Phnom Penh Municipal Council chairman Pa Socheatvong said the Municipal Hall has decided to temporarily suspend administrative action against eight families involved in a land dispute at the Russey Keo development area. Officials will be sent to investigate whether demolishing the houses of the eight <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/families-evictions-to-be-reviewed/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A NAtionAl Police report for 2019 sAid thAt of the 4,121 trAffic Accidents thAt occurred throughout lAst yeAr, 1,981 people &ndAsh; including 330 femAles And 1,651 mAles &ndAsh; hAd died. Another 3,919 were seriously injured And 2,222 suffered minor injuries. The report sAid trAffic Accidents <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/Accidents-clAimed-1981-lives-lAst-yeAr/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

A prominent forest Activist in KAmpong Speu province sAid he would Ask the provinciAl DepArtment of Environment on WednesdAy to investigAte lAnd encroAchment in the Phnom OrAl Wildlife SAnctuAry. CheA HeAn, the director of the NAturAl Resources And Wildlife PreservAtion OrgAnisAtion, Alleged thAt neArly 100hA <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/Activist-urges-investigAtion-of-sAnctuAry-encroAchment/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

With the new coronavirus claiming its 17th life in China, the Cambodian Ministry of Health on Thursday said it is taking measures to ensure the disease does not enter the Kingdom, including inspecting all flights from Wuhan City, the outbreak’s epicentre. Ministry secretary of state <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/govt-ups-security-to-block-virus/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

In the wake of concerns about the detrimental impact of the European Commission’s partial EBa withdrawal on Cambodia’s rice export industry, there is positive news. as the country’s most important crop, around 600,000 tonnes of jasmine and fragrant rice are exported every year, according to the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/future-is-bright-for-nations-rice-farmers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

These illicit networks have had devastating ramifications in Cambodia, where rural poor and indigenous communities have relied on forested areas as a vital source of income for thousands of years. With one of the highest rates of tree cover loss in the world, the country saw nearly 2 million hectares, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/inside-the-criminal-network-ravaging-cambodias-forests-%e2%80%95-and-the-community-fighting-to-save-them/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Interior Minister Sar Kheng yesterday took aim at the police chiefs of Battambang, Kandal and Pursat provinces, warning that they should be prepared to lose their titles if they fail to crack down on a recent crime wave.Kheng said the three police chiefs needed to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/provincial-top-cops-on-notice-following-crime-wave/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has reasserted its authority to conduct cadastral surveys of land plots that aim to establish leaseholder rights over state private land. State private land is legally defined as all property that belongs to the state but does <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-asserts-power-over-state-private-land/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Accoording to senior minister Ly Thuch, Prime Minister Hun Sen hAs AlwAys regArded demining work As one of his core priorities And pArt of his mission of rescuing, restoring, building And developing the nAtion. Thuch Also sAid thAt KAmpong ChhnAng province is A priority province And <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/mine-free-stAtus-seen-for-k-chhnAng-in-dec-As-work-bArrels-towArds-2025-tArget/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport on September 14 inaugurated its third public electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosk, this time in central Siem Reap town, raising hopes for the wide adoption of the alternative fuel vehicles going forward. a ministry statement issued in conjunction <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-opens-third-public-ev-charger-in-central-siem-reap/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The NGO ChildFund has announced its strategic plan for 2022-2025 as well as a brand-new online safety project “Swipe Safe” to protect children from online abuse of all kinds. ChildFund said in its press release on November 2 that the ChildFund-initiated project, “Swipe Safe” will begin <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/childfund-debuts-swipe-safe-plans/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia’s budgetary process lacks transparency and sufficient regulation, according to a publication this month from the anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI) Cambodia. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/transparency-international-cambodias-budget-process-lacks-transparency-and-regulation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Starting in april, exporters of mineral products will be required to deposit a portion of export royalties, with withdrawal permitted upon fulfilment of all contractual obligations. The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, issued an inter-ministerial prakas on <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-ruling-in-place-for-exports-of-all-minerals/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Vietnam’s President and the Cambodian Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, driven by a shared cultural heritage and principles of good neighbourliness. Both sides aim to expand and deepen their partnership for the betterment of their peoples and nations. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/even-stronger-ties-cambodia-and-vietnam-pledge-to-enhance-cooperation-for-mutual-benefit/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia-Korea alumni association (CaMKaa) in cooperation with The Korea International Cooperation agency (KOICa) Cambodia Office launched the 3rd Seminar on the “Exchange Experiences of the Cambodia Korea alumni association” on august 26th to observe the mutual cooperation between Cambodia-South Korea. Mr. Seng Setha, President of CaMKaa, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-south-korea-ties/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

PHNOM PENH&ndash;Cambodian analysts believe that the visit of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to Cambodia on Thursday this week could restore mutual trust and trade and investment relations between the two countries. “From my point of view, the meeting of the two PMs will probably focus <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/3465/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak on Thursday expressed his optimism that garment, textile, footwear and travel goods exports will continue to enjoy strong growth over the next few years. He cited better working conditions and labour compliance as the main drivers of the Kingdom’s industrial <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/garment-travel-goods-exports-will-stay-strong-says-minister/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Environment has told sub-national authorities to urge the public to be mindful when using fire to prevent incidents of wildfires. Wildfires caused by carelessness is punishable with five to 10 years in prison and a fine of 17-150 million riel ($4,250-$37,500). The <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-urges-fire-safety-measures/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Members of relevant ministries and institutions gathered on Friday and Saturday to discuss the importance of the Mekong to Cambodia from a policy standpoint and how the government can best work together to ensure the conservation of the river. The two-day meeting, held under the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministries-institutions-discuss-measures-for-mekong-conservation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>