Cambodian PM Urges Higher Education Institutions to Strengthen Digital and AI Skills
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has directed higher education institutions to integrate AI and digital skills into their curricula, enhancing the workforce's adaptability to the digital transformation. This aims to better align education with labor market needs and foster socio-economic growth.
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