New ruling in place for exports of all minerals
Starting in April, exporters of mineral products will be required to deposit a portion of export royalties, with withdrawal permitted upon fulfilment of all contractual obligations. The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, issued an inter-ministerial prakas on href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-ruling-in-place-for-exports-of-all-minerals/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-ruling-in-place-for-exports-of-all-minerals
Press release "Independent report shows Cambodia's microfinance sector promotes sustainable development goals"
On 19 January 2024, the Cambodia Microfinance Association issued a press release on the Independent report showing Cambodia’s microfinance sector promotes sustainable development goals on their official social media site. According to the press, the study was conducted with more than 3,200 customers of Microfinance institutions href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-independent-report-shows-cambodias-microfinance-sector-promotes-sustainable-development-goals/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Cambodia Microfinance Association
Even stronger ties: Cambodia and Vietnam pledge to enhance cooperation for mutual benefit
Vietnam’s President and the Cambodian Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, driven by a shared cultural heritage and principles of good neighbourliness. Both sides aim to expand and deepen their partnership for the betterment of their peoples and nations. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/even-stronger-ties-cambodia-and-vietnam-pledge-to-enhance-cooperation-for-mutual-benefit/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522664/even-stronger-ties-cambodia-and-vietnam-pledge-to-enhance-cooperation-for-mutual-benefit/
Press release: Cambodia will jointly implement the Mekong-Japan Cooperation Strategy 2024 for long-lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the Mekong sub-region
On 26 July 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding Cambodia will jointly implement the Mekong-Japan Cooperation Strategy 2024 for long-lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the Mekong sub-region on their official social media site.According to the press, href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-cambodia-will-jointly-implement-the-mekong-japan-cooperation-strategy-2024-for-long-lasting-peace-stability-and-prosperity-in-the-mekong-sub-region/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation
Press release on the outcome of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, Republic of India
On 1 August 2024, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on the outcome of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, Republic of India on their official social media site.According to the press, H.E. Phoeurng Sackona, href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-outcome-of-the-46th-session-of-the-world-heritage-committee-in-new-delhi-republic-of-india/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Press release on the outcome of the Plenary Session of the Council of Ministers under the high presidency of His Excellency Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 23 August 2024, Office of the Council of Ministers issued a press release on the outcome of the Plenary Session of the Council of Ministers under the high presidency of His Excellency Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia on their official href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-outcome-of-the-plenary-session-of-the-council-of-ministers-under-the-high-presidency-of-his-excellency-hun-manet-prime-minister-of-the-kingdom-of-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Office of the Council of Ministers
Press release on Cambodia, Japan to sign the Exchange of Notes and accompanying documents on the extension of Japanese Yen loan
On 4 September 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding Cambodia, Japan to sign the Exchange of Notes and accompanying documents on the extension of Japanese Yen loan on their official website. According to the press, H.E. SOK href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-cambodia-japan-to-sign-the-exchange-of-notes-and-accompanying-documents-on-the-extension-of-japanese-yen-loan/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation
Advanced social media training for campaigns
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has been conducting regular social media outreach postings on Facebook for its many activities, including its work for the Innovations in Social Accountability project. Its ISAC program partner Internews facilitated training by a digital marketing specialist on Advanced Social Media for href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/advanced-social-media-training-for-campaigns/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Cambodia, South Korea Ties
Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA) in cooperation with The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office launched the 3rd Seminar on the “Exchange Experiences of the Cambodia Korea Alumni Association” on August 26th to observe the mutual cooperation between Cambodia-South Korea. Mr. Seng Setha, President of CAMKAA, href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-south-korea-ties/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Thai PM's Cambodia Visit May Restore Mutual Trust, Investment
PHNOM PENH–Cambodian analysts believe that the visit of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to Cambodia on Thursday this week could restore mutual trust and trade and investment relations between the two countries. “From my point of view, the meeting of the two PMs will probably focus href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/3465/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/indepth/2011-09/14/c_131138587.htm
Notification on how to authenticate vehicle identification card, driving license, certificate and technical inspection of vehicles and number plates with QR CODE
On 25 September 2017, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport issued a notification on how to authenticate vehicle identification card, driving license, certificate and technical inspection of vehicles and number plates with QR CODE to make it more convenient to verify and prevent fraud href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/notification-on-how-to-authenticate-vehicle-identification-card-driving-license-certificate-and-technical-inspection-of-vehicles-and-number-plates-with-qr-code/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Notification on the inscription of "Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site" on the World Heritage List
On 09 July 2017, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a statement to inform Cambodian people that on 08 July 2017, during the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee in Krakow, Poland, “Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site” was inscribed on UNESCO’s World href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/notification-on-the-inscription-of-sambor-prei-kuk-archaeological-site-on-the-world-heritage-list/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Joint statement on strengthening the Cambodia-Vietnam friendship and cooperation
At the Peace Palace on 20 July 2017, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Hun Sen, met with Mr. Nguyen Huu Dung, Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Both parties have discussed on a number of issues, including the South China Sea.After href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/joint-statement-on-strengthening-the-cambodia-vietnam-friendship-and-cooperation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Garment, travel goods exports will stay strong, says minister
Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak on Thursday expressed his optimism that garment, textile, footwear and travel goods exports will continue to enjoy strong growth over the next few years. He cited better working conditions and labour compliance as the main drivers of the Kingdom’s industrial href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/garment-travel-goods-exports-will-stay-strong-says-minister/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry urges fire safety measures
The Ministry of Environment has told sub-national authorities to urge the public to be mindful when using fire to prevent incidents of wildfires. Wildfires caused by carelessness is punishable with five to 10 years in prison and a fine of 17-150 million riel ($4,250-$37,500). The href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-urges-fire-safety-measures/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-urges-fire-safety-measures
Ministries, institutions discuss measures for Mekong conservation
Members of relevant ministries and institutions gathered on Friday and Saturday to discuss the importance of the Mekong to Cambodia from a policy standpoint and how the government can best work together to ensure the conservation of the river. The two-day meeting, held under the href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministries-institutions-discuss-measures-for-mekong-conservation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministries-institutions-discuss-measures-mekong-conservation
Map connects factories and buyers
In light of ongoing disputes over working conditions in the garment sector, the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) released yesterday details on hundreds of factories it believes will offer greater transparency along the garment supply chain – from producers to buyers – and shine href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/map-connects-factories-and-buyers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013070166578/Business/map-connects-factories-and-buyers.html
Loans and deposits up 30%
Outstanding loans and deposits made at Cambodian banks grew by 32 per cent and 28 per cent respectively at the end of March this year from a year earlier, according to data from the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). The data from the NBC that the href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/loans-and-deposits-up-30/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013053065929/Business/loans-and-deposits-up-30.html
Demand for cheap rentals outnumbers supply
The boom in high-rise buildings in Phnom Penh indicates the robust economic growth of the Kingdom, but this trend does not include the lower-end accommodation where most economic migrants to Phnom Penh rent.“Cheap rental accommodation plays a crucial role in providing appropriate settlements to those href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/demand-for-cheap-rentals-outnumbers-supply/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Sam Sopanharith
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/real-estate/demand-cheap-rentals-outnumbers-supply