The government has created a new interministerial committee to manage the activities of international NGOs, with an Interior Ministry official yesterday saying the body was intended to monitor organisations’ compliance with the controversial NGO Law. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-lango-committee-formed/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Six demonstrators were briefly detained as they protested against the recent passage of a law under which critics say the law will hinder the ability of NGOs to operate in the nation. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/arrests-made-at-cambodia-ngo-law-protest/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Though the Kingdom’s existing salt farms in Kampot and Kep produce enough salt to support domestic consumption, industry experts, however, are worried that a flood of the vital commodity from neighboring countries will spoil the market for Cambodian producers. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/salt-imports-spoil-market/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Constitutional Council has officially accepted the contentious Law on associations and Non-Governmental Organizations, which would tighten regulations on thousands of organizations in the country in what critics fear could mean a major crackdown on basic freedoms and government criticism. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/constitutional-council-accepts-contentious-ngo-law/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On​ 10​ October​ 2017,​ The​ Ministry​ of​ Interior​ released​ a​ public​ announcement​ written​ on​ 02​ October​ 2017​ and​ signed​ by​ H.E.​ Sar​ Kheng,​ Minister​ of​ Interior.​ The​ objective​ of​ the​ announcement​ is​ focused​ on​ activities​ carried​ out​ by​ the​ association​ and​ local​ NGOs,​ referred​ to​ <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/interior-ministry-instructs-provincial-officials-to-urgently-report-any-instances-in-which-activities-carried-out-by-any-ngos-or-grassroots-associations-without-prior-notification/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The National Election Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to making sure July’s general election is free and fair. The NEC yesterday held a public consultation on regulations and procedures for the polls, intended to help ensure effectiveness and transparency. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nec-commits-to-fair-elections/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Phnom Penh, 20 June 2014 &ndash; The Cambodian Human Rights and Development association (aDHOC) is deeply critical of the uncivilized and inhumane manner in which Cambodian migrants have been treated by the Thai military junta as a result of its drive to deport undocumented migrants, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/adhoc-stantement-on-the-expulsion-of-cambodian-migrant-workers-from-thailand/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A surge in voter registrAtions over the Pchum Ben holidAy weekend pushed totAls Above 40 percent of eligible voters with just under two months to go before the deAdline for next yeAr’s commune elections, the NAtionAl Elections Committee (NEC) sAid on TuesdAy. .. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/voter-registrAtions-hit-peAk-on-finAl-dAy-of-pchum-ben/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

The Interior Ministry will meet with NGO officials next week to listen to their requests for the government to amend the Law on associations and Non-Governmental Organisations. In a press statement issued on Monday, the ministry said the meeting will enable representatives of local and international <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ngo-reps-to-meet-with-interior-ministry-over-lango-amendments/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Interior Minister Sar Kheng yesterday dismissed a request made by some civil society groups and claimed the government will not repeal the Law on association and Non-Governmental Organisations. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/sar-kheng-govt-wont-revoke-lango/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The fourth annual Business and Culture Expo hosted by the Cambodian american Business association, an event designed to bring together business owners, entrepreneurs and Cambodian community members, will be held Sunday august 25 in the parking lot of the Mark Twain Library. However, the event that <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/camba-business-expo-looks-to-invigorate-cambodian-businesses-both-home-and-abroad/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On Wednesday evening, 12 February 2020, the Ministry of Interior issued a statement in response to allegations by several associations and non-governmental organizations accusing the Royal Government of not being willing to amend the Law on association and Non-government Organization (LaNGO). <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/statement-in-response-to-allegations-by-associations-and-ngos/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The National Election Committee (NEC) provided a three-day training on “election, ballot counting and result declaration” on May 2-4 to officials of the municipal and provincial election commissions, representatives from political parties and NGOs. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nec-wrapping-up-elections-training/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 28 November 2019, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) posted a press release on the organizing the second round of consultation meeting on the amendments to the Law on association and Non-Governmental Organization (LaNGO), which will be happened on 03rd December 2019 at the “Building <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-moi-will-conduct-the-second-round-of-consultation-on-the-amendments-to-the-lango/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Ministry of Interior will hold a sixth meeting with civil society organisation representatives on July 6 to review and discuss amendments to the Law on association and Non-Governmental Organisations (Lango). The organisations are hopeful the points they have raised will be included in the <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-and-ngos-set-to-discuss-proposed-amendments-to-lango/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On 25 August 2020, Ministry of Interior hAs post A press releAse on the orgAnizing  the working group of the RoyAl Government’s meeting to fAcilitAte solutions And response to requests of civil society orgAnizAtions. The meeting Aims to seek understAnding And discuss with civil society <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/Announcements/press-releAse-on-orgAnizing-the-working-group-of-the-royAl-governments-meeting-to-fAcilitAte-solutions-And-response-to-requests-of-civil-society-orgAnizAtions/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

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 <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/joint-statement-with-no-will-to-amend-lango-must-be-repealed/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Three members of the Free Trade Union were hospitalized after being beaten by members of a rival union during a protest Wednesday morning at the SH International garment factory in Phnom Penh’s Pur Senchey district, union and police officials said. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/three-injured-in-clash-between-rival-labor-unions/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Last month’s purchase by Singapore-listed KrisEnergy of a 42.75 percent working interest in the Block a offshore energy concession made them a majority owner in the project, with an overwhelming control of 95 percent of the stakes. This acquisition is expected to accelerate the development <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/block-a-oil-on-track/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The AssociAtion of BAnks in CAmbodiA (ABC) And the CAmbodiA MicrofinAnce AssociAtion (CMA) hAve introduced new regulAtions to enhAnce responsible business prActices And bolster consumer protection in the country’s bAnking And finAnciAl sectors. Announced on FridAy, the new rules Are designed to promote A sustAinAble <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/cAmbodiAn-bAnking-And-finAnciAl-AssociAtions-implement-new-rules-to-strengthen-operAtions-And-consumer-protection/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>