Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and first vice-president of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has extolled the Kingdom’s attractive investment climate to a high-level delegation from Canada’s Ministry of International Trade. He spoke to the delegation – led by Sara Wilshaw, senior assistant deputy minister of International Trade and Canada’s Chief Trade […]
Cambodia and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, as senior officials from both countries met in Phnom Penh to explore new avenues for expanding trade and investment partnerships. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul and Sara Wilshaw, Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner and Assistant Deputy Minister […]
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held separate meetings with Japanese investors, trade organisations, and economic research institutes during his official visit to Tokyo, Japan, from May 28 to 31. Demizu Shigemitsu, President of YACHIYO Engineering Co., Ltd., and his delegation informed Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet of their interest in expanding investment in wastewater treatment in […]
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has begun gathering inputs to devise port zoning strategies as part of future port development projects in the Kingdom, Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, has said. This came as he spoke at a workshop organized by the MPWT in association with the Japanese International […]
The Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) has outlined three key action plans aimed at strengthening Japanese investment in Cambodia. During a courtesy meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Tokyo on May 28, JCA President TAKAHASHI Fumiaki presented the three priorities: promoting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and vocational training, encouraging investment in Cambodia’s agro-processing sector, […]
Cambodia’s two listed state-owned ports, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), disclosed their net profits in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, according to their financial reports on Wednesday. The PAS, the kingdom’s largest deep-water seaport, made a net profit of $2.62 million during the January-March period this year, down 68 […]
Larnaca’s paved areas will now be sparkling with the new high-pressure machine the municipality has received, which will remove grime with a jet of boiling water. The municipality announced on Tuesday that the new machine – with water temperatures ranging from 30C to 98C – will be used to clean outdoor public surfaces, such as […]
BRUSSELS – The European Commission remains “fully committed” to reaching a trade deal with the United States amid tariff twists, according to a senior European Union (EU) official. In a Monday post on social media platform X, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic wrote: “The European Commission remains fully committed to constructive and […]
The CEO of a publicly-listed Malaysian company has expressed an interest in exploring further investment opportunities in Cambodia in the fields of technology and logistics. He met with Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss the matter in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 27, following the 46th ASEAN Summit and related summits. “MMAG Holdings Berhad is […]
ASEAN released an April 10 joint statement seekinga common dialogue with the US under the ASEAN-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), an agreement which by which all ASEAN members states accept a joint track to negotiate with the US. The statement indicated a strong interest in maintaining a rules and market-based trading system in […]
A breakfast meeting held on Monday at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur brought together prominent leaders from the Malaysian and Cambodian business communities. The event focused on exploring opportunities and strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The meeting was honoured by the presence of Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, along with a delegation from […]
NS25 Written By Jim Liu Published at 1600GMT 26MAY25 Air Cambodia last week launched new service to Thailand, which saw the inaugural of Sihanoukville – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi route on 22MAY25. The airline serves this route twice weekly with Airbus A320 aircraft, although selected dates will see A321 operating. K6726 KOS1220 – 1335BKK 320 47K6727 BKK1020 – […]
Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, has congratulated President of Timor-Leste José Manuel Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão on the country’s accession to ASEAN in October this year. “On behalf of the Senate of Cambodia and my behalf, I would like to convey my warmest congratulations to your Excellency, the Government, […]
Cambodia and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of $15 billion by 2027, according to a press release issued by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) on Sunday. The announcement followed a bilateral meeting between Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
ASEAN leaders yesterday called for a united response to the unilateral US tariffs, emphasizing unity and resilience amid global economic challenges. Presiding over the 46th ASEAN Summit themed ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, also Chair of ASEAN 2025, stressed the need to address economic challenges jointly in the […]
Air Cambodia’s new ATR72-600 aircraft will arrive for the first time at Phnom Penh International Airport on May 26, 2025. As planned, the new ATR72-600 aircraft will arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport on the evening of May 26, 2025, with the participation of Dr. Mao Havannal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the […]