Synopsis: The ‘Vietnam-Cambodia Business Networking Conference 2025’ will help promote bilateral trade and investment between the two neighbouring countries. Kith Meng, President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), called on 200 entrepreneurs and business leaders to take part in the ‘Vietnam-Cambodia Business Networking Conference 2025’ scheduled to be held in Ho Chi Minh city […]

Several hotels in heritage buildings offer a unique stay immersed in history. Blending colonial and traditional architecture with modern comforts, these hotels provide a memorable way to experience Cambodia’s rich cultural past In Cambodia, many of the country’s most distinctive hotels are housed in historic buildings that have been carefully adapted for modern hospitality. Former […]

Cambodia has recorded a total of 3.42 million international air passengers in the first half of 2025, representing a 16 per cent year-on-year increase, according to an official report released on Saturday. Released by the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), the report stated that during the January-June period this year, the majority of air […]

Synopsis: The impressive growth is largely propelled by China’s tourism resurgence and stable regional demand. Cambodia’s air transport sector is experiencing a robust rebound, with passenger traffic soaring by 16 percent in the first half ((H1) of 2025, reaching approximately 3.42 million passengers, a report of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) showed on […]

Synopsis: The agreement is expected to pave the way for expanded market access, increased foreign investment for both countries. Cambodia and the United States Friday made marked progress towards a new trade framework aimed at boosting bilateral economic cooperation. In a virtual meeting held on July 4, at the Council for the Development of Cambodia […]

The Ministry of Commerce, in its capacity as the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the Preparation and Participation in World and International Trade Expositions, organised the “Cambodia National Day” celebration on Saturday at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The event was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, who attended as the High Representative of […]

With the upcoming opening of its new international airport, Phnom Penh today has the historical opportunity to reinvent itself and align with the world’s biggest metropolises in terms of quality of life and sustainable development. The site of Pochentong International Airport [also known as Phnom Penh International Airport] spreading over 450 hectares right in the […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet has advised the policy committee to formulate investment policies for the agro-industrial sector in Cambodia’s western provinces, including Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pursat provinces, to strengthen domestic production capacity and reduce trade dependence on neighbouring countries. He said on Tuesday while presiding over the 20th National Fish Day celebration at Tonle […]

Cambodia and Japan launched Phase 1 of their cross-border QR code payment agreement on July 4, 2025, allowing Cambodian citizens to make mobile payments in Japan using the Bakong app or any other mobile banking application, scanning the JPQR. The launch ceremony, held in Osaka during the World Expo 2025, was led by Dr. Chea […]

The US Embassy hosted a celebration for the 249th Independence Day of the United States of America, at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra yesterday. The event was presided over by Sun Chanthol, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Bridgette Walker, US Embassy Chargé […]

Following numerous in-person and online meetings, the US and Cambodia have reached an agreement and are currently drafting a statement that will outline a framework agreement regarding the “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April. The final meeting between a Cambodian’s task force, led by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of […]

The Royal Government Spokesperson Unit says that the morning of 4 July 2025, at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the CDC led the ad-hoc working group to have a virtual conference with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Sarah Ellerman, […]

Synopsis: As both neighbouring nations have set a new target of bilateral trade amounting to around $20 billion, the new international border gate will play a key role in achieving this goal, says Mr Hun Sen. Senate President Hun Sen yesterday said that the new Cambodia-Vietnam Meun Chey International Border Gate, located in Prey Veng […]

Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. According to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), from January to June […]

Air Cambodia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, will introduce a new route between Phnom Penh and Tokyo, Japan, before the end of 2025. In the future, the airline also plans to operate flights from Phnom Penh to Osaka. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, secretary of state at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), told The Post on […]

The Angkor Enterprise (AE) earned over $26 million from ticket sales to international tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first half of 2025, an increase of nearly 10% compared to the same period last year. Tourism experts have claimed that the recent closure of the Cambodia-Thailand border is unlikely to impact AE ticket […]