Phnom Penh, February 6, 2025 : Cambodia’s digital transformation has reached a pivotal moment, with Prime Minister Hun Manet outlining an ambitious vision for the country’s technological future. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications’ five-year review (2020-2024), he stressed that digital technology is no longer a luxury but a […]
Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 5 – Khmer Enterprise (KE) held its 17th Board of Trustees Meeting, chaired by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and KE’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, to review its achievements in 2024 and outline key strategies for 2025. The meeting highlighted significant progress in supporting Cambodia’s […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 64 new investment projects and four expansion projects worth $748 million by the end of January. This represents a rise of exactly 300 percent compared to the same period in 2024. As all the capital is directed toward the industrial sector, it is expected to generate […]
The Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) convened a meeting on Tuesday to review and discuss applications for the registration of 12 qualified investment projects. The meeting was chaired by Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board of the CDC, with representatives from relevant ministries, institutions, and […]
A high-level Cambodian delegation led by Hun Sen, the President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), will pay an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on 6-7 February 2025. The two-day visit has been arranged at the invitation of Saysomphone Phomvihane, President […]
On February 4, commencing at 5:40 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Cambodia, who is visiting Japan upon the invitation of the Ministry of […]
The Royal Group Exchange (RGX), Cambodia’s only authorised digital assets exchange, now boasts a user base of over 3,500 individuals exactly a year after its inception. The trading platform using blockchain technology was launched in January last year, marking the beginning of a new history in Cambodia’s financial landscape. It has also become the first […]
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), yesterday said that Cambodia is open to all investors who are interested in investing in the agricultural sector. Receiving a courtesy call from Professor Wendy Umberger, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), at the ministry, Tina said, “Cambodia is open […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia – Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic symbols of Cambodia, continues to captivate travelers from around the globe in 2025. Renowned for its stunning architecture and deep historical roots, Angkor Wat has once again been named the most famous tourist attraction in the world, solidifying […]
Cambodia saw a significant surge in the export of potential agricultural products in 2024, an official report from the Ministry of Commerce showed. The main products Cambodia exported in the said period included rice, bananas, mangoes, cassava, cashew nuts, corn, pepper and tobacco. The country earned $1,398 million from paddy export and $491 million from […]
SEOUL: South Korea’s heritage authorities announced Friday (Jan 31) that a section of the visitor facilities at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat has reopened following renovations using Korean technology, Yonhap news agency reported. South Korea has been working with Cambodia on the restoration and preservation of Angkor Wat since 2024, providing technical expertise and support to safeguard […]
PHNOM PENH: After eight months on the road, Bangladeshi athlete Saiful Islam – known as Shanto – has trekked some 3,000 kilometres from his homeland. He arrived in Cambodia this January. He plans to complete a 12-year mission, walking across 193 countries, with the goal of inspiring people to “Save Trees to Minimise Global Warming” […]
Cambodia’s exports to the European Union and to the United Kingdom jumped more than 20 percent each last year, according to the latest government data. The trade balance with both markets was heavily in Cambodia’s favour. Exports to the EU increased 20.4 percent to $4.4 billion from $3.7 billion in 2023, the Ministry of Commerce […]
Nippon Koei Business Partners Co., Ltd., a Japanese company, has evinced interest in investing in Cambodia’s cashew sector for export, with a particular focus on processing cashew nuts and shells into vinegar and oil, while the remaining waste will be used as animal feed for cows. The company’s interest was expressed on Thursday during a […]
Cambodia exported a total of $13.92 billion worth of garments, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) in 2024, marking a significant increase of 23 per cent compared to 2023, according to a report from the Ministry of Commerce. The report stated that garment exports were valued at $9.79 billion last year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of […]
The International Monetary Fund’s latest outlook for the Cambodian economy forecasts growth to increase to 5.8 percent this year from 5.5 percent last year, but warns of serious downside risks from external and domestic factors. “Cambodia’s economy has continued to recover, albeit at a modest pace,” it said in the outlook released on Monday. “The […]