Open Development Cambodia (ODC)

Foreign investment in Cambodia

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updates a profile page on “Foreign investment in Cambodia”. This bilingual profile page gives a quick overview of foreign investment in Cambodia, together with related content, such as the definition of foreign investment, the reasons investors invest in Cambodia, priority sectors, the contribution of foreign direct investment to GDP, investment trends by country and sector, similarities and differences between the previous and new laws on investment, and relevant publications. The profile page also consists on related dataset, including foreign investment tracker dashboard, timelines of laws and regulations and events, and major foreign investment projects in Cambodia.

Social accountability

Access to information and open budgets play a crucial role in promoting good governance and social accountability in Cambodia. Social accountability profile page was designed to provide information on budget at the sub-national level, sub-national administrative, education, and healthcare services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Cambodia

Based on the available data and information released by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, ODC has recently been collecting and has published a new dataset, interactive map layer and profile page of the “COVID-19” cases found in Cambodia. This new COVID-19 dashboard and dataset gives the demographic information of the cases found and as well as the status of treatment. The ODC team will continually update the dataset in accordance with the cases reported by the government.

Map explorer

Integrate and explore more than 400 types of geospatial data layers available in Khmer and English to gain a comprehensive understanding of geospatial data that related to Cambodia’s development trends.

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Economic Land Concessions

Explore Open Development Cambodia’s revised and updated database of Economic Land Concession profiles and maps.

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Environment and natural resources

Cambodia’s environment provides natural resources including forests, waterways, plants and wildlife. Natural resources also include minerals, energy and extractives. The environment is varied, covering at least seven distinct landscapes across the country.

Forest cover

Data on forest cover is essential for effective forest management and conservation. It enables policymakers to make informed decisions about forest management, such as identifying conservation areas, tracking changes in forest cover, and identifying areas at risk of deforestation. The forest cover profile page contains information, statistics, and datasets on forest cover from 1973 to 2014 produced by ODC, as well as forest cover from 2015 to the present imported from SERVIR Southeast Asia.

Land

Land is fundamental to the livelihoods of many Cambodians. Around 80 percent of people live in rural areas and around 73 percent depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.¹ In urban areas, many are dependent on plots of land close to livelihoods, services and social support networks.

Energy

Energy is about more than just electricity. It includes all means used to provide energy for industrial and domestic purposes, from firewood for cooking to national electricity production. This section focuses on production, distribution and use of power. Activities involving the exploration, extraction and refining of oil and gas are described in the extractive industries section.

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The middle-power moment?

12 March 2026

With American and Chinese behavior causing unease globally, the world’s middle powers know that opportunities to defend their own interests will not remain open forever. ...

Phnom Penh police bust alleged scam ring targeting European victims

12 March 2026

Phnom Penh Municipal police raided a condo in the capital following a week-long investigation, arresting over 60 Cambodians and Chinese nationals suspected of running an investment scam targeting Europe. ...

Sokhonn embarks on foreign tour to expose Thai violations against Cambodia

12 March 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn is currently conducting a mission abroad to present the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to friendly nations, in addition to strengthening bilateral relations. ...

Kampong Speu offers nearly 20,000 jobs for returnees and jobseekers

12 March 2026

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has announced that nearly 20,000 job opportunities are currently available in Kampong Speu province, specifically targeting workers returning from Thailand and local jobseekers. ...

International journalists witness Cambodia’s crackdown on online scam operation

12 March 2026

A group of 20 international journalists visited a site in Phnom Penh where Cambodian authorities recently dismantled an alleged online scam operation, documenting the crackdown as part of broader efforts to expose transnational cybercrime. ...

Indian grants 40 scholarships for students

12 March 2026

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), with support from the Government of India, has launched 40 scholarships for Cambodian students to pursue bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in India. ...

Cambodia assures fuel supply as gasoline prices jump

12 March 2026

Cambodia’s fuel prices have surged sharply, prompting higher transportation cost, however, the government has assured that there is adequate gasoline reserves and urged the public not to panic. ...

Cambodia, Singapore reaffirm commitment to deepening long-standing bilateral relations

12 March 2026

Cambodia and Singapore have reiterated their unwavering commitment to strengthening and deepening their long-standing bilateral relations, contributing to peace, stability, and shared prosperity in the region. ...

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Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Cambodian citizenships”

11 March 2026

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Asian elephant in Cambodia”

10 March 2026

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an exisiting dataset on "Forest cover loss from fire"

27 February 2026

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Press release: Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn to pay official visit to Singapore

12 March 2026

On 8 March 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the deputy prime minister PRAK Sokhonn to pay official visit to Singapore.Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sakhonn will pay an official visit to Singapore from 10–11 March 2026 to strengthen ...

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Press release: Cambodia's foreign minister to pay official visits to New Zealand and Australia

12 March 2026

On 10 March 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia’s foreign minister to pay official visits to New Zealand and Australia.Cambodia’s foreign minister will pay an official visit to New Zealand from 13 to 14 March 2026, followed ...

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Press Release: the Kingdom of Cambodia continues to be a safe and warm tourism destination

12 March 2026

On 9 March 2026, Ministry of Tourism issued a press release on the Kingdom of Cambodia continues to be a safe and warm tourism destination.The ministry issued this press release to inform the public, tourism associations, private tour operators, journalists, tourists, national and international investors, ...

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