Everything But Arms: EU close to suspending Cambodia’s trade preferences
The EU slammed the government for the dire human rights situation in the Southeast Asian country, giving it a one-month deadline to respond to a preliminary report on suspending trade preferences before deciding whether to go ahead with the plan. Brussels has warned Phnom Penh ...
EU Bulletin
https://www.eubulletin.com/10398-everything-but-arms-eu-close-to-suspending-cambodias-trade-preferences.html
City Hall Denies Evicting Family Despite Fencing Off Homes
Three families protesting the fencing–off of the Phnom Penh building in which they have lived for decades were assured yesterday by City Hall-which “swapped” the property and the land on which it is built earlier this month-that they will not be evicted from the building ...
Opposition Lawmakers Want ‘Social’ Land to Go to Farmers
Cambodian lawmakers have passed a new law on agriculture, but critics say the law does not go far enough to protect the country’s farmers. The law passed on Thursday evening, but not before debate at the National Assembly. During the debate opposition representatives called on the ...
Forestry crimes see decrease
The National Committee for the Prevention and Crackdown on Natural Resource Crimes said forestry crimes have largely decreased, with 59 suspects arrested and sent to court throughout last year. The committee also confiscated 9,215 cubic metres of mixed timbers and 491 items used to commit ...
Khorn Savi
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forestry-crimes-see-decrease
Joint statement: With no will to amend, LANGO must be repealed
On 10 February 2020, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) together with the 99 undersigned communities and civil society groups released a joint statement saying the government is unwilling to have the Law on Association and Non-governmental Organisations (LANGO) amended and also to urge ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Women political roles more ‘symbolic’ than substantive, report says
While it is true that Cambodia has some women in politics and positions of leadership, a new report says they often lack true power. According to the study, issued by USAID in December, women’s positions in leadership are more symbolic than substantive, and their political influence ...
Ten Soksreinith
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/women-political-roles-more-symbolic-than-substantive-report-says/2643062.html
Forest watchdog warned against satellite imagery
Ministry of Environment officials have warned it will take legal action against Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) and several other organisations if they continue to collect deforestation data in the area. The ministry’s warning comes after PLCN suggested a new programme that would use satellite imagery ...
Khorn Savi
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forest-watchdog-warned-against-satellite-imagery
Pi Pay goes cashless with app
Cash may be king in Cambodia, but Pi Pay Asia is banking on rising smartphone penetration and an arsenal of digital payment solutions to help dethrone it.The company’s soon-to-be-released mobile-phone application provides a one-stop platform for cashless transactions, digital money transfers and e-wallet solutions, while ...
Matthieu de Gaudemar
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pi-pay-goes-cashless-app
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Legal aid policy and regulation”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Legal aid policy and regulation”. This bilingual new topic page give the overviews of the legal aid policy and regulations in Cambodia, together with the related contents such as law and regulations, daily news and ...
Press release: Australia commits additional Au$4 Million to strengthen Cambodia’s resilience and response to Covid-19 shock
On 10 May 2021, the Australian Government today signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to contribute an additional AU$4 million to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s economy and people, starting immediately.This contribution will top up the Australia-UNDP ‘Resilience Fund’ ...
The Australian Embassy of Cambodia
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Imports”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Imports”. This bilingual new topic page gives a quick overview of Cambodia’s main imports such as textiles, electrical, electronic equipment and cars, together with the related contents such as reports, news, statistic as well as ...
The ASEAN parties against corruption (ASEAN-PAC) will convene its 17th secretariat meeting via video conference
On 14 September 2021, the Anti-Corruption Unit issued a press release on the ASEAN parties against corruption (ASEAN-PAC) will convene its 17th secretariat meeting via video conference.H.E. Dr. Orn Panhha representing the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) will be participating in the 17th Secretariat Meeting of the ...
Anti-Corruption Unit
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Asian Development Bank (ADB)”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Asian Development Bank (ADB)”. This bilingual new topic page gives a quick overview of the ADB in Cambodia, together with the related contents such as ADB assistance and projects in Cambodia, ADB loan for Cambodia’s ...
Open Development Cambodia edits a profile page on “Fisheries resource management information"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) edits a profile page on “Fisheries resource management information”. This profile page is updated its name from “Fisheries conservation areas” to “Fisheries resource management information” after getting comments and suggestions from the FiA and community fisheries. This bilingual profile page covers ...
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Swedish aid”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Swedish aid”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of Swedish aid to Cambodia, together with the related contents such as development cooperation and aid in Cambodia, response to COVID-19 in Cambodia as well ...
USAID Announces new support to combat human trafficking in Cambodia
On 16 August 2022, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new initiative to support Cambodia’s criminal justice responders investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes today. The new initiative – to be overseen by the International Justice Mission (IJM) – is a part ...
U.S Embassy in Cambodia
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “European Union aid”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “European Union aid”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of European Union aid to Cambodia, together with the related contents such as the EU’s grand aid, Everything But Arms (EBA), the EU’s response ...
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 22-23 and 29-30 June 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://forms.gle/EDDh2mRsZUk4wQks7Deadline of application: 16 June 2023 ...
Open Development Cambodia
China remains the largest export market for Cambodia
The CCFTA, signed in October 2020 and effective since January 2022, was initiated by Cambodian officials with the aim of broadening its trade relations and export markets in China in response to the economic fallout caused by the pandemic, local flooding, and economic pressures and ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501320543/china-remains-the-largest-export-market-for-cambodia/
Media release on Cambodia - Australia partnership for resilient economic development
On 17 September 2022, Australian Embassy Phnom Penh issued a media release on Cambodia – Australia partnership for resilient economic development. CAP-RED is a five-year partnership that is built on more than a decade of Australia’s support to Cambodian agriculture and infrastructure through the now ...
Australian Embassy Phnom Penh