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Foreign investment in Cambodia

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updates a profile page on “Foreign investment in Cambodia”. This bilingual profile page gives a quick overview of foreign investment in Cambodia, together with related content, such as the definition of foreign investment, the reasons investors invest in Cambodia, priority sectors, the contribution of foreign direct investment to GDP, investment trends by country and sector, similarities and differences between the previous and new laws on investment, and relevant publications. The profile page also consists on related dataset, including foreign investment tracker dashboard, timelines of laws and regulations and events, and major foreign investment projects in Cambodia.

Social accountability

Access to information and open budgets play a crucial role in promoting good governance and social accountability in Cambodia. Social accountability profile page was designed to provide information on budget at the sub-national level, sub-national administrative, education, and healthcare services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Cambodia

Based on the available data and information released by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, ODC has recently been collecting and has published a new dataset, interactive map layer and profile page of the “COVID-19” cases found in Cambodia. This new COVID-19 dashboard and dataset gives the demographic information of the cases found and as well as the status of treatment. The ODC team will continually update the dataset in accordance with the cases reported by the government.

Map explorer

Integrate and explore more than 400 types of geospatial data layers available in Khmer and English to gain a comprehensive understanding of geospatial data that related to Cambodia’s development trends.

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Economic Land Concessions

Explore Open Development Cambodia’s revised and updated database of Economic Land Concession profiles and maps.

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Environment and natural resources

Cambodia’s environment provides natural resources including forests, waterways, plants and wildlife. Natural resources also include minerals, energy and extractives. The environment is varied, covering at least seven distinct landscapes across the country.

Forest cover

Data on forest cover is essential for effective forest management and conservation. It enables policymakers to make informed decisions about forest management, such as identifying conservation areas, tracking changes in forest cover, and identifying areas at risk of deforestation. The forest cover profile page contains information, statistics, and datasets on forest cover from 1973 to 2014 produced by ODC, as well as forest cover from 2015 to the present imported from SERVIR Southeast Asia.

Land

Land is fundamental to the livelihoods of many Cambodians. Around 80 percent of people live in rural areas and around 73 percent depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.¹ In urban areas, many are dependent on plots of land close to livelihoods, services and social support networks.

Energy

Energy is about more than just electricity. It includes all means used to provide energy for industrial and domestic purposes, from firewood for cooking to national electricity production. This section focuses on production, distribution and use of power. Activities involving the exploration, extraction and refining of oil and gas are described in the extractive industries section.

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Philippines hosts Cambodia-Thailand talks on ASEAN sidelines amid border tensions

8 May 2026

A trilateral meeting hosted by ASEAN chair the Philippines brought together Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the regional summit in Cebu, as both sides seek to ease tensions following recent border clashes. ...

Cambodia reaffirms support for AOT border monitors as new mission chief takes over

8 May 2026

Cambodia reaffirmed its support for the ASEAN Observer Team’s (AOT) monitoring of the Cambodian-Thai border as a new mission chief formally assumed his duty today, May 8, in Banteay Meanchey province. ...

Durian smugglers cause a stink in Battambang

8 May 2026

Cambodian authorities have stepped up efforts to combat cross-border smuggling and customs tax evasion, with prosecutors in Battambang province charging two women in connection with the illegal importation of durians through a Thai border checkpoint. ...

Manet opposes Thai ‘fait accompli’ on the ground during talks with Anutin

8 May 2026

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed that border disputes with Thailand must be resolved through existing bilateral mechanisms and international law, rejecting what Phnom Penh described as “fait accompli on the ground” during May 7 ASEAN Chair-mediated talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. ...

Kingdom’s slot at ASEAN-Korea exhibition tipped to open market opportunities for Cambodia

7 May 2026

Cambodian businesses will soon have the opportunity to promote their products and expand commercial ties with South Korean buyers, as the Kingdom prepares for an upcoming starring role at the “2026 ASEAN Panorama” exhibition, launched this week in Seoul by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC). ...

Calls for increased transparency as logistics sector briefed on latest World Bank assessment

7 May 2026

The head of the Kingdom’s logistics council has highlighted the importance of digitalisation in the transportation system, along with faster and more transparent cross-border procedures that meet international standards. ...

UK grants $2.17M for mine clearance, UXO education

7 May 2026

The UK government has announced a £1.6 million ($2.17 million) funding package to support mine clearance and explosive ordnance risk education in Cambodia for another year. ...

Koh Kong officials refute ‘false’ social media claims regarding demolition of shelters in protected area

7 May 2026

The Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment has rejected social media commentary on an ongoing operation that involves the removal of numerous structures from a popular tourist attraction in the Cardamom National Park. ...

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Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated the exisiting dataset on “Special economic zone in Cambodia"

23 April 2026

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Casino location in Cambodia"

3 April 2026

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Retail fuel prices in Cambodia"

27 March 2026

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Press release: diplomatic briefing on Thailand's termination of the MOU-2001 and the latest developments of Cambodia-Thailand border issues

8 May 2026

On 6 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on diplomatic briefing on Thailand’s termination of the MOU-2001 and the latest developments of Cambodia-Thailand border issuesOn the afternoon of 6 May 2026, Her Excellency EAT Sophea, Acting Minister of ...

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Press release on Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Republic of the Philippines

7 May 2026

On 05 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Republic of the Philippines.Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, ...

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Announcement on Technical Mapping Meet-Up in May 2026

7 May 2026

On 07 May 2026, Open Development Cambodia issued an announcement on the Technical Mapping Meet-Up in May 2026.ODC is excited to host the Technical Mapping Meet-up, taking place on Friday, 22 May 2026, in Phnom Penh (TBC) from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Interested participants ...

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