Koh Ker, a remote temple complex in Cambodia, has been the only Southeast Asian representative on Fodor’s Travel’s list of 25 must-visit destinations for 2025. “Keen to avoid the selfie stick-wielding tourists flocking to Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples? Consider Koh Ker, a sprawling archaeological site that provides a fascinating insight into lesser-known aspects […]
A robust entrepreneurial ecosystem is critical to driving economic growth, expanding domestic and international markets as well as reducing imports and boosting exports, said Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday. Addressing the first ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Day 2024’ at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center in the capital, […]
PHNOM PENH: According to the Agency Kampuchea Press (AKP), Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Manet presided over the official opening of the Techo Santepheap Angkol Beach Road in Kep province this morning. The 12.645-kilometer road, situated in Angkol commune, Damnak Chang-er district, Kep province, was constructed by KIRI Dangrek Construction Co., Ltd. and M.T.A Construction […]
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is poised to revolutionize investment procedures with the official launch of the CDC Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM) on Wednesday. This innovative system aims to streamline and digitize investment procedures, making it easier for businesses to invest in Cambodia. The cdcIPM is a technology system that allow […]
magine a world where your dollars stretch further, your adventures last longer, and every experience feels like a steal. Welcome to the realm of budget-friendly travel, where three destinations stand out as havens for thrifty explorers. Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia – a trifecta of affordability that promises unforgettable journeys without breaking the bank. From bustling […]
Photography can sometimes allow us to visualize dreams and facts that never existed. This is what Ly Sovanna asked for his series, the very first of his photographic proposals and which he called Ranoch Visited Angkor. “Ranoch” refers to a period when the moonlight becomes increasingly weak at night and Ly Sovanna, born in 1979 in Kampong Cham […]
Dato Khairul Hamed, CEO of Khazanah and Former Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces, came to explore investment cooperation opportunities in Cambodia in the health sector. Dato Khairul Hamed made this statement during a meeting with Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health, on November 20, during his delegation’s visit to Cambodia. In addition to […]
In 2008, the Photo Phnom Penh festival was born on the initiative of Alain Arnaudet who was then the director of the French Cultural Center, now the French Institute of Cambodia (IFC). He had already launched a dance festival, a street music festival, and theater activities, when he met two young people who wanted to exhibit their […]
The number of containers passing through Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) in the third quarter of the year reached nearly 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an almost 40% increase compared to the third quarter of 2023. According to the PAS Q3 2024 report, published on November 19, this means the port company has increased its revenue […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is in the final stage of negotiations with the Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Company Limited to establish an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing factory in the Kingdom. Presiding over the graduation ceremony at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), […]
The government is embarking on an ambitious plan to diversify the economy and make a transition from a labour-intensive manufacturing hub to a high-tech investment hub, Prime Minister Hun Manet said yesterday. This shift aims to attract significant foreign direct investment in sectors like electronics and automotive manufacturing, Mr Hun Manet said at a graduation […]
The Spanish Ambassador to Cambodia has requested the Council for the Development of Cambodia to examine the possibility of coordinating and organising a business forum in Cambodia to further disseminate investment information and incentives to Spanish businessmen. Felipe De La Morena Casado, Ambassador of Spain to Cambodia, made this request in a working meeting with […]
Cambodia is at a crucial juncture in its economic development, transitioning from a post-conflict recovery phase to a more robust and diversified economy. I had the chance to sit down with the Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, Sun Chanthol, who outlined the country’s strategic vision for economic growth, emphasizing the importance of international investment, economic […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet on Tuesday approved 26 Japanese companies to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom’s potential sectors, including agriculture, food processing and aquaculture. The approval was granted to Takahashi Fumiaki, President of Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) during a meeting at the Peace Palace on November 19. The JCA President apprised the Premier on the […]
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DP World, expressed his interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in key sectors including transportation, logistics and industrial park development. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem paid a courtesy call to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday at the National Assembly. The CEO also informed […]
An official report showed on Wednesday that Cambodia earned $472 million in revenue from exports of natural rubber latex in the first 10 months of 2024, up 22.5 percent over the same period last year. The kingdom exported 291,269 tons of the commodity during the January-October period this year, up 2.6 percent over the same […]