PHNOM PENH: Cambodian cashew nuts which are processed in the Kingdom are starting to make their mark on the international market. A Taiwanese company has announced its intention to purchase 3,000 tonnes of processed nuts, noted Uon Silot, president of the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). Speaking to The Post on Friday (March 28), […]

A large cruise ship docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on March 28, 2025, carrying 930 multinational tourists and crew members for a one-day visit to Cambodia. The cruise ship, named INSIGNIA (flagged under the Marshall Islands), brought 528 tourists, including 273 females, from 24 different nationalities, along with 402 crew members, 84 of whom are […]

Bakong, the Kingdom’s national payment system, has achieved a highly impressive user metrics milestone with volumes reaching over 300 percent of the country’s GDP, leading Blockchain innovation tracker COINGEEK said on Wednesday. This is a massive spike from the previous years, and the latest data provided by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) highlights the […]

Contract farming in agriculture helps link producers to markets, fostering trust between farmers and processors, which is expected to boost domestic cashew processing before export. Khim Finan, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, stated on Mar. 29, 2025, that Cambodia has the potential to generate at least an additional $1 […]

On March 25, 2025, Huot Hak, the Minister of Tourism, welcomed eight Honorary Consuls General for a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Tourism. The Honorary Consuls General present were Salah ESSA, Honorary Consul of Cyprus; Markus GRINDLING, Honorary Consul of Austria; Aurelio FLACCO, Honorary Consul of Italy; Torsten MUNTHER, Honorary Consul of Germany; SENG […]

Cambodia and India yesterday agreed to enhance the existing collaboration in technology, trade, and investment as the two nations have enjoyed decades of diplomatic relations, with ongoing progress in multiple areas of collaboration. A consensus to the effect was agreed upon during a meeting between Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of […]

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday discussed the potential implementation of a comprehensive traceability system across various sectors in the country. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), presided over the working discussion meeting in Phnom Penh […]

Cambodia’s Vision 2050 received a boost as the World Bank Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s long-term development through a newly approved Partnership Framework (2025-2029). The commitment was made during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos at the […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday unveiled a five-year master plan for the development of the international port infrastructure and logistics in Preah Sihanouk province with a$1 billion budget. He said that while there are several other ports in Kampot and Koh Kong provinces, the international port in Sihanoukville remains Cambodia’s primary gateway for overseas shipping. […]

National and international tourists flock into Angkor Wat Temple to admire and capture photos of Angkor Equinox (sunrise over the central tower of the Angkor Wat Temple) in Siem Reap province this morning.

A total of 85,453 national and international tourists flocked to Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap provincial city to admire and take picture of equinox, a natural phenomenon when the sun rises over the central tower of Angkor Wat Temple, from Mar. 21 to 23, said the APSARA National Authority on Sunday. Among them, the […]

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and its Vietnamese counterpart held a number of productive meetings to boost trade and investment cooperation between the two neighbouring countries in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. The CCC delegation, led by its Vice-President Chhim Sok, engaged with Vietnamese counterparts including businessmen, investors, and key firms in Ho Chi […]

Cambodia is set to mark a significant milestone in its aviation sector with the launch of Techo International Airport (TIA) in July 2025. Designed as both a major passenger gateway and a strategic cargo hub, the airport is poised to enhance the country’s connectivity and economic growth. Located about 20 kilometers south of Phnom Penh […]

The 14th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) opened with a heartfelt ceremony on March 21. On screens across Phnom Penh until March 29, the festival brings filmmakers, cultural leaders and global audiences for a celebration of cinema’s transformative power. The event highlighted the festival’s role as a platform for storytelling, cultural exchange and education. Minister […]

Noel Grealish, Minister of State at Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has announced that this year, the Irish government will provide €800,000 ($865,000) of funding to support the HALO Trust’s mine clearance efforts in Cambodia. The minister is visiting the Kingdom this week as part of a programme to mark Ireland’s National […]