Less than six months after introducing a sub-decree to push non-resident e-commerce firms to register for value-added tax (VAT) with the Cambodian tax authority, the government has upped the ante. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/a-new-tax-regulation-risks-cutting-the-power-on-e-commerce-activity/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

On November 23, 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the official launch of the national system of distance technical and vocational education and training online.The national education system is available on computers, tablets, and smartphones, with the support from ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/the-official-launch-of-the-national-system-of-distance-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training-online/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The e-Type Visa, aimed at short term travellers to Cambodia, is now available for online application for citizens from all countries across the globe. .. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-e-type-visa-now-available-for-online-application-in-all-countries/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodian experts, academia, government, civil society, private sector and youth discussed how AI and e-Government interact with the right to Access Information, in a recent seminar organised by UNeCO and the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT). ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/opportunity-of-ai-and-e-governance-to-advance-the-right-to-access-information-discussed/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce and Lanton Cloud Service Technology Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation to promote the kingdom’s e-commerce, said a ministry’s news release on Wednesday. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodian-ministry-signs-mou-with-private-company-on-e-commerce-cooperation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The number of e-wallet accounts in the Kingdom reached 17.9 million at end-December amid an acceleration in electronic payment volumes driven in part by Covid-19 anxiety, reflecting gradual fintech (financial technology) development towards achieving the government’s digital economy objectives. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nbc-e-wallet-accounts-in-cambodia-hit-17-9m-in-2022-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

More than 170 Cambodian micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMes) have successfully transitioned their businesses online as part of a digital drive to become more resilient in the future, under a UNDP-led programme. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/digitalisation-drive-gives-msmes-a-business-boost/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce and Lanton Cloud Service Technology Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation to promote the kingdom’s e-commerce, said a ministry’s news release on Wednesday. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodian-ministry-signs-mou-with-private-company-on-e-commerce-cooperation-2/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

In the age of digitalisation, banks play a crucial role in safeguarding the money and information of both people and businesses. However, as Cambodia embraces this digital revolution, the Kingdom also makes itself vulnerable to the constant danger of cyberattacks and breaches, putting financial data ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/banks-need-robust-cybersecurity-for-data-privacy/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodia is committed to further enhancing the e-commerce ecosystem as the country is a leading nation in implementing the eTrade readiness assessment recommendations, achieving a remarkable 92 percent implementation rate. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-committed-to-promoting-e-commerce-ecosystem/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The government is exploring the idea of entering into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group to shore up international online sales of Cambodian products.​Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak on February 14 chaired a first key meeting of an ad-hoc working ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-mulls-alibaba-deal-to-boost-intl-sales/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

A raft of new laws to boost the local economy is in the pipeline and will be passed before the end of the year, according to a senior public official. Mao Thora, secretary of state at the Ministry of Commerce, told Khmer Times on Tuesday that the e-commerce ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/key-commerce-laws-to-be-passed-this-year/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Cambodia’s digital economy remains at a nascent stage and will need at least 10 years to grow and aim for a technology-driven economy, said Minister of economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth. Speaking at the national consultation workshop on Policy and Direction of Cambodia’s Digital economy ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/digital-economy-needs-10-years/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

A new plan to protect the environment started taking shape yesterday when the environment Ministry held a workshop to discuss ideas on how to convert numerous laws into a single code to govern the county’s natural resources. It is expected the process will take two years ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/environmental-code-aims-to-safeguard-natural-resources/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

State-owned Cambodia Post plans to launch a new e-commerce company in a move to latch onto the growth of online transactions in the Kingdom and diversify its revenue streams, a company executive said yesterday. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-post-hopes-to-deliver-for-e-giants/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Around 40 Cambodian women in prison with young children were being considered for royal pardons ahead of the Khmer New Year, an official said on Tuesday, amid criticism of their condition. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-considers-royal-pardon-for-incarcerated-mothers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The United States has announced nomination of new Ambassador to Cambodia to replace William e. Todd who has been serving the position since 2012, according to the White House. According to the statement, William A. Heidt currently serves as executive Assistant to the Under Secretary ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/us-announces-new-ambassador-to-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The government has released a new e-commerce strategy to address how the nation can best benefit from the rapid growth over the last decade of the Kingdom’s digital economy. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/digital-literacy-a-key-component-to-new-ecommerce-strategy/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

The prolongation of the Covid-19 outbreak has led to a delay in a feasibility study of building a waste-to-energy (Wte) plant with at least 50MW of total electricity generating capacity near Phnom Penh, according to Ministry of Mines and energy spokesman Victor Jona. ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/covid-delays-wte-power-plant/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...

Sabay Osja Co Ltd became the first company to apply for a licence via the government’s online business registration platform, also known as the “Single Portal”, in its second phase, according to the Ministry of economy and finance.   ef='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/it-firm-emerges-as-single-portal-phase-iis-first-entry/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...