Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed pride that countries around the world have recognised Cambodia as a model country that ended its war, achieved a lasting peace, and promoted religious freedom for all people, including Muslims. Currently, Cambodia enjoys ethnic and religious harmony and has never experienced religious conflict or violence. Approximately 5% of the population […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet (right) greets Mehmet Celepoglu, Executive Vice President for Oceania and Southeast Asia, TotalEnergies, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, on Wednesday. KT/Tep Sony A multinational energy company with a global presence in various energy sectors, Wednesday praised the Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC) efforts in reforming tax policies and promoting transparency […]

As the securities market gradually became a source of capital for companies to expand their business potential, six more companies are expected to enter into the market this year. As of February, the Cambodia Securities Exchanges (CSX) has 24 listed companies, including 11 companies listed as equity securities and 13 other companies listed as debt […]

Time & Location Mar 04, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. GMT+8 Webinar Event Details Introduction  In 2025, Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship under the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, reflecting its vision for regional growth and equitable progress. Concurrently, Malaysia will also lead the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), the apex private sector organization […]

Cambodia is projected to attract up to 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, Tourism Minister Huot Hak said here on Wednesday. The Southeast Asian nation received 6.7 million foreign visitors in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 23 percent, adding that the country earned a gross revenue of $3.63 billion from the tourism industry last year, […]

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn highlighted the significance of preserving the region’s peace, referencing the Myanmar case, amid rapid, unpredictable, and often perilous changes driven by escalating geopolitical tensions. “Over the past five decades, ASEAN has stood as a beacon of peace, stability, and prosperity,” he said. […]

Cambodia’s total value of industrial products in 2024 exceeded $15 billion, with nearly $4 billion allocated to the domestic market and over $11 billion attributed to exports, according to the 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Planning of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) released on Tuesday. Regarding the development of the industrial […]

The Ministry of Tourism has outlined strategic initiatives to enhance and promote the country’s diverse tourism offerings, targeting 7.5 million foreign tourists in 2025. “The tourism sector is projected to see a significant increase in foreign tourists to reach the targeted goal of 7.5 million in 2025,” Minister Huot Hak said in the ministry’s annual […]

A productive discussion aimed at enhancing trade and economic relations among Cambodia, European member states, and Mexico took place as H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State and Secretary-General of the General Secretariat for the Steering Committee of Public Financial Management Reform of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, H.E. Houl Bonnaroth, Director General of the […]

Cambodia and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening and expanding diplomatic relations, with a particular focus on maritime transport and port development. This was highlighted during a courtesy meeting and working discussion yesterday at the CDC’s office between Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed General Ronald P. Clark, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, for a courtesy call and discussions at the Peace Palace on February 24, 2025. Gen Clark is visiting Cambodia from February 24 to 25 at the invitation of General Mao Sophan, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces […]

Cambodia’s manufacturing sector experienced a robust growth in 2024 with the number of manufactures reaching a new high of 2,316 as of November last year, a report from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation showed. The report issued last week showed a significant increase of 210 factories in the manufacturing sector, or 10 […]

Numbers continue to grow as the 4th week of Phnom Penh’s Walk Street took place at the weekend. Additional attractions included more traditional dances, a display of Chapi Dang Veng souvenirs, painting groups, and exhibitions in front of the Royal Palace. The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has put the Walk Street into trial operation two […]

The tourism industry contributed 9.4 per cent to Cambodia’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year, making the sector one of the key drivers of the country’s economy, according to a report from the Ministry of Tourism released on February 24. Cambodia has seen a positive surge in foreign tourist arrivals in 2024, significantly aiding the […]

Yin Li, a senior member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, expressed confidence in Cambodia’s continued economic growth and development. Yin registered his appreciation during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace yesterday. Both leaders also […]

The unique cultural heritage of Cambodia is not only attracting tourists from far and wide but also driving continuous national economic growth, said Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism on Saturday. Addressing the Cambodia-Korea Art Exhibition (February 20-25) in Siem Reap province, Hak said the exhibition is aimed at promoting Cambodia’s world heritage sites, highlighting the […]