A Special economic Zone (SeZ) is a defined area within a country that is subject to different laws and regulations than other areas of the country. These comprehensive industrial areas provide preferential incentives to investors and offer government import-export administrative support to facilitate trade. Though ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/special-economic-zones/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

As Cambodia emerged from years of conflict, pressures grew on natural resources and sensitive areas. In response, a number of protected areas were created by royal decree in 1993 to protect ecologically and culturally important places. More detailed guidelines on managing the country’s protected areas ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/protected-areas/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Delegation of the european Union to Cambodia in collaboration with the Council for Agricultural and rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and three of the eU-funded projects (CeDAC, HKI, WHH) on October 6 organized a Food Security Project Workshop “Improving Food Security—Lessons ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/eu-organizes-a-seminar-on-food-security/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

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​ ef='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'>...

The Ministry of education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron said on Monday that with the government’s long-standing partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and many other partners, Cambodia is now preparing its school feeding implementation to be fully homegrown.​ Speaking on the sidelines of ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/kingdom-expands-school-feeding-programmes/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Hennes & Mauritz AB, europe’s second-biggest clothing retailer, said some H&M garments were produced without its knowledge or approval at a factory in Cambodia where workers were injured in a partial building collapse this week. A supplier of the Stockholm-based company placed two minor orders with ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/hm-says-garments-made-in-cambodian-factory-without-approval/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The City Hall today announced that people can now have their waste collection fees paid via multiple electronic payment systems from February 1. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, deputy chief of city hall Keut Che said people can pay for their rubbish collection ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/waste-collection-fees-to-be-paid-via-electronic-payment-systems/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 28 February 2020, Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) has released an open letter for the minister of environment, H.e Say Sam Al on their official Facebook page. The content of the letter shows deep regret and disappointment toward the measure of the Ministry of ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/open-letter-of-prey-langs-community-to-ministry-of-environment-on-the-prevention-of-the-blessing-ceremony/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

 On 18 December 2020, Japanese Government has agreed to provide Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects, KUSANONe, US$392,371 in total, for constructing road in Koh Kong province, rehabilitating irrigation system in Kampong Chhnang province and strengthening agricultural Cooperatives in Mondulkiri province. H.e. Mr. MIKAMI ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-signing-ceremony-for-japanese-grant-assistance-on-road-construction-rehabilitating-irrigation-system-and-strengthening-agricultural-cooperatives-project/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Total foreign direct investment (FDI) to the real estate sector peaked at $3.6 billion in the years preceding Covid-19, where half of the approved investments was backed by Chinese investors. In 2019 alone, FDI financing in the property and real estate development in Cambodia stood around ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/condo-oversupply-persists-amid-low-fdi-and-foreign-buyers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

In a bold stride towards boosting the information and communication technology (ICT) skills of the Kingdom’s young population, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have put pen to paper on a new agreement. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-koica-partner-on-tech-skills/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 24 June 2024, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding the official visit to Cambodia of the Thai Foreign Minister on their official websiteAccording to the press, Thai Foreign Minister, H.e Maris Sangiampongsa will pay an official visit ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-thai-foreign-minister-to-visit-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodian animals are state property under Article 48 of the Forestry Law of 2002. This places the Forestry Administration (FA) in charge of research programs and conservation duties. The FA carries this out through its Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity. Conservation programs in the field ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/animals/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Growth in sugar production in Cambodia has created significant potential for sugarcane-based biofuel production. That potential has not yet been realized, though recent foreign investment may give rise to change. There are several types of sugar crop: sugarcane, sugar palm trees and sugar beets. Sugarcane ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/sugarcane/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

// // // // An Immigration Department official yesterday confirmed that foreigners requesting a long-term extension of their business visas would need to produce a work permit, with implementation of the rule starting September 4.    ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/government-confirms-foreigners-will-need-work-permits-for-long-term-visas/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 07 July 2017, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a press release following a meeting between H.e. Ith Sam Heng, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training and Head of Commission for Provision of Lawful Status​ to Cambodian Migrant Workers and H.e. Sirichai Distakul, Thai ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-outcomes-of-the-meeting-between-cambodian-and-thai-labour-ministers-seeking-solutions-for-cambodian-workers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has just updated the economic land concession and developer information of Chhun Hong Rubber Better Co., and published an amendment contract between the company and the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Published with comprehensive documentation, the profile page is accessible ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/updates/open-development-cambodia-has-updated-economic-land-concession-information-and-published-contract-of-chhun-hong-rubber-better-co-with-maff/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The imprisoned activist Seng Theary ended her 10-day hunger strike on Thursday after losing about 5 kilograms, according to her lawyer Jared Genser, following a June report  from a UN working group that called for her immediate release. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/imprisoned-activist-seng-theary-ends-ten-day-hunger-strike/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

A July sub-decree aims to improve the registration process for disabled people in order to receive government assistance, but most disabled people in the country have yet to benefit from the identification program that began registrations in 2020. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/only-one-third-of-disabled-people-identified-for-government-assistance-program-since-2020/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

 Civil society groups and opposition parties that have opposed newly passed constitutional amendments said they would be boycotting a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Justice this week intended to clarify the changes to eight articles. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ngos-and-political-parties-say-they-wont-attend-justice-ministry-explanation-of-new-constitutional-amendments/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...