buildings
Cambodia broke ground in Takhmao on CASA offices and a biochemistry building for the National Agricultural Laboratory on 26 October. Opening dates remain unknown.
Read news →Society & tourismNew science library opens at Battambang’s Anlong Vil school
A science library at Anlong Vil High School in Battambang is intended for students, teachers and local residents. Visitor arrangements remain unspecified.
Read news →Society & tourismPhnom Penh selects 466 teachers for public school transfers
Phnom Penh selected 466 teachers for public school transfers. The results left 365 positions to fill, with classroom start dates yet to be confirmed.
Read news →Society & tourismCambodia Seeks AFD Study of Mekong–Tonle Sap Waterway
Cambodia has asked France's AFD to consider backing an initial study of the Prek Angkor Ban waterway proposal. No project funding or construction timetable has been announced.
Read news →Society & tourismPhnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City agree on $8m school project
An October 5 agreement sets out Vietnam-funded upgrades to a school in Phnom Penh's Dangkor district, with 104 new classrooms and an estimated year of work.
Read news →Society & tourismPhnom Penh plans Jan 2027 switch to new Kandal landfill
A 143-hectare landfill in Ang Snuol is scheduled to take over from Dangkor on Jan. 1, 2027, serving Phnom Penh and several nearby provinces.
Read news →Society & tourismPISA 2025: Cambodia improves across all three subjects
Cambodia’s PISA 2025 scores rose in science, mathematics and reading. The results show progress, but they do not measure every teenager or individual school.
Read news →Society & tourismAngkor’s August foreign visitor decline narrows to 8%
Angkor sold 46,770 tickets to foreign visitors in August 2026, down 8.02% year on year, while January–August visits were still down 29.07%.
Read news →Society & tourismCambodia and UK deepen education cooperation
Cambodia and the UK have signed an education MoU covering primary education, higher-education partnerships and scholarship programmes.
Read news →Society & tourismCambodia and JICA start 36-month water management project
Cambodia and JICA have agreed a 36-month nationwide programme to strengthen water-sector administration, planning and utility capacity.
Read news →Society & tourismNorea International School opens on Koh Pich in Phnom Penh
Norea International School is now open on Koh Pich, adding a new option for families before its permanent Norea City campus is completed.
Read news →Society & tourismCambodia and OIF sign five-year French education plan
Cambodia and OIF have signed a five-year plan covering French curricula, textbooks, teacher training, digital resources and volunteer teachers.
Read news →Society & tourismCambodia launches rural water and sanitation plan to 2033
Cambodia has launched a 2026–2033 rural water, sanitation and hygiene strategy. It sets a national direction, but local service quality still varies.
Read news →Society & tourismAdelaide Education Group launches Cambodia presence with True VISIONS
Adelaide Education Group has launched a Cambodia presence with True VISIONS. For families, the practical value is in new Australian study pathways, not a confirmed new local campus.
Read news →Society & tourismJapan backs Kampong Cham teacher training upgrade with ¥1.189bn grant
Cambodia and JICA signed a ¥1.189bn grant to upgrade teacher training in Kampong Cham with new STEM facilities, an assembly hall and teaching equipment.
Read news →Society & tourismCambodia shifts vocational training toward AI and innovation
Cambodia says TVET will put more emphasis on AI, digital technology and automation, but the June policy push did not set out new course lists or launch dates.
Read news →Society & tourismBakheng Phase 3 reaches 72% completion in Phnom Penh
Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 was about 72% complete on 15 May. It is due to add 195,000 m³/day, with full operation expected in Q2 2027.
Read news →Society & tourismCambodia formally recognises OxfordAQA qualifications
Cambodia has moved from May talks to formal recognition of OxfordAQA qualifications, clarifying local university progression routes for students.
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