Cambodia with an estimated 580,117 hectares of cashew cultivation ranks third in the world for the cultivated area of the crop, a senior official of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said recently. Ngin Chhay, Director General of the General Department of Agriculture, said this during the official launch of the document ‘Cashew […]

Phnom Penh, October 25, 2024 — The first-ever Cambodia-Korea Public-Private Sector Dialogue was held to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, and investment of both countries to a new height. Held at the headquarters of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in Phnom Penh on Oct. 24, the Dialogue was co-chaired […]

Despite the rapidly evolving digital landscapes, business leaders and technology experts Thursday congregated at an event titled, ‘Navigating the Digital Future’, organized by the Indian Business Chamber in Cambodia (IBCC) to explore potential collaboration in business, trade and cultural relations between India and the Kingdom. The ‘Navigating the Digital Future’ event was presided over by […]

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet affirmed that education systems around the world are continually updated and modified to keep pace with society’s ongoing development on Saturday morning (Oct 26) in Kang Meas District, Kampong Cham Province. He underlined that Cambodia and even superpowers need to reform their education systems. The Royal Government of Cambodia and […]

A group of foreign tourists from Russia and Kazakhstan arrived in Preah Sihanouk province on Friday, via charter airline, Sunday Airlines. The arrival of the first chart flight was greeted by senior officials of the province. Passengers on board were welcomed with flowers and Khmer scarfs as gifts and Chhay Yam traditional dance. The arrival […]

Cyprus investment promotion agency, commonly referred to as Invest Cyprus, on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Invest Paraná, the investment promotion agency of the Paraná state in Brazil. The agreement was signed at the Commodity Supply Chain Conference 2024, which took place from October 22-24 at the Grand Resort […]

Cambodia’s export to the European Union (EU) surged to $3.29 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, up nearly 20 percent from $2.79 billion compared to the same period last year. According to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, from January to September, the Kingdom’s imports from the […]

Cambodia attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth $443 million in September 2024 which could create about 25,000 more jobs for local people, it was disclosed on Wednesday. While giving a lecture for the benefit of Deputy Governors from various provinces and capital, Sar Senera, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodia Investment Board of the Council […]

Shanghai Geoharbour Group, a Chinese company specialising in geotechnical engineering solutions, is keen on investing in potential sectors including the special economic zones (SEZs) and infrastructure development across the Kingdom. The details were shared during the meeting between Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia […]

Cambodia’s fresh cassava market appears robust, which has seen significant growth in exports – up over 160 percent in the first three quarters of 2024. According to a report from the General Department of Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) released by ARDB on Wednesday, Cambodia exported over 2 million tonnes […]

Cambodia attracted 4.8 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2024, up by 22 % from 3.92 million over the same period last year, said a Ministry of Tourism’s report released on Wednesday. “The number has reached 99.7% of that in the first nine months of 2019, the pre-COVID-19 pandemic era,” the report […]

Forty-five years since the demise of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in which millions of people died of starvation, Cambodia has found its feet through its culinary scene, writes Christine Retschlag On a toasty Siem Reap morning, the type that could melt the soles off your shoes, there are rats roasting on a roadside barbecue beside sizzling […]

Cambodia’s full peace, macroeconomic stability and fast and resilient economic growth are key prerequisite for Huawei’s decision to invest in the Kingdom in the past 25 years. The remarks were made by visiting Lin Baifeng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific, while paying a courtesy visit to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace […]

The automotive market in the Kingdom is experiencing a period of significant growth presenting a promising opportunity for manufacturers and distributors of new cars, particularly those offering affordable models. As the country’s economy continues to expand and the middle class grows, there is a growing demand for personal transportation. Ngorn Saing, CEO of RMA Cambodia, […]

Hun Sen, President of the Senate and leader of the Cambodian People’s Party, expressed his confidence that Vietnam’s newly elected President, Luong Cuong, will further deepen the strong ties between the two nations as “good brothers, good neighbours, and good bilateral partners.” In his congratulatory message, he extended heartfelt congratulations to Cuong on behalf of […]

Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries hit $25.54 billion in the first nine months of 2024, up 17.1 percent over the same period last year, a report said on Tuesday. The kingdom’s trade volume with the fellow RCEP members accounted for 61.6 percent of its total trade volume during the period, said […]