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Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new page on “Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) information toolkit”. On the new bilingual page, the public can access​ some important information including new definition, importance, available benefits, challenges and responses, related resources, registration process using old and new ...

RationalIn 2018, the total number of registered Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was 155,745. More than 90 percent of registered firms in Cambodia are SMEs. However, despite being vital to the socio-economy, 95 percent are not registered yet. By 2025, 80% and 95% of small and ...

Provincial authorities continue to work to suppress forest crimes – in line with the order of Prime Minister Hun Sen – to protect the country’s natural resources and forests. ...

Despite the implementation of provisions to defend abused women and girls in 2021, the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) noted some challenges due to the lack of cooperation by relevant specialised state institutions. ...

The EU handed over a patrol boat to help boost fisheries crimes suppression, as the authorities continue to crackdown on the illegal activities. ...

Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand are set to organise three important leaders’ meetings in the Southeast Asia region later this year. ...

As of late April 2022, 90.95% of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway construction project has been completed, and it is expected to be open for public use in July. Prime Minister Hun Sen will attend and preside over its official opening ceremony. ...

Cambodia’s exports to the member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) totaled $1.956 billion in the first three months of this year, up 11 percent over the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Cambodia and the Republic of Korea have discussed trade potential between both countries, mainly the import of Cambodian mangoes. ...

The significance of investment governance for inclusive, sustainable development is often overlooked, including by stakeholders who work on natural resource governance and social and environmental issues. And yet, investment governance plays a major part in shaping the outcomes of their efforts. ...

On ​04 May 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the intervention of company’s payroll in accordance with the Labor Law.Professional officers of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training verified the payment of severance pay with the company ...

On 4 May 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a joint press release of the foreign ministries of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Thailand. Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand are privileged to host three important leaders’ ...

On 03 May 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the organization of the 5th National Technical and Vocational and Education Training Day 2022 under the theme “TVET increases productivity and high competitiveness”.The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training organizes ...

On 04 May 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notice on the paid holiday on Sunday.If the worker and the employer agree to work overtime on a paid holiday on Sunday, the employer shall consider the overtime wage equal to 200% ...

On 4 May 2022, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification on the progress of joint labor dispute resolution at NagaWorld as of 4 May 2022. The workers’ representatives and the NagaWorld representatives have not yet reached an agreement, so the ministry ...

Cambodia approved 52 fixed asset investment projects worth $2.46 billion in the first four months of 2022, according to a report by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on Tuesday. ...

The United States, in partnership with COVAX, UNICEF, and WHO has donated two million Pfizer vaccine doses to the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia yesterday. ...

The Minister of Health, Dr Mam Bunheng, said that so far Cambodia has received more than 53 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, including bilateral assistance, assistance from the Covax Center and direct orders. An additional  20 million doses are due to arrive in a row ...

On 02 May 2022, the Ministry of Environment issued an announcement on the National and World Environment Day on 05 June under the theme “Caring for the planet for our health”.The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Battambang Provincial Administration will celebrate the National and ...

The government has identified three target provinces in which to develop Agri-Food Industrial Parks, with industry experts urging the elevation of the initiative to special economic zone (SEZ) equivalent status, so as to promote agricultural production in Cambodia. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) provided a three-day training on “election, ballot counting and result declaration” on May 2-4 to officials of the municipal and provincial election commissions, representatives from political parties and NGOs. ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen has encouraged Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to permit ASEAN special envoy Prak Sokhonn to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint during his next visit to Naypyidaw, which could take place later this month. ...

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) – commonly known as Khmer Rouge Tribunal – is holding a three-day workshop showcasing victim participation in the trial process and post-trial activities. ...

Senior Cambodian officials recently inspected road construction in areas bordering Vietnam and Laos, saying it was carried out to support the government’s policy of building a frontier of peace, friendship, cooperation and sustainable development. ...