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'>...

Reopening intercountry adoptions will put Cambodian children and their families at risk, a group of NGOs said in a statement Wednesday, urging the Cambodian government to stop the process. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ngos-want-government-italy-to-halt-reopening-of-intercountry-adoptions/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

There is no confirmation that the eU would fully reinstate its preferential scheme, everything But Arms (eBA), for Cambodia, said newly-appointed eU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans, while identifying four priorities in his mandate. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/no-likelihood-of-ebas-full-reinstatement-for-now-says-eu-ambassador-to-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Cambodian Alliance of Trade Unions (CATU) demands that Kampong Speu Provincial Court drop the criminal charge against Chea Chan, union president of Wing Star Shoes, and release him. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/release-wing-star-shoes-union-leader-chea-chan-catu-pleads-with-kampong-speu-court/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Some United Nations member states called on the Cambodian government to restore civic and political space and the right to freedom of expression, with Cambodian officials responding that civilians are allowed to exercise their right to “public opinion with no limitations”. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/restore-civic-political-space-and-release-kem-sokha-un-member-states-urge-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the United Nations in Geneva shot back at the UN human rights office (OHCHR) yesterday for criticising what it characterised as the Kingdom’s deteriorating political climate, claiming the criticism was “unverified” and “politically motivated”. // //   ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/mission-hits-back-at-un-criticism-of-cambodias-deteriorating-political-climate/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Cambodia Daily yesterday said it was under “siege” and continued to call the government’s targeting of the newspaper an attack on press freedom, as five radio station owners that had been ordered to shut stop attempted to resume their services. // //   ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-daily-calls-government-action-assault-on-the-press/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodia expects to gain money from carbon credit next year and it will take their money to develop forest community to support sustainable development, officials said this week. An environmental officials said: Cambodia will likely get money from carbon credit through selling carbon credit to foreign ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-expects-to-gain-carbon-credit-for-forest-community-development/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Production of Cambodian organic rice is rising rapidly as international demand for the product increases, experts said at a forum for growers and other in­dustry members held Tuesday at the Phnom Penh headquarters of agricultural NGO Cedac. “In the first six months of this year we’ve ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/rising-demand-boosts-organic-rice-industry/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — For an IntErnEt start-up, Arjuni facEs morE challEngEs than usual. ThE E-commErcE sitE that sElls hair ExtEnsions opEratEs out of a fivE-story building hErE that lacks ElEvators and, somEtimEs, powEr. EmployEEs typically havE to travEl to rEmotE villagEs by motorbikE or foot Ef='https://opEndEvElopmEntcambodia.nEt/nEws/cambodian-start-up-compEtEs-with-india-in-natural-hair-markEt/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

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 ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/the-asean-parties-against-corruption-asean-pac-will-convene-its-17th-secretariat-meeting-via-video-conference/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 30​ August 2023, the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) and the Association of Banks in Cambodia issued a joint press release on the launch of the Standard Loan Contract and Standard Text of Contractual Terms to strengthen consumer protection and fair competition in banking and ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-cambodia-launches-standard-loan-contract-and-standard-text-of-contractual-terms-to-strengthen-consumer-protection-and-fair-competition-in-banking-and-financial-sector/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The autumnal equinox will occur this year on September 23. The phenomenon, which signifies an equal duration of day and night due to the earth’s position in its orbit around the sun, happens twice a year in September and March. At these times, the sun ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/autumn-equinox-over-angkor-showcases-ancestors-wisdom/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 22 August 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Minister Delegate OUCH Borith highly appreciates Cambodia-UN Cooperation, underlines Cambodia’s pride in becoming the main contributor to UNPKOs. H.e. Abdulla Shahid stressed that his visit, although short, underscored his ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-minister-delegate-ouch-borith-highly-appreciates-cambodia-un-cooperation-underlines-cambodias-pride-in-becoming-the-main-contributor-to-unpkos/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 04 March 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcome of the participation of H.e. Bundit Sapheacha Dr Sok Siphana, Senior Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia, at the Summit-level Meeting of the NAM Contact ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-outcome-of-the-participation-of-h-e-bundit-sapheacha-dr-sok-siphana-senior-advisor-to-the-royal-government-of-cambodia-at-the-summit-level-meeting-of-the-nam-contact-group-in-r/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 22 June 2023, Ministry of economy and Finance issues a joint press release on signing of loan agreements and grant agreement for promoting the economic stabilization and development efforts and development of human resources of the Kingdom of Cambodia.The Ministry of economy and Finance, ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/joint-press-release-on-signing-of-loan-agreements-and-grant-agreement-for-promoting-the-economic-stabilization-and-development-efforts-and-development-of-human-resources-of-the-kingdom-of-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 12 January  2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has posted a press release Cambodia, UK hopeful relationship will be further enhanced on their official website. His excellency Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and H.e. Dominic ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-cambodia-uk-hopeful-relationship-will-be-further-enhanced/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...