Cambodia, on Saturday, hosted the 7th Asia economic Forum ( AeF) under theme of “The Asian Century in the Making: Achievements, Challenges and Future Trends” while highlighting the majority of the region’s demonstrated remarkable resilience against the global economic and financial crises, while major superpowers ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-hosted-7th-asia-economic-forum/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Constructors Association (C.A.) was officially formed on October 7th with an aim to develop the country’s construction and real estate sector. The C.A. launching ceremony was presided over by Senior Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction H.e. Im Chhun Lim. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-establishes-constructors-association/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Cambodian government on Monday issued a statement, warning foreign diplomats against interfering in the country’s internal affairs over the contested July 28 election that handed victory to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling party. “Cambodia does not need to resort to laws from other countries. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodian-govt-warns-foreign-diplomats-not-to-interfer-in-internal-affairs-over-election-dispute/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) on Thursday asked all its members to temporarily stop production operations this week due to concerns over security and safety after thousands of workers walked out of work in protest against the 19 percent wage hike in the ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-gmac-tells-all-factories-to-stop-production-amid-strike/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$179,308 in total for two recipient organisations under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONe” Grant). The Grant Contracts were signed today between H.e. Mr. MIKAMI Masahiro, Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-japan-provides-us179308-for-rehabilitating-irrigation-and-strengthening-agricultural-cooperatives/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 15 March 2020, the Ministry of Health issued an announcement  on four new  COVID-19 cases includes two Cambodian Muslims in Preah Vihear province, a Cambodian man from France and the son of a 35-year-old Frenchman. According to the announcement, the patient was treated at ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/announcement-on-the-finding-of-four-new-cases-of-positive-covid-19-of-khmer-muslims-in-preah-vihear-a-cambodian-frenchmen-and-a-child-of-french/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

 In mid-August, Chhoeun Daravy and eight others found themselves negotiating with police over the wording of a handwritten contract. Officers initially wanted the agreement to say that the nine had “illegally” entered a “prohibited area” in the recently logged Phnom Tamao forest and flew a ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/for-arrested-activists-thumbprints-on-police-contracts-are-often-the-cost-of-freedom/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia in New York. Photo taken from the UN website on 22 September 2022.The United Nations (UN), founded in 1945 and guided by the UN ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/united-nations/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cassava is a significant contributor to the agricultural sector in Cambodia. The planting, harvesting, processing and export of cassava provides jobs and livelihoods for thousands of Cambodians. Cassava is a significant cash crop for Cambodian farmers.51  Cassava production in Cambodia has increased substantially since 2006. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/cassava/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodian fish farmer checking on fish quality. Photo by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), taken on 16 October 2012. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Cambodia’s inland capture fisheries are among the largest in the world. The fishing industry encompasses subsistence, commercial and recreational fishing, as ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/fishing-fisheries-and-aquaculture/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

August 26, 2013 – Constitutional Council ordered NeC to unseal voting records in a number of polling stations in Battambong province– CNRP held protest rally in Phnom Penh August 25, 2013 – NeC opened Safety Package A of 13 polling stations in Kratie province to examine ballots– CNRP ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/timelines/election-timeline-2013/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The garment industry has rooted in Cambodia earlier than the footwear industry. As a result of trade privileges given by the U.S. and eU, both industries have blossomed. As of 2013, the garment and footwear industries were accountable for about 80 percent of Cambodia’s total ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/garments-and-textiles/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The opening of the Cambodian economy in the 1990s and the new Investment Law (2021) encouraged investment in development projects in a range of sectors, including extractive industries, physical infrastructure, agriculture, hydropower, and ecotourism, among others. These sectors are obligated to carry out the environmental ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/environmental-impact-assessment-eia-importance-and-opportunity-to-engage-the-local-community/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

ADB and World Bank have organized the training Audit workshop on the theme: “Strengthening quality of external audits of ADB and World Bank Funded Projects,” at Phnom Penh Hotel on 29 August 2011 aiming at increasing the auditors’ capacity to establish a good reporting statement ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/adb-and-world-bank-help-upgrade-external-audit/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

From 20-22 October 2018, Prime Minister Hun Sen, paid  a working visit to the Republic of Turkey at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Turkey. During his stay in Istanbul, Mister Prime Minister paid a courtesy call on H.e. Mr. Bainali Yildirim, ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/outcomes-of-the-working-visit-of-prime-minister-of-the-kingdom-of-cambodia-to-turkey/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 31 August 2016, National Council for Sustainable Development issued a press release on the first meeting of the National council for Sustainable Development (NCSD) which was held at the Ministry of environment under chairmanship of H.e. Say Samal, Minister of environment of environment and ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-on-the-first-meeting-of-the-national-council-for-sustainable-development-ncsd/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Though the Ministry of Information has repeatedly rejected independent radio station owner Mam Sonando’s requests to obtain a television station license and a radio relay station, saying that there was “no space” for him, the government has approved at least three new TV licenses and ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/sonando-continues-to-seek-tv-license-radio-relay-station/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 21 December 2020, Japanese Government has agreed to provide Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects, KUSANONe, US$288,473 in total, for installing medical equipment at Angkor Borey Referral Hospital in Takeo Province, installing braille equipment at special schools in Phnom Penh and 3 provinces, ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/press-release-signing-ceremony-for-japanese-grant-assistance-for-grassroots-human-security-projects/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On 28 May 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn briefed the United Nations Security Council on Developments in Myanmar, 27 May 2022.During the Meeting, H.e. Deputy Prime Minister shared updates ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/his-excellency-deputy-prime-minister-prak-sokhonn-briefed-the-united-nations-security-council-on-developments-in-myanmar-27-may-2022/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Around three quarters of Cambodia’s population depend on agriculture, forest products and fisheries for their livelihoods, so the management of the environment and natural resources is of great importance. Deforestation has occurred on a large scale. Cambodia lost six percent of its remaining primary forest ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/topics/environment-and-natural-resources/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...