The National assembly on Wednesday passed a new law on taxation that has been in draft for years, as part of efforts to bolster the government’s tax collection process. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-tax-law-passed/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Lou Kim Chhun, government delegate in charge as chairman and CEO of Sihanoukville autonomous Port, said he was determined to push the development of a new container terminal and deep-water port in Sihanoukville. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/sihanoukville-autonomous-port-ceo-vows-port-will-become-regional-hub/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Men Sam an, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection, received here on June 21 a Lao delegation led by Dr. Khamphanh Phommathath, Chairman of the State Inspection authority. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/dpm-men-sam-an-receives-lao-state-inspection-authority-delegation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Prime Minister Hun Sen said that the southwest parts of Cambodia are a hub with huge potential for investment due to their well-connected infrastructure, easy transport to deep seaports, and sufficient electricity supplies. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/pm-says-huge-investment-potential-for-southwest-region/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The amount of payments made via electronic system in Cambodia reached nearly 1,000 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022, said a senior official of National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-electronic-payment-amount-among-highest-in-world/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Council for the Development of Cambodia recently finalised a new draft law on special economic zones (SEZs), aiming to attract investment into the country by providing incentives, enhancing transparency, and promoting fair competition. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-draft-law-on-sezs-finalised/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Health has alerted people to be vigilant and continue to practise preventive measures followed for COVID-19, as transmission from a new sub- variant, Omicron XBB.1.5, are increasing in neighbouring countries. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/concern-as-omicron-variant-cases-rise-in-neighbouring-countries/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

In a voice message released late last night, Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice to immediately amend the election law on those who have the right to stand for election. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/pm-calls-for-immediate-constitutional-amendment-to-bar-those-who-do-not-vote-from-standing-for-election/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Helen Keller International, will organize a January 27 workshop to introduce the project “Treatment and care of children with an acute, moderate and severe malnutrition”. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/malnutrition-workshop-planned-for-capital/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Cambodian government on Friday approved a new draft taxation law which is said to contribute to promoting and enhancing the Cambodian business sector, increase the favorable investment environment, and strengthen fiscal compliance. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/government-approves-new-draft-law-on-taxation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Cambodia Microfinance association (CMa) have jointly launched the “Safe Finance in Community” project to promote financial literacy, rights and consumer protection in communities, a press statement said on Monday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-launches-project-to-promote-financial-literacy-at-local-level/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Kingdom’s central bank and the Cambodia Microfinance association (CMa) have jointly launched a project aimed at promoting financial literacy, consumer empowerment and consumer protections at the community level. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/central-bank-cma-roll-out-local-level-safe-finance-plan/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and UnionPay International (UPI) signed a deal on Monday to promote cross-border payment with China and improve the use of the Khmer riel. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cross-border-qr-payments-between-china-and-cambodia-launch/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia’s first premium seaplane service is slated to start operations in late-2023 to early-2024, initially connecting Phnom Penh with locations within a 1.5-hour flying time. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/premium-seaplane-slated-for-take-off-late-2023-to-early-2024/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

King Norodom Sihamoni issued a Royal Decree granting the status of professors in the field of education to 276 teachers,from eight educational institutions, to increase work efficiency and as an incentive. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/royal-decree-confers-professorships-on-276-teachers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Ministry of Foreign AffAirs of MAlAysiA hAs issued A press releAse reAssuring thAt there wAs no public progrAmme held during the self-imposed exile SAm RAinsy’s stAy in MAlAysiA. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/mAlAysiAn-foreign-ministry-no-public-progrAmme-held-during-sAm-rAinsys-stAy-in-mAlAysiA/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

A meeting between the GermAn EmbAssy in CAmbodiA And stAkeholders in the microfinAnce sector hAs outlined proposAls including improving communicAtion with clients, compliAnce set-ups And grievAnce redress mechAnisms. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/germAn-embAssy-tAlks-mfi-with-stAkeholders/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

Cambodia has declared a ban on entry for the 22 members of the Oversight Board for Meta, the parent company of Facebook, effective from July 4. If any of these members are currently in the country, they are required to leave within 48 hours. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-bans-entry-for-all-meta-oversight-board-members/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Chinese-invested Siem Reap angkor International airport in northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province will commence operations in October, said a statement from the State Secretariat of Civil aviation on Thursday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/chinese-invested-airport-in-cambodias-tourist-hub-to-commence-operations-in-october/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has issued a directive barring students from using phones or electronic devices in classrooms or during study hours without the permission of teachers. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/education-minister-issues-order-limiting-cellphone-use-in-classes/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>