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Open Development Cambodia ran a workshop on "Digital Governance and E-Commerce Technology in Small-Midsized Enterprises (SMEs)"

A workshop on “Digital Governance and E-Commerce Technology in Small-Midsized Enterprises (SMEs)” was held on June 29, 2023, by Open Development Cambodia (ODC). 10 participants (four of which were women) representing various industries attended. The workshop’s main goals are to disseminate the research study’s findings on the effects of new digital and technology laws and regulations on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on which ODC worked with William & Mary Law School in the United States, and to identify areas where the policy dialogue on the governance of small and medium-sized businesses needs to be expanded.There are four objectives of the workshop, namely:Present research on newly enacted laws as well as the impacts of potential regulations, particularly data protection laws and the National Internet Gateway (NIG).Provide an opportunity for relevant stakeholders to express their views regarding existing and proposed e-commerce and technology laws/regulations.Identify the proactive measures to take moving forward.Discuss how the proposed law and associated regulations will interact with ...

PM outlines three major triumphs as head of gov’t

In a recent interview with China state-owned Phoenix TV, Prime Minister Hun Sen shared that he believes three significant achievements have characterised his time in office. ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/pm-outlines-three-major-triumphs-head-govt

Starlink paves way for smart farming in Kingdom

In a move set to revolutionise Cambodian agriculture, entrepreneur Chan Dara has become a pioneer, bringing Starlink’s high-speed internet to the Kingdom. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/starlink-paves-way-smart-farming-kingdom

Youth Health App now reaching some 50,000 users

The Youth Health Mobile App has currently been accessed by nearly 50,000 people across Cambodia, with most users residing in Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap and Kampong Cham provinces, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-health-app-now-reaching-some-50000-users

2023 General Election is a true reflection of the country’s democratic maturity

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has stated that ‘the 2023 general election is a true reflection of Cambodia’s democratic maturity with its exceptional voter participation and its election legitimacy as attested by the diversity of national and international observer teams.’ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501330481/2023-general-election-is-a-true-reflection-of-the-countrys-democratic-maturity/

About 440,000 spoilt ballots logged in July 23 national election: NEC

A representative of the National Election Committee (NEC) reported that about 440,000 spoilt ballots had been logged over the July 23-24 period. ...

Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/about-440000-spoilt-ballots-logged-july-23-national-election-nec

Press statement on the 2023 general election is a true reflection of the country's democratic maturity

On 24 July 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press statement that the 2023 general election reflects the country’s democratic maturity.The Ministry would like to highlight factual and first-hand observations of this historic event through five points:Higher voter turnout and a ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press statement by Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on national election in Cambodia

On 24 July 2023, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh issued a press statement by Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller on national election in Cambodia.The United States looks forward to a continued partnership with the Cambodian people to support their aspirations for a more prosperous, democratic, and ...

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh

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Statement by the spokesperson on the general elections

On 24 July 2023, the Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a statement on the general elections in Cambodia.The European Union is concerned by the amendments to the electoral law adopted a few weeks before the vote, which restrict the ...

Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Cambodia

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Press statement by Australian Embassy in Cambodia on national election in Cambodia

On 24 July 2023, the Australian Embassy in Cambodia issued a press statement on national election in Cambodia.Australia holds serious concerns about the environment in which Cambodia’s national elections took place and about Cambodia’s democratic trajectory.Read more: https://archive.ph/JoGi0  ...

Australian Embassy in Cambodia

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Press release on polling station nationwide opened the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023

On 23 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued a press release on polling station nationwide opened the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023.The polling shall be closed by 3:00 pm. However, the voters who are still in the polling ...

National Election Committee

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623 land titles distributed to more than 300 families in Kampong Thom province

623 property ownership certificates were distributed to 332 families in Kdei Ta Chen village, Treal commune, Tang Kork district on July 20, 2023, so that they have the legal right to own and use them. ...

Post Staff
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2023-07-21-1331-252571.html

CCFC resumes work amid legal proceedings

The Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC), led by Theng Savoeun, has received permission from the Ministry of Interior to resume temporary operations, pending a court decision to restore full legal rights. ...

Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ccfc-resumes-work-amid-legal-proceedings

Preah Vihear allocates 335ha land for villagers

The Preah Vihear Provincial Administration has announced a campaign to measure and distribute 335ha of land in Pheareaketch village in Preah Vihear town’s Pahal commune. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-vihear-allocates-335ha-land-villagers

Former opposition party member quits ruling CPP and flees Cambodia

A former Candlelight Party Member, who joined the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) in June, fled Cambodia earlier this month due to fear and security concerns after he decided to leave the ruling party. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/former-opposition-party-member-quits-ruling-cpp-and-flees-cambodia/

Hun Sen’s Facebook page, incendiary video back up days before election

Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Facebook account was reactivated by Thursday morning, three weeks after Meta’s Oversight Board announced it recommended his Facebook and Instagram accounts be suspended for six months. ...

Sovann Sreypich and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/hun-sens-facebook-page-incendiary-video-back-up-days-before-election/

Open Development Cambodia updates an existing dataset on “State land reclassification”

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updates an existing dataset on “State land reclassification” by adding two new map features in Kampong Chhnang and Koh Kong. This dataset contains information regarding​​ the establishment of land as state public properties and the reclassification to state private properties in ...

Press release on the summary of electoral campaign of the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, for 21 days

On 21 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued a press release on the summary of electoral campaign of the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, for 21 days.His Excellency Hang Puthea said that during the 21 days of the election ...

National Election Committee

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Cambodia appreciates OIF for sending observers for upcoming National Election 2023

Cambodia has appreciated the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) for sending its observers for the country’s 7th general election to take place on Jul. 23. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501328054/cambodia-appreciates-oif-for-sending-observers-for-upcoming-national-election-2023/

Press release on the general situation on last day (21 July 2023) of electoral campaign of the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023

On 21 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued press release on the general situation on last day (21 July 2023) of electoral campaign of the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023.As of 6 pm on the last day of ...

National Election Committee

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VIDEO: CDC updates law, sub-decree to investors

Officials of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on Tuesday disseminated the new Law on Investment to the members of the Travel Goods and Leather Association (CTLA) and Cambodia Footwear Association (CFA). ...

Nuon Soksarim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501327605/video-cdc-updates-law-sub-decree-to-investors/

Monks urged to go to the polls

The Mahanikaya and Dhammayut Nikaya Committee wants all monks to exercise their right to decide the fate of the nation in Sunday’s National Election. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1327676/monks-urged-to-go-to-the-polls/

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