Cambodia has successfully exported cashew nuts for the first time to Henan Province, China, after two fruitful meetings in July and August between Cambodian government officials, air freight companies and buyers. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced the exports on Sunday. According to an official release, the exports were finalized after a […]

Cambodia’s exports to Japan surged 20 percent in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period last year and reached $924 million, the latest trade data of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) showed. The rising exports also ensured that Japan is now the fourth biggest export destination of […]

AirAsia Cambodia is set to spread its wings further by adding a new route from Siem Reap to Singapore from November 9, 2024, according to a press release on Monday. Nam Vissoth, CEO of AirAsia Cambodia, said that the new route comes in addition to the already announced Siem Reap to Phuket route, also scheduled […]

President of National Assembly, Khuon Sudary, recently urged Chen Jiaquan, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress in China to encourage more people to invest in Cambodia. Sudary met with Chen Jiaquan at the International Airport in Guangzhou city, Guangdong Province on Sunday briefly […]

AirAsia Cambodia is set to spread its wings by adding a new route from Siem Reap to Singapore commencing from 9 November 2024. Fares are on sale today between Siem Reap to/from Singapore today for the travel period from 9 November 2024 starting from just USD109* all in fare/one way. As one of the world’s […]

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s economy has consistently demonstrated remarkable growth, averaging 7% annually in the decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite global challenges, the country’s economy is projected to expand by 5.2% in 2023, solidifying its position as a dynamic investment destination (General Department of Public-Private Partnerships, GDPPP) . The Cambodian government has created a business-friendly […]

A day after he was appointed as Minister for Tourism, Huot Hak held two meetings with the private sector on Saturday outlining measures to give a fillip on increasing the number of foreign tourists. Hak held wide-ranging discussions with the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) and Cambodia Destination Management Companies (CAM-DMC). Key issues were […]

Cambodia’s trade volume with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries soared to 22.92 billion U.S. dollars in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 17.2% increase compared to 19.55 billion dollars during the same period last year. This was revealed in the General Department of Customs and Excise report on Saturday. Trade with RCEP […]

Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries reached $22.92 billion in the first eight months of 2024, up 17.2% from $19.55 billion over the same period last year, said the latest report from the General Department of Customs and Excise on Saturday. The country’s trade volume with fellow RCEP members accounted for 62% of its $36.94-billion total […]

Thousands of tourists are flocking to Cambodia’s icon, Angkor Wat, to witness the famed Autumn Equinox.The event runs from September 21-23. All images: AKP

A high-ranking Cambodian official is highly optimistic that more Japanese investment companies will target Cambodia as their investment hub. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), made the remarks in Pursat province this morning while he was presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction […]

Cambodia exported over $9.2 billion worth of garments, footwear and travel goods in the first eight months of 2024, up 22.8% from $7.5 billion over the same period last year, said a General Department of Customs and Excise’s report yesterday. Garments and textiles accounted for more than $6.8 billion during the January-August period this year, […]

Prior to the 1970s, most Asian populations were very young. However, this demographic profile has shifted significantly, with several Asian countries now poised to become “super-aged.” Cambodia is well-positioned to capitalize on this demographic change. The country’s population is entering a period of rapid economic growth, fueled by a growing cohort of working-age individuals (30-49). […]

Under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), introduced in 2009 on the initiative of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EU), Sihanouk International Airport has been upgraded to Level 3 certification of a program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while engaging stakeholders to curb their own emissions. Earlier this year, Phnom Penh International Airport, also […]

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will strengthen cooperation with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to help the Kingdom fully tap its export potential. The assurance was given to Samheng Bora, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, when a Cambodian delegation headed by him met with Sho Hideki, Director General of JETRO in Osaka, Japan, […]