Cambodia’s international trade recorded a growth of 19.2 percent in the first two months of this year compared to the same period last year and reached $8.12 billion. While exports surged 22.7 percent to reach $3.98 billion, imports grew by 16.1 percent to reach $4.13 <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-exports-surge-22-7-in-first-two-months/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Some 1.8 billion Khmer riel and US dollar digital transactions valued at $492 billion were recorded in 2023, which rose over 600 million from 1.1 billion transactions in 2022, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) said on March 29. This significant increase, an economist opined, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-charts-1-8b-digital-payments-valued-at-492b-in-2023/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 14 January 2024, the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation issued a press statement on Foreign Ministry spokesperson reaffirms adherence to One-China policy on their official website.according to the press,  the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation reiterated Cambodia’s <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/foreign-ministry-spokesperson-reaffirms-adherence-to-one-china-policy/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 9 January 2024, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on the health effects of alcohol consumption on their official social media site. according to the press, alcohol consumption poses serious negative impacts on health, economy and society, especially on family members, friends and <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-health-effects-of-alcohol-consumption/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

In the age of digitalisation, banks play a crucial role in safeguarding the money and information of both people and businesses. However, as Cambodia embraces this digital revolution, the Kingdom also makes itself vulnerable to the constant danger of cyberattacks and breaches, putting financial data <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/banks-need-robust-cybersecurity-for-data-privacy/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 25 June 2024, the Cambodian alliance of Trade Union (CaTU) issued a statement in respond to the statement of the employers’ association (TaFTaC) and maintained the position of supporting the report issued by CENTRaL, CaTU and CCaWDU on their official social media site.according to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/statement-by-cambodian-alliance-of-trade-union-catu-in-respond-to-the-statement-of-the-employers-association-taftac-and-maintain-the-position-of-supporting-the-report-issued-by-central-catu-and/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digital security in Phnom Penh. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/misti-mptc-seal-deal-on-digital-security/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

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Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) claimed victory in Sunday’s national election, but saw its majority severely diminished, ceding 22 National assembly seats to the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), the party’s first major setback since the U.N.-backed election in 1993. according to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cpp-wins-but-suffers-loss-in-parliamentary-majority/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 15 September 2021, the Phnom Penh Capital administration has issued a notification on continues providing the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people aged from 18 and children &ndash; adolescents aged 12 to under 18 who failed to receive the vaccine or have just <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/continues-providing-the-first-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-to-people-aged-from-18-and-children-adolescents-aged-12-to-under-18-who-failed-to-receive-the-vaccine-or-have-just-reached-the-age-to-receive-t/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 22 August 2023, the GenerAl SecretAriAt of the NAtionAl Assembly issued A press releAse on the result of the first session of the 7th legislAture under the high presidency of SAmdech AkkA MohA PonheA ChAkrei Heng SmArin, SenAtor of the NAtionAl Assembly, And 123 <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/press-releAse-on-the-result-of-the-first-session-of-the-nAtionAl-Assembly-of-the-7th-legislAture-on-22-August-2023/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

The Justice Ministry will amend the Criminal Code, particularly the “aggravating” circumstances of a criminal offense relating to murder, following public outcry over the charges brought against tycoon Srey Sina who carried out a brutal shooting. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/justice-ministry-to-amend-criminal-code-after-strong-criticism-on-tycoons-murder-charge/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 03 November 2022, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team joined a Kobo Toolbox training facilitated by Internews for the Innovations for Social accountability in Cambodia (ISaC) program. The training aimed to address technical training skills identified by local civil society program partners. In late 2021 <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/kobo-toolbox-training-for-isac-partners/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Organised by the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace, the conference on the topic of regional cooperation in the Mekong region took place at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh on the 23rd of March. In his welcoming remarks, H.E. ambassador Pou Sothirak, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/odc-participates-in-the-regional-conference-on-mekong-japan-cooperation-progress-and-challenges-since-2015/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “State land reclassification” adding 5 new map features in Kep, Siemreap and Preah Sihanouk. This dataset contains information regarding​​ the establishment of land as state public properties and the reclassification to state private properties of some <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/updates/open-development-cambodia-odc-updated-an-existing-dataset-on-state-land-reclassification/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Registered indigenous communal land” adding 02 new map features in Kratie province. This dataset contains information on the land titles of the indigenous communities registered and issued by the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planing and <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/updates/open-development-cambodia-odc-updated-an-existing-dataset-on-registered-indigenous-communal-land-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) and the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce signed an agreement on Monday that will guarantee loans offered for the purchase of US goods and services. The memorandum of understanding was signed as part of the US-asean Trade and Investment Framework arrangement, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/agreement-inked-on-trade-loans-in-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Minister of National Defence Tea Banh and new US ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy have agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, particularly militarily. Banh, who is also deputy prime minister, told The Post that during a meeting with Murphy on Wednesday at the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/banh-talks-ongoing-over-us-cooperation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 05 November 2019, the Cambodian Youth Network (CYN) released a investigation report on the facing deforestation of Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Stung Treng and Preah Vihear provinces. The study was conducted in anlong Chrey commune, Thalabavivat district, Stung Treng province and Chheb district, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/cambodian-youth-network-releases-an-investigation-report-on-prey-lang-wildlife-sanctuary-in-stung-treng-and-preah-vihear-provinces/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The government of Japan, via its embassy in Cambodia, granted more than $190,000 on Tuesday to Nature Centre Risen, an NGO for environmental education at kindergarten and secondary schools in the Kingdom. The grant is for the project, “Realisation of Sustainable Life Environment through the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/japan-grants-190k-for-environment-education/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>