The US Embassy hosted a celebration for the 249th Independence Day of the United States of America, at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra yesterday. The event was presided over by Sun Chanthol, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Bridgette Walker, US Embassy Chargé […]

Following numerous in-person and online meetings, the US and Cambodia have reached an agreement and are currently drafting a statement that will outline a framework agreement regarding the “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April. The final meeting between a Cambodian’s task force, led by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of […]

The Royal Government Spokesperson Unit says that the morning of 4 July 2025, at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the CDC led the ad-hoc working group to have a virtual conference with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Sarah Ellerman, […]

Synopsis: As both neighbouring nations have set a new target of bilateral trade amounting to around $20 billion, the new international border gate will play a key role in achieving this goal, says Mr Hun Sen. Senate President Hun Sen yesterday said that the new Cambodia-Vietnam Meun Chey International Border Gate, located in Prey Veng […]

Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. According to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), from January to June […]

Air Cambodia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, will introduce a new route between Phnom Penh and Tokyo, Japan, before the end of 2025. In the future, the airline also plans to operate flights from Phnom Penh to Osaka. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, secretary of state at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), told The Post on […]

The Angkor Enterprise (AE) earned over $26 million from ticket sales to international tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first half of 2025, an increase of nearly 10% compared to the same period last year. Tourism experts have claimed that the recent closure of the Cambodia-Thailand border is unlikely to impact AE ticket […]

Cambodian legal experts believe that growing cooperation between Cambodian and Chinese lawyers will enhance the provision of legal services in the Kingdom, especially for investors and entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to increased Chinese investment in Cambodia. Speaking at the official launch of a law firm on Wednesday, Ly Chantola, Secretary of State at the Office of […]

Synopsis: Both sides confirm their commitment to accelerating cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, green energy, and digital infrastructure. Cambodia and Singapore Wednesday reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, with a renewed emphasis on trade, energy, and digital transformation. The pledge came during the first official visit by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on […]

Cambodia has a promising opportunity to strengthen its trade and investment relationship with the United States amid shifting global supply chains and evolving geopolitical dynamics, according to a prominent business leader. Anthony Galliano, Vice-President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham Cambodia) and Group CEO of Cambodian Investment Management Holdings (CIM), told Khmer Times that […]

The Chanang Giant Pot festival was organised on the pristine shores of the Kan Seng Lake in Ratanakiri province on Tuesday, bringing to the fore the delectable indigenous cuisine of Cambodia and boosting efforts to promote tourism in the Kingdom’s scenic northeast. The event, which was organised by the provincial administration in collaboration with the […]

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 […]