Wind power is set to be connected to Cambodia’s national grid by 2026, adding a new clean energy source to diversify and strengthen the country’s energy supply, supporting the government’s goal of making electricity more affordable and sustainable, according to the Ministry of Mines and <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-to-integrate-wind-power-into-national-grid-by-2026/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Farmers with rice mills are battling to benefit from a government-subsidised electricity tariff aimed at reducing operational costs, citing complex procedures and unclear information despite the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s efforts to lower electricity prices for agricultural purposes. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/farmers-struggle-with-complex-procedures-for-subsidised-electricity-tariffs/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The UN Food and agriculture Organisation (FaO) has announced a partnership with Cambodia’s Ministry of agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Environment to launch the Public-Social-Private Partnerships for Ecologically-Sound agriculture and Resilient Livelihood in Northern Tonle Sap Basin (PEaRL). <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/fao-launch-pearl-agriculture-initiative/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

In the first eight months of 2023, the government reported revenue of almost $4.2 billion, representing nearly 66% of the target set for 2023 by the annual budget law. This performance marks a decline of over 2% compared to the same period last year, as <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/tax-revenue-falls-in-first-8-months-of-23-ministry/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 22 February 2024, Kampong Cham Provincial administration issued a press release to the public and the press on the appointment of urgent action with landowners after receiving information about the unauthorized dumping of rocks into the river at Prey Toteung village, Russey Srok commune, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-prevention-of-rock-dumping-in-the-river-in-srey-santhor-district-kampong-cham-province/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is preparing to inject a budget of nearly $450 million to improve healthcare services, covering up to 9 million people across the country as well as other public services, especially the poor and vulnerable families which are in line <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/govt-to-pump-in-450m-to-upgrade-public-services/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Business people and investors who wish to receive ‘special benefits’ as part of the newly launched special programme to promote investments in Preah Sihanouk Province can file their applications now before the Preah Sihanouk Investment Promotion Working Group, according to a statement issued by the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/sihanoukville-investors-seeking-special-benefits-can-apply-now/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 15 March 2024, Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation and Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) SOM Leader of Cambodia, received a courtesy call by Chen Cong, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-and-china-reaffirm-their-commitment-to-continue-working-closely-in-advancing-the-mlc-cooperation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The feasibility of a Light Railway line connecting Phnom Penh to the new airport and planned city metro (subway) was presented by the China Metro Group and Guangzhou Metro Group to the Inter-Ministry Committee of Cambodia on Saturday, said the Council for the Development of <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/chinese-firms-show-feasibility-of-light-railway-connecting-airport-metro-in-phnom-penh/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Amid the rising trend of renewAble energy demAnd And the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Kingdom, the RoyAl Government of CAmbodiA (RGC) Asked businessmen to seize the opportunity by investing in the EV-relAted industry thAt comes with A rAnge of benefits for both <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/govt-cAlls-for-investment-in-electric-vehicles-industry/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) posted A 7.1 percent yeAr-on-yeAr revenue hike At $8.1 million for the first quArter ended MArch 31, 2024 from $7.5 million, with contAiner throughput climbing 20.4 percent to 93,153 TEUs (twenty-foot equivAlent units). <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/ppAp-revenue-rise-to-8m-All-round-growth-in-q124/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

On 3 May 2024, Ministry of Commerce has decided to offer incentives for businesses registering voluntarily in the information and broadcasting sector. These incentives include a three-year exemption from public service duties for registered businesses and fine exemptions for businesses that have been operated but <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/announcement-on-incentive-mechanisms-for-voluntary-business-registration-in-the-information-and-broadcasting-sector/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Prime Minister Hun Sen has publicly requested that Vietnam detain a “criminal” individual, should he attempt to enter the neighbouring country. although he did not use the individual’s name, some analysts understood that he may have been referring to self-exiled former opposition leader Sam Rainsy. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/pm-asks-vn-to-nab-extradite-criminal/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A wild SiAmese crocodile nest hAs been found in CArdAmom MountAin AreA by FAunA &Amp; FlorA’s CAmbodiAn Crocodile ConservAtion ProgrAm teAm, working in collAborAtion with the Koh Kong provinciAl DepArtment of Environment, Forestry AdministrAtion (FA), And locAl community. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/siAmese-crocodile-hAbitAt-discovered/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

Chinese state-owned China Road and Bridge Corp (CRBC) has been authorised by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to conduct a formal, more in-depth study on the proposed Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Expressway, as the government seeks to spur transportation and tourism between the two <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/chinese-state-owned-firm-picked-for-study-on-siem-reap-expressway/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 27 March 2023, the National assembly has posted a press release on the outcome of the meeting of the Standing Committee of the National assembly on their official social media site. The press release consists of the outcome of the meeting on 27 March 2023 <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-outcome-of-the-meeting-of-the-standing-committee-of-the-national-assembly/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Japanese firm Top Planning Japan Co Ltd’s (TPJ) apparent interest in investing in facilities in Battambang province to convert cashew nut shells into fuel and process the fibre-rich seeds for export has been greeted with much enthusiasm among local authorities and has dramatically heightened prospects <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/japan-firm-chooses-battambang-for-cashew-nut-shell-fuel-project/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) assistant governor Chea Serey on February 7 proposed that British businesspeople ramp up their investments in Cambodia and buy more local goods, to strengthen bilateral economic relations and stimulate recovery in the Southeast asian country following a downturn linked to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nbc-calls-for-more-uk-investment-exports/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Cambodian Investment Board under the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) recently approved investment proposals for 11 more companies, creating 11,000 jobs. The companies will have a total investment of $57.3 million. Nine of these are in the garment, footwear and travel goods <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-clears-9-investment-plans-in-garment-footwear-travel-goods/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Planning will conduct the agriculture Census of Cambodia 2023 throughout the country from april 1 to 30. The information was shared in a meeting here on February 15 chaired by Dr Chhay Than, Senior Minister and Minister of Planning, and Chairman of <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-agriculture-census-2023-to-be-conducted-in-april/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>