Data visualization and storytelling training
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) hosted a training on “Data visualization and storytelling” on December 20-21 and 26, 2022, with 24 participants, including journalists, citizen journalists, indigenous youth journalists, journalism students, and CSOs. People with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to join. This training was divided
ODC Meets Open Knowledge Festival 2014
ODC Design Team Leader, Huy Eng, was supported by the OKFestival Foundation to attend the Open Knowledge Festival 2014, which took place July 15–17 2014 in Berlin, Germany. The event was held at the Kulturbrauerei, an aesthetically beautiful piece of architecture originally built and operated
Gemstones
Many varieties of gemstone are found in Cambodia, with rubies and sapphires being the most valuable. Diamonds and emeralds are not found here. There is no large-scale commercial mining of gems. Stones are recovered by individuals or small family or community groups.
Open Development Cambodia has updated 18 new Natural Protected Areas (NPAs)
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has just published a new online resource detailing Cambodia’s 18 new Natural Protected Areas (NPAs) in two languages(Khmer and English). Together with the website’s map web tool, this profile page aims to provide the most up-to-date information of the country’s natural
Small concession in eviction fight
Authorities have partially backed down on an order forcing 196 residents in Phnom Penh’s Por Sen Chey district to move their homes, but refused to scrap the plan completely when confronted at Chaom Chao commune hall yesterday.
Phuong Sopheap, one of about 20 residents that congregated
OSK and RHB bank in merger deal
OSK Holdings Berhad and RHB Capital Berhad have announced the signing of a conditional share purchase agreement to merge their investment banking operations, creating the largest investment bank by assets in Malaysia, an official press release said.
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012060556578/Business/osk-and-rhb-bank-in-merger-deal.html
Oil and gas resources
Oil and gas have been found on Cambodian territory but no commercial extraction has begun. When extraction may begin is uncertain while oil prices are at comparatively low levels. All the petroleum products for local demand are imported, chiefly from Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand. Consumption
Soldiers Keep watch over Broma Villagers
More than seven months after government security forces violently evicted hundreds of people living in Kratie province’s Broma village to quell a so-called secessionist movement, more than 70 families are still being prevented by patrolling soldiers from returning to the site of their former homes,
Open Development Cambodia publishes new topic pages on Water policy and administration, Rivers and lakes, and Marine and coastal areas
Open Development Cambodia has published new topic page of Water policy and administration, Rivers and lakes, and Marine and coastal areas, which could be found under the “Water resources” page on ODC website.Please click here to access topic page of Water policy and administration.Please click here to access topic
Press release of the Ministry of Justice on the invitation of political parties or civil society organizations to meet and discuss the 10th Amendment to the Constitution
On 28 July 2022, the Ministry of Justice has posted a press release on the invitation of political parties or civil society organizations to meet and discuss the 10th Amendment to the Constitution. According to the press, the invitation aims to dispel any misconceptions surrounding the
Ministry of Justice
Launching ceremony on national report on the final result of the General Population Census of Cambodia 2019
On 26 January 2021, the National Committee for General Population Census of Cambodia organized a launching ceremony on National Report on the Final Result of the General Population Census of Cambodia 2019 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Pukitra Hotel. Taking this opportunity National Institute of
National Institute of Statistics
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Ministry of Women’s Affairs. Photo taken from the Ministry’s Facebook Page, taken on 17 September 2016.EstablishmentUnder Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0197/22, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs was formally established on 24 January 1996. The Ministry became the Ministry of Women and Veteran’s Affairs under the Royal
10 arrested over land grabbing in Preah Sihanouk province
Officials in Preah Sihanouk province arrested 10 people over land grabbing in Kampong Seila district. Reports said almost 300 people were involved in the land encroachment in the province.
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501041329/10-arrested-over-land-grabbing-in-preah-sihanouk-province/
10 Cambodians mourned on UN Peacekeepers Day
The National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces (NPMEC) on May 26 commemorated the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, in recognition of their service and sacrifice and to honour the memory of those who had lost their lives in the course of peacekeeping.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/10-cambodians-mourned-un-peacekeepers-day
Jobs
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/ specializes in aggregating data and developing interactive digital maps and datasets. Data from many sources are collated into an easily-accessed platform, opening space for informed discussion of development issues. ODC was launched in 2011 as an independent, politically-neutral body and
Viet Nam, Cambodia aim for $20billion in trade, boost cooperation in defence, transport
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday had talks in Hà Nội with Cambodian counterpart Samdech Hun Manet, who was on a two-day visit to Việt Nam, also his first to an ASEAN country.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501405428/viet-nam-cambodia-aim-for-20billion-in-trade-boost-cooperation-in-defence-transport/
Robbers’ terms made concurrent
Both Prum Chan Samnang, a 20-year-old former Smart Axiata employee, and Phy Phirum, a 20-year-old air conditioning technician, were lucky enough to receive a rare “consolidation of sentences” yesterday at Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
Tin Sokhavuth
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16679/robbers----terms-made-concurrent/
Civil and commercial litigation
Since 1993, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has been working to reform the country’s legal framework, and in particular the application of justice, to provide a clear and fixed procedural system to ensure respect for individual rights and equality before the courts.67 In theory,
Obligations of associations and non-governmental organizations
On 04 July 2017, the Ministry of Interior of Cambodia has released a public announcement on obligations of associations and non-governmental organizations after notifying that some associations and non-governmental organizations haven’t complied correctly with regulations of Article 10 and 25 of “Law on Associations and
Ministry of Interior
Climate action plan needed
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said yesterday that climate change will be a concern in some Asian countries, including Cambodia.
He encouraged the countries to find ways to manage any affects on their economies. Economists recognize it will lower growth in some main sectors of the economy –
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012101259257/Business/climate-action-plan-needed.html
