Emirates Airline is very satisfied with its cash reserves, Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said this week, adding that if the government asked him to list the company in an initial public offering (IPO), he would have to do it. “If the government, I am appointed by the government, says do (an IPO) […]

Approximately 5,000 media leaders, spokespersons, information officers, and journalists from across Cambodia gathered on Saturday afternoon under Prime Minister Hun Manet’s presidency to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2025. Speaking at the 7th Annual Gathering with Journalists in Cambodia, held at the Chroy Changvar International Convention and Exhibition Centre (CCIC) in Phnom Penh, he highlighted […]

Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, is scheduled to pay official visits to Indonesia and Timor-Leste next week, according to a message on his official social media platform. Mr Hun Sen will depart for Indonesia on May 5 for a three-day visit. During his stay in Indonesia, he is expected to meet with […]

NISHIMURA Yasutoshi, Member of the House of Representatives of Japan and former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, has observed a growing interest among Japanese companies in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia. During a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Friday afternoon, NISHIMURA Yasutoshi noted […]

The specific date for the opening of Techo International Airport will be announced within the next two weeks, following a clear assessment by the committee. Soy Sokhan, Secretary of State of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation and Chairman of the Committee to Lead, Manage, and Coordinate the Preparation of the Operation of Techo International […]

Phnom Penh is a city on the move — a city where the echoes of tradition meet the ambitions of modern development. In this vibrant landscape, infrastructure is more than just concrete and steel; it is the foundation of progress. Among the most anticipated projects in Cambodia’s recent history is the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, a […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed that job creation remains a top priority for the Royal Government of Cambodia to drive economic growth nationwide. The Premier made the remarks during a gathering with civil servants, workers, and employees of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Preah Sihanouk province yesterday, on the occasion of the 139th anniversary […]

Some 474,810 foreign tourists visited the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first four months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 12.68 percent, a report from the Angkor Enterprise overseeing the Angkor Entrance Pass Sales showed yesterday. The entrance pass sales generated revenues of $22.2 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.5 percent, read the report. […]

Marking 26 years in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Cambodia reflects on its journey from post-conflict member to active regional contributor. On April 30, 1999, Cambodia joined the ASEAN family and became the 10th member of the bloc, and ever since, the association has always been an integral part of Cambodia’s foreign policy. […]

In recent developments across Southeast Asia, it was reported that eco-tourism and community-based travel initiatives had gained significant momentum entering 2025. It was emphasized by regional tourism boards that a new breed of travelers — increasingly conscious about their environmental impact — was seeking experiences that combined luxury with sustainability. Observers noted that locations such […]

Private sector leaders are optimistic that electric vehicle (EV) usage in Cambodia will surge, as construction of a local assembly plant of Chinese EV giant BYD (Build Your Dream) got underway. The facility is scheduled to officially start operations in early November 2025. The groundbreaking ceremony for BYD Cambodia Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of BYD […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Monday signed a $12 million grant agreement to boost climate-resilient farming by empowering Commune Agriculture Officers (CAOs). The signing ceremony was presided over by Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and Choi Moonjung, Country Director of KOICA […]

Cambodia’s current account balance as a share of GDP for the current year has been projected at 2.26 percent, as per the latest report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording […]

Cambodia and the United Nations on Monday launched a new project, aiming to advance energy efficiency in Cambodia’s building sector, said a joint press release. The project, titled “Accelerating Energy Efficiency in Cambodia’s Building Sector,” was funded by the UN Joint SDG Fund, the press release said. It was designed to address behavioral, regulatory and […]

The National Assembly of Cambodia (NA) and the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh yesterday agreed to enhance cross-border commercial and investment activities, as well as improve transport infrastructure aimed at boosting bilateral trade volume to over $10 billion by the end of this year. An agreement was reached during the meeting between Khuon Sudary, […]