The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is working on the decentralization of the investment project registration process to the sub-national level to enhance a smoother and more efficient investment environment. CDC held a meeting to the effect on Friday with working groups from the Ministry of Interior on reviewing the connection of data […]
Ambassadors and Consuls General of Cambodia abroad have reaffirmed their commitment to further promote the country’s tourism potential to the world during their missions. This commitment was made during a meeting on March 9 between Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and a delegation of 19 Cambodian ambassadors, Permanent Missions, and Consuls General. In the meeting, […]
Cambodia is committed to working with other ASEAN Member States to realise the ASEAN Community Vision to bring about real socio-economic progress for the community as a whole, said Prime Minister Hun Manet. Mr Hun Manet made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit 2025 on Thursday. In his keynote address […]
A business delegation comprising 38 Japanese companies led by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), yesterday met Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and discussed Cambodia’s investment climate. Wakabayashi Kohei, Director of JETRO Representative Office in Phnom Penh, led the delegation. During the meeting, […]
Cambodia’s aviation sector registered an increase in flight movements early this year as new flight routes were announced by major international airlines connecting Cambodia to international destinations. According to official figures, there were 1,324 flight movements per week in early 2025, a 5 percent increase in flight movements compared to the same period last year. […]
Va Sokchea, a 39-year-old worker at a Chinese-invested Kampu Nuts Agro Product Co. Ltd. here in central Cambodia, has no longer migrated to work at a garment factory in the capital Phnom Penh since the cashew nut processing plant launched in early 2024. The mother of four children said the factory, which processes cashew nuts […]
The potential for strengthening cooperation in the field of maritime trade and transport and port management were discussed by Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades and the Ambassador of Egypt to Cyprus, Mohamed Zaazou. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Transport, during the 4 March meeting, held at the […]
Som Sotheary / Khmer Times Techo International Airport (TIA) will incorporate a model of the Cultural Village in Siem Reap province into its design, to highlight and promote Cambodian culture and identity while also attracting tourists. Charles Vann, Director of Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd. (CAIC), said yesterday that the TIA is copying a model […]
Sum Manet / Khmer Times Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk, Monday led an inspection team to the Peninsula Bay project and Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) to strengthen investment promotion under the Royal Government’s Special Investment Promotion […]
Realestate.com.kh has put together a very useful guide on the top 50 things to know when looking at investing in Cambodian property and real estate – here we take a look at just seven items on the comprehensive list if you are considering investing in the Kingdom’s property market. 1. What Is The Overall Investment […]
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday underlined the Royal Government’s commitment to achieving sustainable economic growth. In his keynote address at the ‘Cambodia Outlook Conference 2025’ themed ‘Cambodia’s New Growth Strategy Priorities for High Quality and Sustainable Development’ in Phnom Penh, Mr Hun Manet outlined a comprehensive roadmap to ensure the […]
Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times With just two weeks left for the 9th River Festival 2025 (March 21-23) scheduled to take place at the Takeo Lakeside Park in Daun Keo city, Takeo province, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) yesterday urged tour operators to improve the quality of tourism services to attract more national and international […]
Nhean Chamrong / Khmer Times Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is optimistic about achieving an average annual economic growth of 6.5 percent for the next decade. To realise this goal, he emphasised that the target can only be met through specific, direct, and pragmatic policy formation, coupled […]
Sreekanth Ravindran / Khmer Times Cambodia is fast emerging as one of the favourite tourist destinations for Australian tourists with 39,300 short-term tourists visiting the Kingdom last year, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The length of tourism trips (involving at least one overnight stay) falls into two categories: long tourism trips are trips […]
Phnom Penh, March 03, 2025 — The National Culture Day, celebrated every year on Mar. 3, is an important day in raising awareness of the great value of the country’s rich cultural heritage. The remarks were made by His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, in a recent royal message […]
Peninsula Bay Investment Co., Ltd. is investing $527 million in a 5-star hotel and commercial center project in Preah Sihanouk province, and local authorities are strongly supporting the project. On Wednesday, Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, presided over a meeting to discuss and gather feedback on the full environmental impact assessment study […]