Sun Chanthol, the Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), encouraged the Chinese side to examine the possibility of expanding the flight destinations of Air Cambodia to promote People to People (P2P) connectivity, especially Business to Business (B2B) connectivity, to attract one million tourists from Henan […]

Keo Rattanak, the Minister of Mines and Energy, received a courtesy call from the Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Derek Yip today. Over the past 70 years, Cambodia and Australia have developed a partnership that has evolved from maintaining peace to promoting economic growth. This partnership has continued to provide even greater opportunities in the future. […]

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species could slowly recover. Researchers from the Fauna & Flora conservation group collected samples from elephant dung in Cambodia’s northern plains and extracted DNA. From the […]

Cambodia’s public finance system is progressing in the right direction, said Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), terming it as realistic, achievable, and aligned with international standards to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability in the Cambodian context. Speaking at the opening session of the ‘2024 Annual Review of the […]

The Digital Economy Forum 2025 focussed on Cambodia’s advancing digital landscape by fostering digital literacy and promoting the importance of digitalization. The forum was organized recently at Oakwood Premier Hotel in the capital by the Digital Economy and Business Committee with the support of the Capacity Building Research and Development Fund of the Ministry of […]

The European Union (EU) Friday granted €15 million, approximately $16.38 million, to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to both domestic and global markets. An agreement to the effect was signed between the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) global division and Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to support the Agriculture Services Programme […]

A senior Ministry of Commerce official yesterday urged businesses in the Kingdom to promote women’s empowerment. Secretary of State Serei Borapich made the statement while speaking at an event held to mark International Women’s Day. The event titled ‘Gender Equality Means Business’ was organised by UN Women along with the European Chamber of Commerce in […]

Cham Nimal, Minister of Commerce, has encouraged investment in the electric vehicle (EV) market, highlighting the potential to reduce costs, enhance energy efficiency, and lower emissions, benefiting both consumers and the environment. The Minister made these remarks while presiding over the official launch of the Peugeot 408 2025 Series, which took place at the Premie […]

Record crowds enjoyed their weekend promenade on Phnom Penh’s ‘Walk Street’ on Saturday night. New attractions include a drama based on a scene from the movie “Putut Kumbhakar” on Saturday night, and on Sunday, there will be a traditional dance, the “Vay Krap” dance, so that citizens and foreign tourists can see and understand more […]

As the Earth tilts and the sun aligns perfectly with the grandeur of Angkor Wat’s central tower, the most iconic temple in Cambodia offers an awe-inspiring spectacle that draws visitors from across the globe.  This natural phenomenon, known as Equinox Angkor, marks the seasonal shift and demonstrates the ingenuity of Khmer architecture and its deep […]

Kampot city authorities have recently conducted a test run of the city’s latest tourist attraction – fountains dancing to the rhythm of music accompanied by colorful lights. After the installation and the addition of music, the authorities believe that Kampot province will change its face to another level and that visitors will come twice as […]

The two-day Digital Economy Forum 2025 concluded on Wednesday, promoting the sharing of knowledge of digital technologies and skills and the importance of digitalisation in the digital economy era. The forum was organised from March 11 to 12 at Oakwood Premier Hotel, Phnom Penh by the Digital Economy and Business Committee, with support from the […]

In a major move to address the capital’s traffic congestion, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and experts from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held wide-ranging discussions on the feasibility of a Metro Rail Transit (METRO) system. The meeting marked the beginning of a comprehensive study that could transform urban mobility in […]

Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, the newly appointed Finnish Ambassador to Cambodia, Wednesday pledged to provide technical assistance in the digital, trade, investment and business sectors aimed at creating an innovation ecosystem for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Leading a delegation, the Finnish Ambassador based in Bangkok paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Hun Manet to strengthen […]

Cambodia generated more than $106 million from rubber product exports in the first two months of 2025, according to a report from the General Directorate of Rubber under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) on Tuesday. The report stated that as of February 2025, revenue from rubber exports totalled $105.12 million, while rubberwood […]

The Kampong Speu provincial administration is preparing to organise a bigger Sangkranta event than last year to celebrate the traditional Khmer New Year, which will be held on April 14-16, to enhance the atmosphere for the people of the province and national and international tourists. Ros Sok, Director of the Kampong Speu Provincial Tourism Department, […]