NEC chair asks voters to check list
National Election Committee (NEC) chairman Prach Chan, in a video clip on the NEC’s official YouTube channel, has called on everyone eligible to ensure they are able to vote in next year’s national election. Verifying details and registering for this year’s voter list can at done href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nec-chair-asks-voters-to-check-list/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-chair-asks-voters-check-list
Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn discusses cooperation with U.S. Assistant Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink
On 12 July 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn discussing cooperation with U.S. Assistant Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink.Assistant Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink informed Deputy PM Prak Sokhonn that the objective of his first visit href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/deputy-prime-minister-prak-sokhonn-discusses-cooperation-with-u-s-assistant-secretary-daniel-kritenbrink/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Court Warns Kem Sokha to Cease ‘Political Activity’
A Phnom Penh Municipal Court judge on Wednesday rejected the prosecution’s request that former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) president Kem Sokha be rearrested for allegedly violating his bail conditions. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/court-warns-kem-sokha-to-cease-political-activity/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/court-warns-kem-sokha-to-cease-political-activity/
Press release on courtesy meeting with newly-appointed ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 28 September 2022, the Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a press release on courtesy meeting with newly-appointed ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Cambodia.On September 28th, 2022 at the Palais du Gouvernement, His Excellency CHHIENG YANARA, Minister href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-courtesy-meeting-with-newly-appointed-ambassador-of-the-federal-republic-of-germany-to-the-kingdom-of-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Council for the Development of Cambodia
Open letter on CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak's recent misogynistic statements
On 14 February 2023, ActionAid Cambodia issued an open letter on CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak’s recent misogynistic statements.CSOs call for related ministries to take action against Mr. Pheng Vannak’s recent misogynistic statements; such statements insulted and harassed href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/open-letter-on-csos-call-for-related-ministries-to-take-action-against-mr-pheng-vannaks-recent-misogynistic-statements/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
ActionAid Cambodia
German president’s visit paves way for ties boost, as trade tops $1.2B: pundits
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit to Cambodia could give renewed impetus towards the consolidation of bilateral relations between the two countries as well as to the two-way goods trade, which was valued at nearly $1.25 billion in 2022, expanding by almost one-fifth on a yearly href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/german-presidents-visit-paves-way-for-ties-boost-as-trade-tops-1-2b-pundits/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Press release of the office of the spokesperson of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
On 31 January 2023, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the intervention of providing compensation for the termination of employment contracts in accordance with the labor law to former employees of NagaWorld. As of this press release date, 262 href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-of-the-office-of-the-spokesperson-of-the-ministry-of-labor-and-vocational-training/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Trade pressures on Cambodia
Cambodia’s economic policies are relatively liberal for the region, and its investment and trade regimes remain attractive. However, being a small and open economy, Cambodia is susceptible to external changes and shocks. Global trade growth slowed in the second half of 2022 and further deceleration href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/trade-pressures-on-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501307802/trade-pressures-on-cambodia/
Five representatives of citizens detained by Battambang Provincial Court for violating private land economic concessions
Five out of six people’s representatives were remanded in custody on Friday, June 23, in connection with a case of encroachment on state-owned private land leased to the Rath Sambath Company in Ota Teak village, Ta Tok commune, Samlot district, Battambang province. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/five-representatives-of-citizens-detained-by-battambang-provincial-court-for-violating-private-land-economic-concessions/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Press release on the official launch of e-business registration platform through single portal phase 3
On 22 June 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has posted a press release on the official launch of the e-business registration platform through single portal phase 3 on their official social media site.According to the press release, the e-business registration platform is one href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-official-launch-of-e-business-registration-platform-through-single-portal-phase-3/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Press releases on online and mobile scams
On 22 March 2023, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) issued a press release to inform the public that recently, some crooks have tried to defraud money in all forms on social media such as Telegram, Facebook, TikTok, telephone, etc., while the digital technology sector href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-releases-on-online-and-mobile-scams/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)
Joint media release on National Bank of Cambodia and Monetary Authority of Singapore sets up Financial Transparency Corridor to support SMEs
On 11 July 2023, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a joint media release on National Bank of Cambodia and Monetary Authority of Singapore sets up Financial Transparency Corridor to support SMEs.The FTC is an information sharing platform which will facilitate the exchange of financial href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/joint-media-release-on-national-bank-of-cambodia-and-monetary-authority-of-singapore-sets-up-financial-transparency-corridor-to-support-smes/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
National Bank of Cambodia
STT report: urban poor communities fear forced evictions, no land titles
Sahmakum Teang Tnaut Organization (STT) has published a report, titled Land Security of Urban Poor Communities, detailing land insecurity issues plaguing urban poor communities in Phnom Penh, who have expressed fear of eviction and inadequate compensation. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/stt-report-urban-poor-communities-fear-forced-evictions-no-land-titles/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Pou Soreachny and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/stt-report-urban-poor-communities-fear-forced-eviction-no-land-titles/
US defense secretary Lloyd Austin confirms restoration of US-Cambodia ties, joint military drills
Cambodia and the US will restore relations, restart military exercise, and accept Cambodian military students to study at West Point, according to a Facebook post by senate president Hun Sen who met US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday morning. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/us-defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-confirms-restoration-of-us-cambodia-ties-joint-military-drills/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
SEUN Vichra
![](https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/New-Project-150x150.jpg)
Web Development and IT OfficerVichra is mainly responsible for ensuring the well-functionality of IT network systems and infrastructure, including hardware and software. Moreover, his primary responsibility is on digital security control, system upgrade, and other IT-related support. Additionally, he supports website development and maintenance.Vichra held href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/p_profile/seoun-vichra/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Thailand frees six Cambodian refugees six months after detention at Paris Peace Agreement training
Six refugees who were arrested during a Paris Peace Agreements (PPA) training on December 29 last year and detained at the Suan Plu Immigration Detention Center in Thailand were released from mid-June to June 25. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/thailand-frees-six-cambodian-refugees-six-months-after-detention-at-paris-peace-agreement-training/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Seoung Nimol and Tep Suokeany
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-frees-six-cambodian-refugees-six-months-after-detention-at-paris-peace-agreement-training/
New professional journalism charter speedily implemented only days after input deadline
The Ministry of Information seemingly rushed the promulgation of the Charter for Professional Journalism on Tuesday, only days after the deadline for input by media associations with just a few suggestions included. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-professional-journalism-charter-speedily-implemented-only-days-after-input-deadline/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/new-professional-journalism-charter-speedily-implemented-only-days-after-input-deadline/
Cambodia grants mine exploratory licenses to 24 firms in 2011: gov't report
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy had issued mineral resource exploratory licenses to 24 local and foreign companies in the past year. According to the annual report of the ministry’s mineral resources department released on Friday, the firms are mostly Cambodian-owned ones and those from href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-grants-mine-exploratory-licenses-to-24-firms-in-2011-govt-report-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Xinhua
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90777/7753471.html
Economic Census 2011 Found About Half Million Establishments
About half a million establishments in Cambodia as of March 1, 2011 released the preliminary results of the Economic Census of Cambodia (EC 2011) released by H.E. Chay Than on August 8th in Phnom Penh. The final results of EC 2011 will be released in href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/economic-census-2011-found-about-half-million-establishments/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Transfer of power ‘still slow’
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng said on Wednesday that the delegation of authority from national level to sub-national administrations remained slow, resulting in a lack of clarity concerning their roles and responsibilities in providing public services. Speaking at the 17th meeting of the National Committee href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/transfer-of-power-still-slow/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Mech Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/transfer-power-still-slow