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'>...

On 5 October 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia to host 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026 on their official website. According to the press, under the glass dome of the Grand Palais in Paris, H.e. emmanuel ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-cambodia-to-host-20th-francophonie-summit-in-2026/ ' 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'>...

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'>...

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'>...

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'>...

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'>...