With Cambodia’s solid growth momentum, aided by export-oriented services as well as sustained domestic consumption and a growing trend of supporting and using locally made products, the country’s economy is expected to grow by around 5.2 percent this year, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Aun Pornmoniroth, yesterday. Addressing a […]
Cambodia recorded 18.69 million domestic trips in the first nine months of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 53 percent from 12.15 million, according to data by the Ministry of Tourism. Phnom Penh capital received 7.46 million domestic trips and Siem Reap Angkor recorded 2.66 million, stated the report. Coastal zones of four provinces, […]
Cambodia has once again earned global recognition for its premium fragrant rice, as the country’s authorised brand “Angkor Jasmine” was crowned ‘World’s Best Rice’ for the seventh consecutive time at the World Rice Conference 2025, held in Phnom Penh. The three-day international conference, organised by The Rice Trader (TRT), a publication on global rice industry, […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved the Prek Chek-Fuon Techo waterway project, spanning Kandal, Takeo, Kampot, and Kep provinces with an investment of $1.2 billion USD, expected to create approximately 3,199 jobs, according to a CDC statement on November 7, 2025. Construction of this historic project officially began on August 5, […]
Cambodia’s tourism is poised for stronger growth amid talks of a U.S.-based medical-equipment manufacturing plant by Medline Industries: potential impact on local hotels and airlines. As Cambodia continues to rise as a key destination in Southeast Asia, its booming tourism sector is set to benefit from more than just its rich cultural and historical offerings. […]
Malaysia’s leading dairy producer, Farm Fresh Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia’s Alpha Group to establish a new dairy farm and milk processing factory in Cambodia, marking a major milestone in Farm Fresh’s regional expansion strategy. The agreement was signed on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur by Loi Tuan Ee, co-founder and […]
Cambodia is targeting more strategic and sustainable investment, Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Minister Say Samal said at the ground-breaking of the Port Yves Palace project, a landmark mixed development in Koh Rong city to enhance the nation’s tourism profile. The ceremony, attended by Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Mang Sineth and Koh Rong City […]
The leaders of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and economic integration within the Mekong subregion. Prime Minister Hun Manet, on Monday morning, hosted a working breakfast with his counterparts, Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam, and Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister […]
The United States and Cambodia have agreed to a trade deal that will provide U.S. exporters with unprecedented access to Cambodia’s market. According to the White House, Cambodia has agreed to eliminate all tariffs on U.S. goods, including food and agricultural products and industrial goods, meaning that U.S. exports to Cambodia will not face a […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet and US President Donald Trump yesterday officially signed the ‘Agreement on Reciprocal Trade’ aimed at boosting bilateral economic relations between the Kingdom and the world’s largest economy. The signing ceremony, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur,was attended by Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman […]
The EU High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms Kaja Kallas, welcomed the agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, underlining that it is an essential milestone for peace. “We commend President Donald Trump and Malaysia as ASEAN Chair for their efforts in sealing the deal,” she said. Ms Kaja Kallas also reaffirmed the EU’s […]
ASEAN officially welcomed Timor-Leste as its 11th member yesterday, marking a historic expansion of the regional bloc for the first time in 26 years and signalling a new era of unity and cooperation in Southeast Asia. The milestone was announced at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, under […]
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet, has approved the draft ‘Law on Finance for Management 2026’, setting government spending at more than $10 billion for the coming fiscal year. According to a press release issued following the plenary session on Friday, the draft law comprises six chapters and 15 articles. It places strong […]
Cambodia celebrated a major milestone in its aviation and tourism sectors yesterday with the official launch of the first scheduled flight connecting Phnom Penh and Tokyo, operated by Air Cambodia, the national carrier. The new route, which includes a stopover in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, marks a significant step forward in strengthening Cambodia–Japan relations and […]
Cambodia’s cultural capital, Siem Reap, has been named one of the world’s top destinations for 2026 by global travel authority Lonely Planet, reaffirming the Kingdom’s growing reputation as a leading cultural and tourism hub. The annual ‘Best in Travel 2026’ list, released on Wednesday, highlights 50 destinations and experiences expected to inspire travellers in the […]
Cambodia’s cultural capital, Siem Reap, has been named one of the world’s top destinations for 2026 by global travel authority Lonely Planet, reaffirming the Kingdom’s growing reputation as a leading cultural and tourism hub. The annual ‘Best in Travel 2026’ list, released on Wednesday, highlights 50 destinations and experiences expected to inspire travellers in the […]