The Cambodian Federation of Employers and Business associations (CaMFEBa) yesterday launched an aSEaN Economic Community (aEC) guidebook aimed at providing employers with practical recommendations to help businesses better understand the dynamic regional changes of integration. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/camfeba-launches-an-asean-guidebook/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Despite a noticeable increase in the number of factory registrations during the first nine months of the year, new job creation has declined, according to the latest government data. Figures from the Ministry of Industry and Handicraft released yesterday showed that 149 factories registered during the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/factories-up-but-new-jobs-on-the-decline/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 21 January 2021, the Office of the Council of Ministers issued an announcement on the outcomes of the 2nd meeting of the SME Promotion Policy Committee, wherein the government approved the definition of SMEs and the elimination of overlapping procedures between ministries and institutions. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/announcement-on-the-outcomes-of-the-2nd-meeting-of-the-sme-promotion-policy-committee/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

High school students who fail the national exams this year will not be getting a second chance like their 2014 counterparts. While some extenuating and unavoidable circumstances will be taken into consideration, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport announced yesterday that final-year students would only <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/just-one-chance-at-exam-this-year/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Economy and Finance on December 8 rolled out “Startup Cambodia”, an online platform managed by the Techo Startup Center (TSC) and Khmer enterprise (KE) that sets out to create a supportive business environment for start-ups and develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/finance-ministry-launches-startup-cambodia-platform/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

China will import “pra” fish from Cambodia in the near future, once technical experts study and assess sanitary and other associated risks in virtual inspections and give the all-clear, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian affirmed on December 6.​ <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/china-set-to-open-gates-for-cambodian-pra-fish-exports/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

In a significant move towards sustainable fisheries in Cambodia, the Sleng Fishway in Siem Reap’s Kralanh district, the country’s first fishway, was formally unveiled on November 1. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/innovative-fishway-addresses-siem-reap-fishery-challenges/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 01 September 2021, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the official launch of the Business Registration System on Information Technology Platform Phase 2 collaborated with many ministries and departments. It was officially launched on September 01, 2021 at 9am, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/official-launch-of-the-business-registration-system-on-information-technology-platform-phase-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The National Election Committee (NEC) is in the process of updating and verifying the 2021 voter registration list in preparation for the 5th mandate commune council elections scheduled for June 5, 2022. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/puthea-nec-welcomes-observers-for-cambodias-free-fair-elections/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 3 January 2021, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), in collaboration with the Cambodia Indigenous People Organization (CIPO) conducted a half-day virtual seminar on “Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS)”. The event was part of the ongoing project coordinated by Open Development Mekong and its national partners, which <a href='https://Opendevelopmentcambodia.net/seminar-on-indigenous-data-sovereignty-ids/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

When the new Ford showroom opened on Monivong Boulevard on Friday morning, the most distinguished guest was the great granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford, Elena a Ford. The entourage also included Ford’s regional and local associates, all of whom were joined by the deputy. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ford-opens-new-centre/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The number of companies registered via the government’s new online business registration system was confirmed as 287 as of July 29, while 323 companies are pending approval, according to data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/business-owners-embrace-new-online-registration-system/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Singapore-listed KrisEnergy Ltd is considering selling or farming out a stake in its Cambodia Block a offshore oilfield to ease its debt burden, according to the company’s 2016 year-end report. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/krisenergy-to-consider-selling-stake-in-block-a/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries Dith TinA expressed his AdmirAtion for this yeAr’s fishing seAson hAul, which hAs seen fishermen cAtching up to three tonnes of fish in less thAn An hour, something he credits to the government’s efforts At preventing illegAl fishing And <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/prAhok-fish-seAson-bountiful-2/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

On 24 October 2023, the Ministry of Foreign AffAirs And InternAtionAl CooperAtion issued An Announcement JApAn to offer grAnts in support of cAdAstrAl surveying And lAnd registrAtion on their officiAl website.His Excellency Sok ChendA SopheA, Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Foreign AffAirs And InternAtionAl <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/jApAn-to-offer-grAnt-in-support-of-cAdAstrAl-surveying-And-lAnd-registrAtion/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

A mAjor exAm for students this yeAr included tighter security in order to prevent widespreAd cheAting, but critics sAy more needs to be done to improve CAmbodiA’s educAtion system. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/tighter-security-on-exAms-but-critics-sAy-teAchers-need-pAid-more/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

WorldBridge International (Cambodia) bought 55 percent of ausKhmer Import and Export Company Ltd, a leading importer of a diverse range of food and beverages, sourced from 14 countries. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/worldbridge-buys-into-auskhmer/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 28 October 2019, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on a consultative meeting on the request for an amendment of the Law on associations and Non-Governmental Organisations. The government working group will arrange the consultative meeting with representatives of civil society organizations to listen to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-a-consultative-meeting-on-the-request-for-an-amendment-of-the-law-on-associations-and-non-governmental-organisations/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodia’s oil and gas reserves will not see any production until at least 2018, according to a report by London-based BMI. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/oil-gas-production-not-expected-before-2018/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

With the real-estate boom entering its fourth year banks and developers are eager to expand credit to the sector, though regulators say they are monitoring lending for real estate for signs of a bubble and are taking preemptive measure to minimize risks that could affect <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/housing-boom-prompts-calls-for-more-lending-bubble-warning/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>