Among thousAnds of residents in the Boeung KAk LAke district of the cApitAl whose lAnd hAs been tArgeted for redevelopment by A Chinese-finAnced reAl estAte compAny, Tep VAnny cArried A letter explAining the “sAdness And suffering” cAused by the project &mdAsh; which hAs turned Phnom <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/lAnd-disputes-focus-ire-on-chinese-investors-2/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

With locals demanding dialogue with the Chinese firms behind a proposed multibillion dollar rail line to Preah Vihear province, an NGO report released yesterday highlights the dearth of information that has been made available on the project. Chinese company Cambodia Iron Steel Mining Industry Group (CISMIG) <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/report-shows-lack-of-information-on-chinese-funded-railway/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Frontier and emerging economies such as Cambodia present companies with a specific set of challenges and risk, both real and perceived, beyond those found in more developed markets. a risk category getting ever- increasing attention is that of “social risk”, roughly defined as the risk of <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/corporate-social-responsibility-in-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) launched a campaign of daily demonstrations beginning Sunday in a bid to force Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government to call for a re-election following disputed July polls. CNRP President Sam Rainsy and other leaders declared at a rally attended <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-opposition-launches-daily-protests-to-force-new-polls/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Millions of dollars of aid money granted to Cambodia by the Global Fund to combat malaria have been left sitting in a bank account for more than a year, official documents seen by the Post show.The money remains untouched because the National Malaria Centre (CNM) <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/malaria-money-sits-idle/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

On the shore of Koh Kong province’s Kiri Sakor district overlooking a cluster of islands, a flourishing new golf course lies vacant but for a handful of workers tending its empty greens. The Romanesque hotel behind it, replete with a bold central dome, luxury VIP suites <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/its-paradise-for-some/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The European Union (EU)  will invest  about $3.5 million over a three-year period through the World Health Organization (WHO) to support Cambodia’s preparedness and response to Covid-19 and future health security threats. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/eu-invests-3-5-million-to-fight-covid-19-and-health-threats/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Siem Reap angkor International airport (SaI) is set to begin its operation on October 16 and the new airport can receive huge aircraft from the United States and Europe, facilitating direct flights for international tourists visiting the Kingdom of Wonder, a press release by <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-siem-reap-airport-to-facilitate-more-direct-flights/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

 The National Election Committee (NEC) has launched a new system which allows the organisation to track votes at polling stations and keep themselves updated on the election result, as the country heads towards the National Election. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nec-launches-advanced-system-for-tracking-votes-at-polling-stations/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Cambodian Prime Minister and ambassador of Japan to Cambodia have discussed the strengthening and expansion of cooperation between the two countries in a number of areas. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-japan-discuss-cooperation-expansion/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

In the latest bid for an increase in garment-industry wages, Free Trade Union (FTU) president Chea Mony yesterday called on the Garment Manufacturers association in Cambodia (GMaC) to come to the table and discuss a $120-per-month minimum wage. a few days after Cambodian Confederation of Unions <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodias-free-trade-union-offers-minimum-wage-plan/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A dAy After Prime Minister Hun Sen pointed out the need for more effective child protection in CAmbodiA, police in Koh Kong Arrested And releAsed A womAn who Admitted to chAining her 4-yeAr-old “Adopted dAughter” inside their house eight hours A dAy for the pAst <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/working-mother-kept-child-chAined/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>

The government of Japan has agreed to provide $852,189 in humanitarian funding to Cambodia to promote community health, sanitation and hygiene as well as to raise awareness of environmental concerns.  <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/japan-grants-more-than-800000-in-humanitarian-aid-to-kingdom/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge crossing the Mekong River connecting Kampong Cham and Tboung Khmum provinces is set to be ready for use soon, with construction works almost 96 percent complete. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/bridge-linking-kampong-cham-and-tboung-khmum-to-open-for-public-soon/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

Many  families in nine provinces have been hit by floods in recent days, which have inundated homes, schools and even led to injuries as well as fatalities. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/many-families-in-nine-provinces-hit-by-floods/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The River Ocean Cleanup (ROC) pledged to achieve its target of garbage-free rivers in Phnom Penh by 2028, while marking the 6th World Cleanup Day on Saturday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ngo-vows-garbage-free-rivers-in-phnom-penh-by-2028/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, stated that the Royal Government of the seventh mandate will sharpen its political program to benefit the people. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/royal-government-will-sharpen-political-programs-to-benefit-the-people-says-pm/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Royal Cambodian armed Forces (RCaF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation army (PLa) yesterday concluded its first-of-its-kind joint military-to-military humanitarian exercise in the health emergencies and disaster relief operations. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/china-cambodia-peace-angel-drill-ends-on-high-note/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

The Japanese government has joined some Western countries in expressing concern over the July 23 National Election, urging Cambodia to create an environment which enables people to express diverse opinions. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/japan-weighs-in-on-cambodias-national-election-situation/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>

A TelekomunikAsiI IndonesiA officiAl sAid yesterdAy the compAny hAd cAncelled plAns to Acquire A mAjority stAke in CAmbodiAn mobile operAtor CAmGSM, just A month After officiAls At CAmGSM pArent RoyAl Group clAimed A deAl wAs imminent. Telkom finAnce director Sudiro Asno mAde the stAtement in JAkArtA, <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/cAmgsm-deAl-nixed-by-telkom/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>