Synopsis: Cambodia is committed to improving water accessibility and infrastructure development, ultimately contributing to national development and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Marubeni, a prominent Japanese conglomerate with extensive global experience in water supply services, Tuesday expressed strong interest in supporting Cambodia’s infrastructure needs safe and affordable drinking water in both urban and expanding rural areas. […]
Synopsis: Mr Hun Sen urges Saudi Arabia to consider investing in agriculture and agro-industry, especially in processing agricultural products for export. Cambodia and Saudi Arabia Tuesday expressed commitment to enhance bilateral relations by strengthening cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, and investment, as well as establishing direct flight connections between the two countries. Strengthening […]
As global markets face growing uncertainty, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is calling on the Kingdom’s private sector to embrace innovation, leadership, and bold transformation. This message took centre stage on Tuesday as the CCC hosted its high-level 2025 Business and Innovation Forum, gathering prominent entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders to chart a resilient […]
A Cambodian financial institution has signed a partnership with a group of international service providers to expand the range of travel, healthcare, and hospitality benefits available to its cardholders, as banks in the Kingdom continue to enhance digital offerings amid rising consumer expectations. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Wednesday, brings together BRIDGE Bank, […]
Cambodia has taken a step toward climate-resilient development by issuing its first green bond, positioning itself alongside other developing economies which are striving to close persistent financing gaps through sustainable debt markets. This development was highlighted in a new flagship report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), launched […]
Synopsis: The scheme is in line with the Royal Government’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1, focusing on economic diversification, financial inclusivity, and private sector development. In a major move to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and large firms in securing much-needed financing, the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has launched a $200 […]
The Royal Government of Cambodia will develop a national policy to promote the agro-industrial sector in the western region of the country as part of its efforts to diversify the national economy, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Tuesday. “I have assigned our policy-making committee to draft an investment policy focused on agro-industrial and industrial […]
Synopsis: Air Cambodia to launch flight service to Osaka and Tokyo with one stop in China. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding on the flight service operation between Cambodia and Japan. The MoU was signed by Mao Havannall, Minister in […]
Synopsis: Reconnecting flights and opening new air routes have contributed significantly to the growth of air passengers and foreign tourists to Cambodia. Foreign tourist arrivals in Cambodia’s three international airports soared to 1.21 million in the first five months, a 23 percent increase over the 986,435 visitors recorded during the same period in 2024, a […]
Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park earned $26.3 million from ticket sales during the first half of 2025, up 8 percent compared to the same period last year, said an official report released on Tuesday. The UNESCO-listed Angkor attracted 567,673 international tourists during the January-June period this year, up 8.7 percent compared to the same period […]
ABA Bank, the largest commercial bank in Cambodia, announced a strategic partnership with Pethyoeung, a leading local health-tech company, to streamline digital payments across Cambodia’s healthcare sector. Under this partnership, ABA KHQR will be integrated as the default payment method within Pethyoeung’s billing platform, serving its affiliated healthcare providers, including clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies nationwide. […]
The Ministry of Interior, General Department of Immigration has announced the official launch of the new Cambodia v-Pass (Visitor Pass) system, replacing traditional immigration stamps or QR code slips for foreign travelers entering and exiting Cambodia via international airports and seaports, effective July 1, 2025. Following a trial period which began January 1, 2024, the […]
The 2025 Hi View platform and the first Cambodian AI short drama were launched on Sunday, aiming to promote the innovative application of AI-Generated Content (AIGC) technology in Cambodia’s digital cultural industry. The event was co-organised by China’s Guangxi Yaoxiang Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. and Cambodia’s BKL Media Production Company. Pok Borak, Director of the […]
Synopsis: The lucky draw will identify 2,500 families from provincial capitals for eligibility screening to receive three hectares of residential and agricultural land in Stung Treng province. The government has launched the first round of a lucky draw for applicants under the Forest Protection Land Grant Programme for Sustainable Development, which was established last year. […]
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia is to welcome a Saudi Arabian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, from June 30 to July 4. Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly, will first hold a meeting with the delegation, aiming to strengthen and deepen cooperation between the two parliaments in bilateral […]
Synopsis: The impressive surge reflects a significant rebound for a sector crucial to the Kingdom’s economy, demonstrating renewed global confidence in Cambodia as a safe and attractive destination. Cambodia has welcomed almost three million foreign tourists in the first five months of this year, up 11.7 percent compared to the same period last year, according […]