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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Manet congratulates Anutin, looks forward to peace, restored ties

8 September 2025

Prime Minister Hun Manet has congratulated new Thai Prime Minster Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand. He expected that the new Thai leader will work with Cambodia to restore normalcy between the two neighbouring kingdoms. ...

Cambodia and Vietnam strengthen tourism cooperation with new MoU

8 September 2025

During his visit to lead the Cambodian tourism delegation to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo, Minister of Tourism Huot Hak held a high-level and significant working meeting with Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ...

Cambodia, Burkina Faso to boost ties in demining

5 September 2025

Senate President Hun Sen receives Ambassador Daouda Bitie of Burkina Faso, who presents his credentials to the Acting Head of State. ...

Queen Mother donates to CMAC for mine clearance along border

5 September 2025

Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk has generously donated $20,000 to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) to support mine clearance operations along the Cambodia–Thailand border. ...

Cambodia, Japan agree to expand investment ties

5 September 2025

Cambodia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and improving the investment climate, following the 30th Meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee held on Wednesday at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Kingdom exports first official shipment of cashew nuts to Italy

5 September 2025

Fourteen tonnes of Cambodian processed cashews were officially exported to Italy yesterday by Ample Agro Product Co., Ltd., marking a milestone in Cambodia’s efforts to boost productivity, value-added processing, and export competitiveness. ...

Framework agreement signed for third phase of €11M Bakheng water project

5 September 2025

Bakheng Water Supply project is one the largest initiatives in Cambodia’s history of clean water infrastructure development to provide quality, inclusive, sustainable, and efficient water services to citizens. ...

New standoff erupts over Thai border barricades, officials push for action via general border committee

5 September 2025

Tensions over razor-wire barricades installed by Thai soldiers in disputed parts of Banteay Meanchey flared again on Thursday, as villagers from Chouk Chey in O’Biechoan commune confronted troops while blocked from their homes and farms. ...

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Open Development Cambodia published a new topic page on “Local chamber of commerce"

29 August 2025

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “List of Oknha in Cambodia”

29 August 2025

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Special economic zone in Cambodia”

27 August 2025

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Press release on civil society and expert team to launch rapid assessment on environmental impact of chemical weapons use along the Cambodia-Thailand border

5 September 2025

On 4 September 2025, CHRAC, NGO Forum on Cambodia, CLEC, FTUWKC, and PADEK issued a press release on civil society and expert team to launch rapid assessment on environmental impact of chemical weapons use along the Cambodia-Thailand border.A coalition of Cambodian civil society organizations, including ...

 CHRAC, NGO Forum on Cambodia, CLEC, FTUWKC, and PADEK

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Press release on president of the Philippines to pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia

5 September 2025

On 4 September 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on president of the Philippines to pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia.At the invitation of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath NORODOM SIHANOMI, King of Cambodia, ...

 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release on Cambodia hosts gathering to scale up ecosystem restoration access 20 countries

4 September 2025

On 4 September 2025, Ministry of Environment issued a press release on Cambodia hosts gathering to scale up ecosystem restoration access 20 countries.Conservation International together with UNDP Cambodia and the Ministry of Environment held the inaugural Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program (ERIP) Annual Conference in Siem ...

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