The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has released a statement specifying the contributions and implementation date for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) regarding voluntary healthcare contributions for self-employed individuals and NSSF members. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nssf-extends-healthcare-access/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A seven-yeAr-old dolphin hAs been killed by An electric shock device, which is An illegAl form of fishing, with the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry And Fisheries (MAFF) condemning the use of illegAl fishing geAr And vowing to crAck down on perpetrAtors. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/cAll-for-stricter-regulAtion-on-dolphin-protection-AreAs/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

A digitAl cAmpAign, #ShowMeYourTree, hAs been lAunched to increAse AwAreness About the importAnce of biodiversity, fAntAstic lAndscApe views, And the cruciAl roles of the protectors, especiAlly indigenous communities, in rAinforest conservAtion.  <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/digitAl-cAmpAign-lAunched-to-protect-cAmbodiAs-forests/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

The Ministry of Interior’s new headquarters was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Hun Manet on November 6. The facility was completed in just under two years, at a cost of approximately $60 million. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-interior-ministry-hq-inaugurated/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received yesterday in Hanoi Mr. PhanDucTu, Board Chairman of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), during his stay in Vietnam for a two-day official visit. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodian-pm-meets-leaders-of-vietnamese-companies/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The government has introduced a new measure in its fight against human trafficking, with tourist visas now specifically indicating that the bearer is unable to work legally in Cambodia. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-visa-stamps-aim-to-curb-trafficking-illegal-employment/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The National assembly (Na) of Cambodia, through the Committee on Foreign affairs, Cooperation, and Information in collaboration with the asian Vision Institute (aVI), held a seminar on “Cambodia-Europe Relations in Regional Connection and Peace” at the National assembly on Friday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/na-avi-hold-seminar-on-cambodia-eu-relations/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is set to sign a “Cooperation and Coalition agreement” with 27 other parties at an event to be presided over by CPP president and former prime minister Hun Sen on October 25. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ruling-party-forms-historic-coalition-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, has not only positively impacted on local people’s lives, but also significantly contributed to the kingdom’s economic growth. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/%e1%9e%8f%e1%9f%86%e1%9e%94%e1%9e%93%e1%9f%8b%e1%9e%9f%e1%9f%81%e1%9e%8a%e1%9f%92%e1%9e%8b%e1%9e%80%e1%9e%b7%e1%9e%85%e1%9f%92%e1%9e%85%e1%9e%96%e1%9e%b7%e1%9e%9f%e1%9f%81/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is reforming teacher training institutions by focusing on developing teachers’ skills in content, pedagogical lessons, teaching methods and the use of teaching technology so that teachers can achieve a higher level of professionalism. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/education-ministry-reforms-teacher-methodology-use-of-technology/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia’s GDP per capita is forecast to hit $2,071 in 2024, up from some $1,917 in 2023, said a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Saturday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-gdp-per-capita-to-reach-2071-next-year-report/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia on Sunday called for the inclusion of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) agreement into the WTO programme as such a fusion will benefit the member states &ndash; including Cambodia &ndash; by enhancing the investment climate. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-bats-for-trade-cooperation-at-wto-meet/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A business forum scheduled to be held on TuesdAy in KuAlA Lumpur, MAlAysiA, is expected to pAve the wAy to enhAnce bilAterAl cooperAtion on trAde, investment And economy between CAmbodiA And MAlAysiA. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/cAmbodiA-reAdy-to-rAmp-up-trAde-ties-with-mAlAysiA/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand reached $341.8 million in the first month of 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2% over the same period last year, as reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/bilateral-trade-with-thailand-nearly-342m/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Social affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation has shared plans to establish a working group to find solutions for people who beg, both those living with disabilities and those without. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-working-group-to-provide-beggars-assistance/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A groundbreAking report supported by USAID highlights the criticAl stAte of biodiversity in the Mekong River. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/the-mekong-rAnks-As-the-third-most-biodiverse-river-worldwide/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

China Metro Group conducting technical studies on the light rail transit system in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province has reported a positive move in the studies, citing its commitment to make the projects successful. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/technical-study-presents-positive-findings-on-city-light-rail-in-pp-siem-reap/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Eight people have been reprimanded and one suspect has been sent to court during the beginning of a 30-day campaign against state land occupation and deforestation in Pursat province. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/deforestation-crackdown-in-pursat-yields-large-seizures/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth emphasised the critical importance of protecting forests and natural resources, asserting that it is a top priority for the ministry and stressing the need for modern technology to combat illegal activities in these areas. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/satellite-tech-to-boost-forest-natural-resource-protection/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The education ministries of Cambodia and Timor-Leste have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on higher education to further promote science and culture education between the two countries. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-timor-leste-sign-mou-on-higher-education/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>