On 09 June 2021, the Australian Embassy in Cambodia was pleased to announce a new landmark initiative to electrify villages in Cambodia that are not connected to the grid.​ In partnership with Ministry of Mines and Energy Cambodia, Électricité du Cambodge, and Electricity Authority of ...

On 13 August 2021, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued a press release on distribution of two types of Kovid-19 rapid test kits to the public.In order to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a timely manner, the Ministry is open to ...

On 24 August 2021, Cambodian Center for Independent Media issued a joint statement on redressing Cambodia’s human rights situation before establishing an NHRI. In light of the ever-worsening human rights situation in Cambodia, the undersigned civil society organizations, trade unions, associations and communities, are deeply ...

On 11 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on allowing workers to take one day off with pay on the day they are vaccinated. In order to participate in the campaign for the benefit of the owner or director ...

On 11 October 2021, the Japan International Cooperation Agency issued a press release on Signing of Record of Discussion on “The Project for Water and Sanitation Improvement Preventing Covid-19”.Siem Reap Water Supply Authority (SRWSA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Cambodia Office would like to ...

On 30 August 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued a press release on Ministry of Commerce and Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc signed Memorandum of Understanding on System Integration of Cambodia Trade Marketplace of the Ministry of Commerce and Payment System of Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc.The ...

Communications Officer Kheang is in charge of producing ODC’s communication materials as well as assisting with various ODC activities such as trainings, workshops, and meetings with key stakeholders and partners. He also publishes blog posts about ODC’s activities.Haingkheang earned a Bachelor of Arts in International ...

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”. // //   ...

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. // //   ...

The world has been disrupted and traumatized by the Coronavirus crisis. Also known as COVID-19, this global pandemic has affected every industry which made them difficult to cop and conduct their work as normal. The COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia is also a part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic. ...

On 28 June 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a press release on government’s guideline on additional measures to further manage the impacts on key economic sectors in the context of the crisis, rehabilitation, and promotion of Cambodia’s economic growth during and after the ...

The Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team was delighted to host the recent board meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Phnom Penh on 10 October 2021. It was the first time the board members and the ODC management team had a physical gathering since the ...

Things you should know about Cambodia before investingCambodia has performed well on foreign direct investment (FDI) so far, three times better than predicted, which scored 3.6, becoming the top 25 in the world.1 The FDI reached an all-time high of 14.1% in 2012 and nearly ...

On 27, 28, and 29 of April 2021, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has successfully conducted a three-day training under the theme “Data Literacy for Public Health”. Due to the pandemic outbreak, the three-day training was hosted virtually on Zoom video conferencing platform. 13 participants (8 ...

On 16 August 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on national campaign under the theme “Jointly responsible for preventing the transmission of COVID-19”.The sub-committee on education, training and public relations of the inter-ministerial commission for the fight against COVID-19 has launched a ...

On 14 July 2021, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the special ASEAN-U.S. foreign ministers’ meeting.The ASEAN Foreign Ministers and U.S. Secretary of State exchanged views on the importance of revitalization of ASEAN-US Dialogue Relations, cooperation ...

On 03 September 2021, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has posted a media statement on their official social media site relating to MT Strovolos and the cargo of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The official statement wants to clarify to the public about the background ...

On 16 October 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a notification on the conditions of travel, implementation of health measures and provocation for travelers entering Cambodia in accordance with the new normal trajectory. The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to reopen Cambodia gradually and ...

On 18 October 2021, the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia issued a notification on the calculation of tax and estimated tax for duty-free cars and import duties existing in the country. For the calculation of tax and estimate for existing duty-free vehicles ...

On 19 October 2021, the Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a press release on His Excellency Chhieng Yanara, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Secretary General of the Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CRDB/CDC) ...