Prime Minister Hun Manet is leading a high-level delegation to participate in the 44th & 45th ASEAN Summits and related summits in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) tomorrow to strengthen regional economic connectivity and resilience. The 44th & 45th ASEAN Summits and related summits will be held in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), […]
Cambodia has been officially chosen to host the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026, a prestigious international event that brings together French-speaking countries from around the world. The announcement was made on Saturday during the 19th Francophonie Summit, which took place in France last week. King Norodom Sihamoni, who represented Cambodia at the event, expressed his […]
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol held talks earlier this week with a delegation of the Atlantic Council of the United States, led by its President and CEO Frederick Kempe, to discuss and exchange views about investment opportunities and potential in Cambodia. According to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, also […]
Cambodia and the United States have expressed their commitment to reinforce bilateral relations and cooperation through trade and investment activities, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The commitment was made during a bilateral meeting in Washington DC recently between Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the CDC, […]
A group of investors from China’s Yunnan Province recently toured the Kingdom to explore agro-processing sector opportunities, supported by representatives from the Cambodia Investment Board (CIB) of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The delegation led by Liu Jie, deputy-director of the Yunnan Provincial Commerce Department was welcomed at the CDC’s headquarters in […]
Cambodia has achieved a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of supercars at the famed Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Thursday. A total of 179 supercars and hypercars were displayed in front of the iconic Angkor Wat Temple on September 17, showcasing the UNESCO-listed world heritage […]
During the three-day Pchum Ben festival, Siem Reap province welcomed nearly 200,000 national and international tourists, marking an increase of 50.92% compared to last year. According to the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Tourism, from October 1 to 3, 2024, over 180,000 tourists visited Siem Reap, representing a 52.74% rise from approximately 113,000 in 2023. […]
‘Suostei’ and ‘Xin chào’, just two of the few Cambodian and Vietnamese words I learned as I ventured into the heart of southeast Asia for a week-long cruise along the majestic Mekong River. Admittedly, they both mean ‘hello’, but when you’re setting foot in a part of the world you’ve never been to before, you’ve […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet sent today a message to his compatriots on the occasion of the Pchum Ben Festival, one of the biggest holidays in the country.“On the occasion of Pchum Ben Festival, I would like to wish all the Cambodian people from all walks of life best wishes, safe travel to their hometowns, good […]
Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park received 699,850 international visitors in the first nine months of this year, up 29.7% from 539,561 over the same period last year, said a news release on Tuesday. The ancient park made $32.5 million in revenue from ticket sales during the January-September period, up 30% from about $25 million over […]
New York: On the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, met with Daniel Chapman, Founder and CEO of Argentem Creek, to inform potential investors. In Cambodia. The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr. Daniel Chapman to discuss […]
Message from His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia On the auspicious occasion of Cyprus’s 64th Independence Day, I extend my warmest greetings to the government and people of Cambodia, and to all friends of Cyprus residing here. This significant milestone is not only a celebration of our rich history, diverse culture, […]
Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province’s Botum Sakor district began a two-day test of flight engineering inspection and calibration from September 29-30 for domestic aircraft flights in late November. Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation (SSCA) and representative of Dara Sakor International Airport of Investment Group […]
Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday approved 23 clean energy investment projects for 2024-2029, which will contribute to increasing Cambodia’s share of clean energy. Presiding over the Cabinet meeting, Mr Hun Manet gave assent to clean energy investment projects for 2024-2029. The 23 projects include 12 solar projects, 6 wind projects, 1 biomass combined solar […]
Cambodia celebrated the return of more than 70 antiquities looted during the conflict years on August 22, 2024. The country recently also welcomed back a famous statue of the Hindu elephant god, Ganesh, and a 10th century ‘Skanda on a Peacock’ statue. A ceremony to commemorate the latest return of looted Khmer artefacts was held […]
Phnom Penh (FN), Sep. 27 – The Cambodian Council of Ministers approved 23 new investment projects in the power sector for the period 2024-2029, aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing power shortages. The approval was made during a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday (Sep. 27) at the Peace Palace. […]