Press release on the outcomes of the 2nd session of bilateral consultations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Czech Republic
On 15 June 2023, the Ministry of Foreign AffAirs And InternAtionAl CooperAtion issued A press releAse on the outcomes of the 2nd session of bilAterAl consultAtions between the Kingdom of CAmbodiA And the Czech Republic.Both sides noted with deep sAtisfAction the trAditionAl excellent bonds of <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/press-releAse-on-the-outcomes-of-the-2nd-session-of-bilAterAl-consultAtions-between-the-kingdom-of-cAmbodiA-And-the-czech-republic/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Data Literacy Training: training opportunity for local journalists working on social accountability
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social accountability from 27-28 april and 11-12 May 2023. This training is supported by USaID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://bit.ly/3FTx3awDeadline of application: 10 april 2023 <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/training-opportunity-for-local-journalists-working-on-social-accountability/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Open Development Cambodia
Statement by the NEC spokesperson on the outcome of the NEC meeting
On 20 April 2023, NAtionAl Election Committee’s spokesperson hAs posted A stAtement on the outcome of the meeting on 09 April 2023 on their officiAl sociAl mediA site. According to the stAtement, the meeting focuses on reviewing And deciding on the decisions relAted to the officiAl <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/stAtement-by-the-nec-spokesperson-on-the-outcome-of-the-nec-meeting/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
National Election Committee
Press release on Japan to offer grant to expand water supply system
On 22 February 2023, the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Japan to offer grant to expand water supply system.His Excellency PRaK Sokhonn and His Excellency TaKEI Shunsuke will sign the Exchange of Notes on the extension of Japanese <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-japan-to-offer-grant-to-expand-water-supply-system/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on "Cross-border QR code payment cooperation" between the National Bank of Cambodia and UnionPay International Co.,Ltd
On 10 July 2023, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a press release on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on “Cross-border QR code payment cooperation” between the National Bank of Cambodia and UnionPay International Co.,Ltd.This MoU aims to promote efficient and secure cross-border QR Code <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-memorandum-of-understanding-mou-on-cross-border-qr-code-payment-cooperation-between-the-national-bank-of-cambodia-and-unionpay-international-co-ltd/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
National Bank of Cambodia
NBC navigating China’s cross-border interbank payment system: Serey
Cambodia’s journey towards becoming a member of the Chinese central bank’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) will require more time due to the “stringent conditions” put forth by the central bank, according to National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) deputy governor Chea Serey. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nbc-navigating-chinas-cross-border-interbank-payment-system-serey/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-navigating-chinas-cross-border-interbank-payment-system-serey
Press release on Cambodia’s efforts and progress in human rights accentuated at the Human Rights Council
On 16 July 2023, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva issued a press release on Cambodia’s efforts and progress in human rights accentuated at the Human Rights Council.The Human Rights Council (HRC) concluded its 53rd Session on <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-cambodias-efforts-and-progress-in-human-rights-accentuated-at-the-human-rights-council/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva
Serey: Central bank’s MoU with UnionPay not yuan agreement
National Bank of Cambodia deputy governor Chea Serey clarified on July 16 that a recent memorandum of understanding with China’s UnionPay was not an agreement to legalise the Chinese yuan in the Kingdom or the Cambodian riel in China. Rather, it permits mobile payments using <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/serey-central-banks-mou-with-unionpay-not-yuan-agreement/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/serey-central-banks-mou-unionpay-not-yuan-agreement
Press release on polling station nationwide opened the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023
On 23 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued a press release on polling station nationwide opened the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023.The polling shall be closed by 3:00 pm. However, the voters who are still in the polling <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-polling-station-nationwide-opened-the-election-of-members-of-the-national-assembly-7th-legislature-2023/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
National Election Committee
SME Bank to allocate $50 million in funds for Siem Reap tourism boost
The allocation of funds through the Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia Plc (SME Bank) is expected to be a vital and timely force in supporting and reviving businesses in Siem Reap province. The move comes in response to the continued arrival of foreign <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/sme-bank-to-allocate-50-million-in-funds-for-siem-reap-tourism-boost/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sme-bank-to-allocate-50-million-in-funds-for-siem-reap-tourism-boost
Outcomes of the eighth political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam
On 27 October 2023, the Minister of Foreign AffAirs And InternAtionAl CooperAtion of the Kingdom of CAmbodiA received A courteous cAll from the Deputy Minister of Foreign AffAirs of the SociAlist Republic of VietnAm. H.E. Minister wArmly welcomed the VietnAmese delegAtion And expressed his congrAtulAtions <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/outcomes-of-the-eighth-politicAl-consultAtions-between-the-ministry-of-foreign-AffAirs-And/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Cambodia’s exports surge 22.7% in first two months
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>
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501454157/cambodias-exports-surge-22-7-in-first-two-months/
Cambodia charts 1.8b digital payments, valued at $492b in 2023
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>
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-charts-18b-digital-payments-valued-at-492b-in-2023
Foreign Ministry spokesperson reaffirms adherence to One-China policy
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>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the health effects of alcohol consumption
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>
Ministry of Health
Banks need robust cybersecurity for data privacy
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>
Jigmee Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501444679/banks-need-robust-cybersecurity-for-data-privacy/
MISTI, MPTC seal deal on digital security
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>
Jigme Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520189/misti-mptc-seal-deal-on-digital-security/
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 CCAWDU
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>
Cambodian Alliance of Trade Union
MEF bullish on medium-term growth amid diversification
The Cambodian economy is demonstrating signs of a recovery in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024 and the following periods, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s (MEF) General Department of Policy which have predicted the country’s <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/mef-bullish-on-medium-term-growth-amid-diversification-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520198/mef-bullish-on-medium-term-growth-amid-diversification/