Cambodian Independence Day is celebrated annually on November 9th, marking the country’s declaration of independence from French colonisation in 1953. As a Cambodian, “Independence Day” resonates deeply with me. Growing up, I was always captivated by the vibrancy of the celebrations in my hometown. The streets were decorated with flags, music filled the air, and […]

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC), in collaboration with stakeholders in the cashew sector, held a technical meeting on “Creating the Cambodian Cashew Collective Mark” to promote Cambodian cashew products to the global market. The meeting was led by Reach Ra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce and Permanent Deputy Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial […]

A total of 30 new investment projects and one production expansion project, with a total investment of $226 million were approved by the government in October this year. Of them, nearly 54 percent of the investment capital came from Chinese investors, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on Tuesday. Local investors […]

Cambodia wants to attract more Chinese investors to its Preah Sihanouk Province for high-quality development as it transforms the coastal region into a multipurpose special economic zone by 2038. “We want to attract investors from China and other (countries) to Preah Sihanouk … and make the province like Shenzhen that can drive industrialisation and innovation,” […]

In October alone, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) endorsed 31 investment projects with a total investment capital of $226 million, generating 16,000 job opportunities for the local people. The CDC pointed out in a press release made public this evening that ten of the investment projects are located in special economic zones […]

Cambodia exported approximately 8.5 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 53 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023, said a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Khim Finan, Undersecretary of State and a spokesman for MAFF, posted on social media […]

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has promoted Cambodia’s investment potential and opportunities among Japanese businesspeople and investors through the “plus-one strategy” mechanism, at the Cambodia Investment Seminar as Thailand +1, held in Bangkok, Thailand late last week. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and the CDC’s First Vice President, raised Cambodia’s favourable investment […]

The 2024 China-Cambodia Digital Economy Cooperation Forum and the inauguration of the China-Cambodia Digital Economy Professional Association marked a significant milestone in deepening digital cooperation between the two nations. Held on Monday at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the event brought together high-ranking Cambodian and Chinese officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth, who emphasized […]

Diplomatic cooperation and bilateral trade between Cambodia and Germany are expected to see further advances, following an October 31 meeting between a German delegation and senior officials from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). In the first nine months of the year, trade between the two countries was over $780 million. The German […]

Siem Reap in Cambodia will be the most sought-after tourist destination for Australians next year, according to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2025 report quoted by SBS News recently. This surge in popularity is largely driven by the region’s rich culture, stunning temples, delicious food, diverse entertainment activities, and favourable weather, the report said. According to it, […]

The renowned Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia’s premier tourist destination, has witnessed a substantial increase in foreign visitor arrivals during the first ten months of this year. According to Angkor Enterprise which oversees the Angkor entrance pass sales, the Archaeological Park received 774,203 foreign tourists in the first ten months this year, a year-on-year increase of […]

Siem Reap in Cambodia, home to the famous Angkor Wat Temple, has taken out the top spot for Australia’s trending travel destinations in 2025, according to a travel-comparison website, Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2025 report quoted by SBS News. For Australian travellers, Japan has been at the top list, but in 2025, Siem Reap in Cambodia […]

Cambodia generated nearly $36 million from ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park, Koh Ker, and Chong Khneas Tourism Port in the first ten months of 2024, according to a press release issued by Angkor Enterprise on November 1, 2024. During this period, 774,203 foreign tourists purchased tickets to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park and […]

Cambodia is boosting its tourism sector with visa-free travel for 11 countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Seychelles as of October 2024. This initiative enhances regional connectivity and invites more visitors to explore Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and historic sites. Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is known for its deep-rooted history from the […]

November is an exciting month events-wise. Street food, book festivals, markets, concerts and all sorts of cultural happenings are taking place all over the island. Cinephiles can now also look forward to Japanese film nights as the Embassy of Japan is once again organising a series of screenings in Nicosia and Limassol. Four screenings are […]

Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park earned $35.98 million from ticket sales in the first 10 months of 2024, up 29 percent from $27.88 million over the same period last year, said an official report on Friday. The UNESCO-listed Angkor attracted 774,203 international tourists during the January-October period this year, up 28.4 percent from 602,570 during […]