Delegates from the Cambodia Young Entrepreneurs Association for Development (CYEAD) on Friday meet with senior officials of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in Phnom Penh to explore investment opportunities. Chea Vuthy, Secretary General, Cambodia Investment Committee of CDC met with Hong Cheng Chun, President of the Cambodia Young Entrepreneurs Association for Development […]
Women entrepreneurs in technology and investment were the focus at the launch event of Cambodia Tech Catalyst supported by Google in Phnom Penh recently. Under the theme of ‘Kingdom of Possibilities’ the event featured local start-ups, incubators, venture capital firms, founders and investors in panel discussions that delved into the challenges facing start-up businesses in […]
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, stated that in the past six months of the new Royal Government, 173 investment projects have been registered with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) with a total investment of $4.150 billion, creating more than 170,000 jobs. He made this statement on the occasion of […]
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, stated that in the past six months, Cambodia exported $11.8 billion, an increase of more than $1.6 billion, equivalent to 16.57 percent, indicating that the Cambodian economy is growing. This statement was made on the occasion that the premier presided over a plenary meeting of the Council […]
The European Union (EU) has reiterated its commitment to support Cambodia’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) status, saying that it is ready to talk with the Cambodian side on the new trade scheme, Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+). The commitment was made by Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, at a […]
Come Thursday, the world famous Angkor Wat will delight visitors again with its equinox sunrise. During the equinox, the sun aligns with the highest point of the Angkor Wat, a unique scene that can be watched from the central gate (the main western gate). Many tourists visit Angkor Wat during equinox to watch the sunrise […]
An Indian delegation comprising over 20 companies engaged in the manufacturing and trading of dyes, dye intermediates, and organic & inorganic chemicals including agrochemicals, specialty chemicals and cosmetics on Wednesday held a business meeting with their Cambodian counterparts in Phnom Penh. Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council- Chemixcil, as an endeavour to enhance […]
Equinox, a natural phenomenon when the sun rises over the central tower of the Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap province, will happen on Mar. 21. The information was shared by the APSARA National Authority in a news release on Mar. 14, adding that this event is linked with the architecture of the great Angkor […]
Phnom Penh, March 14, 2024: An eagerly awaited celestial spectacle is poised to transfix both national and international tourists at Angkor Wat on March 21, 2024. This annual event, drawing thousands to Siem Reap, promises a breathtaking moment as the sun ascends directly over the central tower of the iconic temple. Mr. Im Sokrithy, an […]
Phnom Penh, March 14, 2024: Amid the bustling trade routes that link Cambodia’s Sihanoukville port with Australia and beyond, the necessity for established norms, rules, and predictability in seaborne trade has never been more evident. In a move to address these needs and respond to shared maritime challenges, Australia is reinforcing its commitment to Southeast […]
Phnom Penh, March 14, 2024: A groundbreaking achievement in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence has been realized by a talented group of Cambodian engineers at the Cambodian Academy of Digital Technology (CADT). They have successfully developed Robocam Sok, the nation’s first robot capable of engaging in verbal and physical interactions in the Khmer […]
The Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa is committed to promoting investment and trade in the mining sector and infrastructure development. The commitment was made on the occasion of Acting Head of State Say Chhum receiving credentials from Darkey Ephraim Africa, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Kingdom […]
Secretary General of ASEAN has expressed his vision to expand trade and attract more investments to the ASEAN region, and raised the capacity building plan of ASEAN citizens to enhance their capacity and competitiveness. Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn made the remark while paying a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 37 projects – 35 are new projects and two are production expansions of the existing companies in February – with a sum of investment capital worth nearly $1.2 billion, creating about 38,000 job opportunities for locals. According to the CDC data released Tuesday, 58.41 percent of […]
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is stepping up to address the market shortage in the agricultural sector by injecting new knowledge and understanding of export procedures to Khmer entrepreneurs while organising an international event to showcase the Kingdom’s agro-products. Kao Kosal, Delegate of the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) in charge as Director General of […]
Cambodia was recently urged to organise roadshows in Europe to attract more investments from the 27-member European Union bloc. The proposal was put forward by the visiting European Union delegation during a meeting with Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, at his office. As […]