Open Development Cambodia (ODC)

Foreign investment in Cambodia

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updates a profile page on “Foreign investment in Cambodia”. This bilingual profile page gives a quick overview of foreign investment in Cambodia, together with related content, such as the definition of foreign investment, the reasons investors invest in Cambodia, priority sectors, the contribution of foreign direct investment to GDP, investment trends by country and sector, similarities and differences between the previous and new laws on investment, and relevant publications. The profile page also consists on related dataset, including foreign investment tracker dashboard, timelines of laws and regulations and events, and major foreign investment projects in Cambodia.

Social accountability

Access to information and open budgets play a crucial role in promoting good governance and social accountability in Cambodia. Social accountability profile page was designed to provide information on budget at the sub-national level, sub-national administrative, education, and healthcare services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Cambodia

Based on the available data and information released by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, ODC has recently been collecting and has published a new dataset, interactive map layer and profile page of the “COVID-19” cases found in Cambodia. This new COVID-19 dashboard and dataset gives the demographic information of the cases found and as well as the status of treatment. The ODC team will continually update the dataset in accordance with the cases reported by the government.

Map explorer

Integrate and explore more than 400 types of geospatial data layers available in Khmer and English to gain a comprehensive understanding of geospatial data that related to Cambodia’s development trends.

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Economic Land Concessions

Explore Open Development Cambodia’s revised and updated database of Economic Land Concession profiles and maps.

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Environment and natural resources

Cambodia’s environment provides natural resources including forests, waterways, plants and wildlife. Natural resources also include minerals, energy and extractives. The environment is varied, covering at least seven distinct landscapes across the country.

Forest cover

Data on forest cover is essential for effective forest management and conservation. It enables policymakers to make informed decisions about forest management, such as identifying conservation areas, tracking changes in forest cover, and identifying areas at risk of deforestation. The forest cover profile page contains information, statistics, and datasets on forest cover from 1973 to 2014 produced by ODC, as well as forest cover from 2015 to the present imported from SERVIR Southeast Asia.

Land

Land is fundamental to the livelihoods of many Cambodians. Around 80 percent of people live in rural areas and around 73 percent depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.¹ In urban areas, many are dependent on plots of land close to livelihoods, services and social support networks.

Energy

Energy is about more than just electricity. It includes all means used to provide energy for industrial and domestic purposes, from firewood for cooking to national electricity production. This section focuses on production, distribution and use of power. Activities involving the exploration, extraction and refining of oil and gas are described in the extractive industries section.

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Cambodia and China to hold first “2+2” dialogue in Phnom Penh

22 April 2026

On April 21, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) announced in a statement that Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defence Minister Tea Seiha will meet with their Chinese counterparts, Wang Yi and Dong Jun, to co-chair the inaugural “2+2” Strategic Dialogue. ...

CHRC pushes back against ‘Scambodia’ label, citing human rights, national dignity concerns

22 April 2026

The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has formally called on The Wall Street Journal to review and correct what it described as a derogatory and harmful headline that labelled the country “Scambodia”, warning that such language risks undermining the dignity and rights of the Cambodian ...

51 years on: From Khmer Rouge atrocities to justice, and reflections of commemorations

22 April 2026

April 17 marks the 51st anniversary of the rise to power of the Khmer Rouge regime, a date widely regarded as one of the darkest turning points in Cambodia’s modern history. ...

KOICA, labour ministry announce new workforce development agreement

22 April 2026

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training have signed a Record of Discussions on the “Skilled Workforce Development to Meet Industry Demands in Cambodia”. ...

Ministry demands WSJ correction over cybercrime report, calls label ‘damaging’ to national dignity

22 April 2026

Cambodia’s Ministry of Information has strongly criticised a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, accusing the publication of using “insulting” and “unprofessional” language that undermines the country’s dignity and misrepresents its efforts to combat cybercrime. ...

Sihanoukville stalled projects persist as scam crackdown reshapes economy

20 April 2026

Sihanoukville is struggling to regain momentum. Once driven by Chinese investment, Cambodia’s coastal hub now faces a stalled construction sector, hit by weak capital inflows and uncertainty linked in part to an ongoing crackdown on online scam operations. ...

Khmer New Year road falls by nine; still 17 too many

20 April 2026

At least 17 people died in traffic accidents during the three days of the traditional Khmer New Year festival, from April 14 to 16. ...

Formal protest against Thai border encroachments, Cambodia warns of sovereignty violations

20 April 2026

Cambodia has formally protested continued activities by Thai armed forces that violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity along multiple sections of the shared border, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ...

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Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Casino location in Cambodia"

3 April 2026

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Retail fuel prices in Cambodia"

27 March 2026

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated the exisiting dataset on “Special economic zone in Cambodia"

25 March 2026

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Announcement on earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan

23 April 2026

On 20 April 2026, Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an announcement on earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan.The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training would like to inform the public, especially all interns and skilled workers currently residing and working in Japan, that ...

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Press release on the formal protest of the Royal Government of Cambodia against activities conducted by Thai Armed Forces

23 April 2026

On 19 April 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the formal protest of the Royal Government of Cambodia against activities conducted by Thai Armed Forces.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia has ...

 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release on citizens who have been affected by the Thai military's encirclement of land along the Cambodian-Thai border

22 April 2026

On 8 April 2026, Banteay Meanchey Provincial Administration issued a press release on citizens who have been affected by the Thai military’s encirclement of land along the Cambodian-Thai border.The Banteay Meanchey provincial administration would like to inform the public, citizens who have been affected by ...

 Banteay Meanchey Provincial Administration

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