Both countries are entering a new era, one built on mutual trust, shared prosperity, and common regional objectives. As Cambodia and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic relations this year, the two nations are taking bold steps toward a shared digital future. What began as a celebration of long-standing friendship has evolved into a roadmap […]
The National Police has launched a 24/7 emergency hotline service for foreigners. Expats, tourists and diplomats can dial either of 031 201 2345, 031 601 2345, or email hotinfocnp@police.gov.kh round-the-clock to seek immediate help. General Sar Thet, National Police Chief, said details of the new service have been shared with embassies and consulates. Gen Thet said that […]
Synopsis: Minister Ponea urges officials to uphold the ministry’s vision on delivering efficient and business-enabling infrastructure across the country. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Tuesday called for efforts to accelerate the development of strategic infrastructure, aimed at boosting national connectivity, improving logistics efficiency and reinforcing investor confidence in long-term economic growth. Peng […]
Synopsis: Economists view this increase in reserves as a sign of growing macroeconomic credibility. The positive trend reflects both international confidence and strong domestic policy. Cambodia’s international reserves rose sharply in the first half of 2025, reaching $24.8 billion, marking a 10.4 percent increase from the end of December 2024, according to the National Bank […]
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Yalong Intelligent Equipment Group Co., Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration aimed at improving international academic exchanges and fostering cooperation in the field of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The signing ceremony took place under the high […]
The Cambodia Sustainable Bond Accelerator (CSBA) Programme launched on Aug. 4 its third phase and is now open for applications until Aug. 31, 2025. Launched in early 2023, the CSBA Programme is a joint initiative of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific […]
The official opening ceremony of Cambodia’s premier Machinery & Garment Exhibition was held with great success and honour at Diamond Island Exhibition and Convention Center. The event was presided over by H.E. Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, who delivered opening remarks highlighting the importance of industrial innovation and regional trade growth. The ceremony welcomed […]
The Cambodian national women’s football team has set the goal of earning points at the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025, which kicks off tonight in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the U20 women’s squad is aiming for a strong showing in the opening round of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, which begin this afternoon in […]
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who also serves as the first vice chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), met with Pavel Fedorov, the CEO and co-founder of Salmon Group, and Maarten Terlouw, the president and co-chief investment officer of the American company Argentem Creek, today to discuss the investment climate in […]
Soeung Chetra, a high school student in rural Cambodia, practices a centuries-old musical art form: singing improvised ballads while plucking a Cambodian lute known as the chapei dang veng. Like other Cambodian chapei players, he was inspired by Kong Nay, a master who died last year at 80. “I want to be as famous as […]
Cambodia’s banking and financial institutions reported a slow credit growth in the first half of 2025, mainly due to sluggish recovery of construction and real estate, the central bank said in a report on Monday. Outstanding loans rose 2.9 percent year-on-year to $61.8 billion by June 2025, while customers’ deposits increased 14.5 percent to $61.5 […]
PHNOM PENH — Before completing his tenure as ambassador to Cambodia, Jacques Pellet spoke with Cambodianess’ Ky Soklim, reflecting on a range of accomplishments spanning education, health, and cultural heritage. At the same time, he expressed continued support for peaceful dialogue and welcomed the effective ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand amid ongoing border tensions. Ky […]
ABA Bank, Cambodia’s largest commercial bank, has been named Best Bank in Cambodia by the international Euromoney magazine for the twelfth consecutive year. This prestigious award recognises the Bank’s continued excellence and leadership in both physical and digital banking, reinforcing its role as a benchmark in the Cambodian and regional financial landscape. Digital innovation driving […]
Synopsis: The proposed plant will focus on producing high-quality, safe, and sustainable vehicles for both domestic and regional markets. Cambodia has been selected as the only country in ASEAN to be granted exclusive rights by General Motors (GM) to assemble Chevrolet vehicles, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s automotive industry. The announcement was made […]
TUI BLUE Angkor Grace, a new five-star resort located just minutes from the iconic Angkor Wat Temple complex, officially opened its doors on July 30, setting a new benchmark for wellness-focused luxury in Cambodia’s premier tourist destination. The grand opening ceremony brought together high-ranking government officials, global travel industry leaders, media representatives and distinguished guests, […]
Cambodia’s renowned Angkor Archaeological Park earned $28.6 million from ticket sales in the first seven months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 5.3 percent, said an official report released on Friday. The UNESCO-listed Angkor attracted 618,771 international tourists during the January-July period this year, a year-on-year rise of 5.8 percent, said the state-owned Angkor Enterprise’s […]