On 02 August 2023, Open Development Cambodia(ODC) has issued an announcement relating to data story grant for journalists under the topic of social accountability. The story grant competitiOn is under the collaboratiOn with Internews through the InnovatiOn for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC) project. According to ...

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has revised special tax on non-alcoholic beverages or drink products that are produced in Cambodia to a higher rate for those products that are believed to negatively affect people’s health and ...

Each year, more than 1,000 tonnes of counterfeit products are discovered and seized by officials of the General Department of Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression (CCF). The counterfeit products are usually consumer goods, including food and beverage products that can affect the health of ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced that it will float the 100 billion riel ($25 million) first tranche of its 1.2195 trillion riel maiden sovereign-bond issue on September 7, which financial experts point out will allow the government to diversify funding sources for national ...

Open​ Development​ Cambodia​ (ODC)​ updated a topic​ page​ on​ “Environmental impact assessments”. This​ bilingual​ topic​ page​ gives​ a​ quick​ overview​ of environmental impact assessment (EIA) regulations, process of EIA, monitoring, and challenges.=> Please​ click​ here​ to​ go​ to “Environmental impact assessments”. ...

During his October 4 meeting with British ambassador Dominic Williams, Prime Minister Hun Manet reiterated that Cambodia’s foreign policy – including bilateral relations with the UK – will remain unchanged under his administration. The premier also expressed hope that more Cambodian products will be exported ...

Park rangers have cracked down on 4,250 cases, including land encroachments, in the first eight months of the year across the nation, according to officials. ...

On 13 March 2023, the NatiOnal Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release On the results of participating in the “X​ Global​ Baku​ Forum” under the theme “The World Now: Challenges and Hopes”​ from 7 to 12 March 2023 in Baku, Republic ...

Senior officials have brushed off concerns raised by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) over the annulment of the licence for online news outlet VOD, saying this would “improve” the professional ethics of the media in Cambodia. ...

On 12 December 2022, the Ratanakiri Provincial Governor issued a notificatiOn On demarcatiOn, measurement, and judgment of indigenous communal land.DemarcatiOn, measurement, and judgment of Kreung indigenous communal land in Svay village, Poy commune, O’Chum district, Ratanakiri province will take place from 19 December 2022 to ...

On 24 May 2023, the Ministry of EnvirOnment issued a press release On the network of illegal organizatiOns using the name Mother Nature.The Ministry of EnvirOnment has noted that a network of illegal organizatiOns using the name “Mother Nature” led by Hispanic Alejandro GOnzalez DavidsOn ...

A high-ranking military official on January 20 called on members of the Royal Government Attorney Group (RGAG) and Samdech Techo Sen’s Voluntary Lawyers Group to remain engaged in government efforts to advance the rule of law, reform the legal and judiciary systems, combat corruption, strengthen ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updates a topic page on​ “Ethnic minorities and indigenous people”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of ethnic minorities and indigenous people in Cambodia including indigenous population, location of indigenous peoples, laws and policies, and challenges and issues regarding ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new dataset on “Health centers in 2022”. This dataset shows the performance, expenditure, and revenue budget of each health center in targeted communes/ Sangkat for the implementation of the Innovation for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC) by 2022.=> Please ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered that the pertinent ministries and local authorities take action to prevent forest encroachment and land grabs, saying that these activities always increased during the campaign period and the day of elections. ...

The Battambang Provincial Administration has rebuffed claims made by environmental NGO Mother Nature Cambodia that the historic Sangke River was being encroached upon by influential individuals who dumped soil into the river for personal gain.​ ...

On 24 July 2023, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh issued a press statement by Department SpokespersOn Matthew Miller On natiOnal electiOn in Cambodia.The United States looks forward to a cOntinued partnership with the Cambodian people to support their aspiratiOns for a more prosperous, democratic, and ...

A Memorandum of Understanding to translate and publish history and culture books from Khmer into Chinese has been signed by the Royal Academy of Cambodia, the National Press and the Chinese Publishing Administration. ...

Cambodia’s private sector hopes to provide vocational training on technical skills for approximately 1.5 million young people to supplement the country’s local skilled workforce, enhance capabilities, and reduce production costs shortly. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has approved a draft Royal Decree on the establishment, organisation and functioning of the new National Authority for Out-of-Court Mediation, one of the four agenda items passed during an October 27 Cabinet meeting. ...