Cambodia has taken a major step to boost its agricultural exports to China, signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the supply of 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava chips for 2025-2026. The MoU ceremony was signed yesterday at the Ministry of Commerce headquarters, presided over by Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce. She received Zhou […]
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) plans to launch bilateral cross-border payments with the Philippines soon as part of the broader strategy to expand the use of QR code-based payments for seamless transactions across the region, a statement issued by the NBC on Tuesday said. This was highlighted as NBC Governor Chea Serey took part […]
Japanese investors are exploring opportunities in Cambodia, especially in manufacturing, electrical wiring, architecture, construction, and public infrastructure. This interest is contributing to the country’s economic growth. Yesterday, Nut Unvoanra, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cambodian Investment Board, met with a group of Japanese investors led by Yajima Nobumasa, CEO of the BARIKI Institute. The group included […]
The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism is expected to take part in a total of 52 international tourism exhibitions in 2025, with the next major participation scheduled for the IFTM exhibition in Paris in September. According to the indicative list of exhibitions, upcoming events include the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf at the end of August and three […]
Chinese visitors have taken the lead at Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park, with arrivals climbing significantly in the first seven months of 2025. The latest figures confirm China’s position as the largest source of international holidaymakers to the Kingdom’s most iconic heritage site. Wang Wenbin, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, said on Monday that the official statistics […]
SIEM REAP — What gives Cambodia’s ancient temples their unmistakable allure? Is it the intricate bas-reliefs etched into stone, the scale of construction that defies its era, their quiet coexistence with the jungle—or merely the passage of time? However one tries to define their beauty, capturing the spirit of these centuries-old ruins proves far more […]
PHNOM PENH – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with three Cambodian banks to launch the country’s first Climate Bank Accelerator (CBA) program, a major step toward building a greener financial sector and supporting Cambodia’s transition to a low-carbon economy. On August 18, ADB announced that AMK Microfinance Institution, the Foreign Trade Bank of […]
Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc is celebrating 17 years of transforming Cambodia’s financial landscape, evolving from the nation’s first mobile money service into a 100 per cent Cambodian-owned commercial bank that now moves tens of billions of dollars annually and serves millions across the country. Launched with the simple promise of making it easy, safe, and […]
Cambodia recorded 53,291 Chinese tourists to its famous Angkor Archaeological Park in the first seven months of 2025, up 21 percent over the same period last year, an official report said on Friday. During the January-July period, China was the fourth most significant source of international tourist arrivals to the UNESCO-listed Angkor after the United […]
The Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reported a substantial rise in bilateral trade, reaching approximately $47 million in the first half of 2025. This was revealed during the opening ceremony of the second promotional workshop on the benefits of the Cambodia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last week. Tekret Kamrong, Secretary of […]
Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc., a 100% Cambodian-owned digital bank, has partnered with Singapore Airlines to launch Cambodia’s loyalty points-to-miles exchange program—marking a major milestone in customer rewards innovation. The partnership launch event was honored by the presence of H.E. HUOT Hak, Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, H.E. Dr. Mey Vann, Secretary of State of the Ministry […]
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) Tuesday announced an enhancement to its double taxation agreement (DTA) implementation management system, enabling taxpayers to apply fully online for tax benefits aimed at boosting efficiency, reducing administrative burdens and increasing transparency. The improvement of the ‘DTA Implementation Management System’ was directed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance […]
Cyprus sees 11.5 per cent rise in tourist arrivals during this time Cyprus recorded strong growth in manufacturing, trade and tourism during the first half of 2025, according to the state statistical service’s latest bimonthly bulletin. The bulletin presents the most important economic developments for the Cyprus economy for the latest months up to June 2025, along with comparative data […]
Despite a moderation in economic momentum, Cambodia’s growth prospects for 2025 and 2026 remain steady, supported by resilient performance across key sectors, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s latest outlook. The Macroeconomic Situation and Outlook for 2025 and 2026 report, prepared by the Ministry’s General Department of Policy and released on Wednesday, projects […]
An American company is preparing a $297.6 million investment to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) along the Mekong River, aiming to attract European and US manufacturers while leveraging future transport links to strengthen Cambodia’s role in regional and global trade. Heng Sokkung, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation […]
Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and the European Union (EU) Embassy to Cambodia Monday discussed strengthening cooperation on key areas, including eco-tourism to support local communities and promote Cambodia to European travellers. The discussion took place at the Ministry of Tourism, where Minister of Tourism Huot Hak welcomed Igor Driesmans, Ambassador of the European Union to […]