PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has witnessed a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in recent months, with the government actively promoting the shift towards cleaner transportation. Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed strong support for the expansion of the EV sector in Cambodia, highlighting its potential benefits. He emphasized that transitioning to electric vehicles can significantly improve […]
The Kingdom’s aviation sector has experienced consistent growth this year, with Cambodia’s three international airports — Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville — handling over 47,000 flights in the first ten months of the year, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The number of passengers passing through these airports reached almost […]
Japan’s MIRARTH Agri Tech is set to export 250 tonnes of cashew nut products directly to the European Union (EU) market this year, with the first phase involving 16 tonnes. This significant milestone underscores the Ministry of Commerce’s ongoing efforts to identify and secure international markets for Cambodian products. Samheng Bora, Secretary of State of […]
A new report by Cambodia Securities PLC considers significant factors that suggest the Kingdom has the potential to become Southeast Asia’s next major financial hub, based on the positive outlook of several renowned market insiders. The analysis included the nation’s strong economic growth, political stability, absence of foreign exchange controls, accelerating infrastructure and labour force […]
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 […]