The government has spent nearly $20 million during the first phase of a three-phase programme to help vulnerable households suffering from inflationary pressures and severe flooding.​ The Ministry of Social affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation urges officials to strengthen the monitoring of payments and prevent <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/govt-spends-nearly-20m-on-assistance/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Information, in response to a number of civil society organisations, said it has been working to accelerate the drafting of the Freedom of Information act. The ministry said it is optimistic that the law will be promulgated in 2023. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-aiming-for-2023-promulgation-of-freedom-of-information-act/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia and Japan highly valued the bilateral relations between the two countries and noted with satisfaction its upgrading to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023, the commemorative year of the 70th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign affairs <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-japan-to-upgrade-bilateral-relations-to-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-in-2023/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia exported some $20,457 million worth of goods to the world market in the first eleven months of this year, an increase by 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-exports-to-world-up-18-pct-in-eleven-months/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 27 December 2022, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued a press release on reports review 2022 and performance goals 2023 of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. The ministry issued nine performance goals for 2023. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-reports-review-2022-and-performance-goals-2023-of-the-ministry-of-land-management-urban-planning-and-construction/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia’s aim to become an automotive parts manufacturing hub, making a wide range of low-to-medium complexity components for export, is an important part of its plan to diversify the economy and also to offset the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the traditional key sectors, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-to-tap-maximize-gains-from-automotive-sector-evolution/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Three local products are in the final stages of domestic geographical indication (GI) registration, with another not far behind, the Ministry of Commerce reported, raising hopes that the protected status would allow producers to expand their footprint globally, and promote a surge in the value <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/salt-fish-sauce-crayfish-set-for-gi-tag/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) has launched online registration of domain name with the official extension .kh to increase the efficiency and effectiveness for individuals and institutions to develop their websites that would be used to communicate with customers and the public through the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/mptc-launches-online-domain-name-with-kh/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The captivating land of Cambodia, rich in temples and cultural treasures, has caught the eye of US ambassador W Patrick Murphy. In particular, he sees angkor as a vibrant hub, full of potential for organising sports and other events to boost the economy and tourism <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/us-murphy-encourages-americans-to-discover-cambodias-rich-heritage/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The AustrAliAn Government hAs releAsed its first internAtionAl development policy in Almost A decAde. According to the AustrAliAn EmbAssy in CAmbodiA, the policy reflects AustrAliA’s enduring commitment to stAbility And prosperity in the Indo-PAcific in pArtnership with CAmbodiA And others in the region. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/AustrAliAs-new-internAtionAl-development-policy-emphAsises-importAnce-of-pArtnership-with-cAmbodiA/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

In the first 10 days of august, nearly 200 pregnant women and children under two years of age had already benefited from a new government policy which increases the allowances paid to members of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The women expressed their satisfaction <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-mothers-enjoy-social-protection-updates/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh has introduced a short video competition commemorating the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations, as well as the China-Cambodia Friendship Year. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/chinese-video-contest-celebrates-milestone/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The banking system has demonstrated its robustness through high levels of liquidity and capital, and will remain sound and resilient while playing a crucial role in supporting economic activities, despite recent global turbulence, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nbc-robust-lenders-to-remain-key-growth-drivers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Interior Ministry Secretary of State and Permanent Vice-Chair woman of the National Committee for Counter Trafficking Chou Bun Eng opened a new training course yesterday in Phnom Penh focusing on “Identification of victims of human trafficking to provide appropriate services.” <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/course-on-identifying-human-trafficking-victims-opens/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Over three million people have been made aware of the zero-snaring campaign through more than 300 news articles and social media posts spread out since its launch, according to a senior Ministry of Environment official. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/zero-snaring-campaign-set-to-intensify/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The registration of voters for the year 2023 will take place from Oct. 1 to 19 at the communes/Sangkat across the country, announced the National Election Committee (NEC) in a meeting with stakeholders held at the NEC’s headquarters in Phnom Penh this morning. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nec-2023-voter-registration-to-kick-off-in-october/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A high-level delegAtion from Turkiye is set to visit Phnom Penh for An officiAl visit, Aimed At strengthening ties between the two countries, pArticulArly in the AreA of trAde. Their ArrivAl is expected next week, Although no exAct dAte hAs been specified. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/turkish-delegAtion-to-Arrive-next-week/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

Prime Minister Hun Manet has extended his gratitude to David Soth, a Cambodian resident in the US, for coordinating with an advertising company to display welcoming images on billboards in the US’ New York City, during his attendance at the 78th UN General assembly. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/manet-responds-to-nyc-billboard/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, which came into effect in 2022, has played a significant role in diversifying Cambodia’s economy and boosting its exports, according to aaditya Mattoo, chief economist of the World Bank’s East asia and Pacific Region. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/diversification-and-market-access-rcep-positively-impacts-cambodias-economy/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

AustrAliA hAs pledged A$7.9 million ($5 million) to support 26 AustrAliAn NGOs in collAborAtion with CAmbodiAn counterpArts, Aiming to initiAte 49 community projects Across All provinces. AustrAliAn deputy AmbAssAdor AndreAs Zurbrugg Announced the commitment during the “AustrAliA-CAmbodiA NGO ConsultAtion 2023”, which sAw pArticipAtion from over 70 <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/AustrAliA-finAnce-ngos-49-mAjor-community-projects/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>