A Korean delegation comprising representatives of leading businesses such as Hyundai Motor, CJ Group and Booyoung Group sought investment opportunities in Cambodia, mainly in the digital and technology sector, vehicle assembly factories and manufacturing of value-added products. The delegation opened about this during a courtesy call to Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice […]

A large cruise ship docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on March 28, 2024, carrying 1,355 multi-national tourists and crew to visit Cambodia for one day. According to the report, after docking, the team, including the authorities and all competencies, welcomed the guests and arranged security for the guests at all places that tourists visited very […]

The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism recorded 988,574 international tourists in the first two months (January and February) of 2024, marking an increase of 18 per cent from the same period in 2023. According to a report released by the Ministry of Tourism on March 21, 2024, travellers from Thailand topped the number of international arrivals […]

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has partnered with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology& Innovation (MISTI) to embark on the creation of an eco-industrial park (EIPs) in Cambodia. The initiative aims to foster sustainable industrial development by integrating environmental protection, resource efficiency, and economic prosperity. This cooperation was discussed in a meeting held […]

In the first two months of 2024, imports and exports of goods by manufacturing enterprises within the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), one of the nation’s largest and longest-running industrial hubs, reached a total value of $628 million, according to a recent report by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The achievement marks […]

The Ministry of Environment has encouraged companies and development partners to contribute to carbon investment in Cambodia for clean soil, water, and air. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, made the remarks when receiving Hoang Anh Dung, CEO of Investment and Trading Consulting Company Limited (INTRACO Holding) of Vietnam, in Phnom Penh on Mar. 26. Sophalleth […]

The 2nd National Day of Science, Technology & Innovation (STI Day 2024) was held at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh from March 24-26 2024, with Prime Minister Hun Manet attending and outlining the key objectives to achieve the STI Roadmap 2030 goals. The STI sector will play a crucial role […]

Phnom Penh, March 27, 2024 – The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a major industrial hub in Cambodia, has reported a significant increase in its import-export value, reaching US$628 million in the first two months of 2024. This marks a substantial 38.3 percent year-on-year growth compared to the same period last year, according to a […]

26 March 2024, Phnom Penh – Singapore’s The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly-owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, has entered into a management agreement with Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC), for the management of Somerset Diamond Bay Garden Phnom Penh in Koh Pich. The agreement was signed by Ms. Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer […]

Phnom Penh, March 27, 2024 – A delegation of 13 leading Korean companies, spearheaded by Hacheong Yun, Director General of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Cambodia (KOTRA Phnom Penh), is exploring new trade and investment avenues in Cambodia’s burgeoning sectors. This search for opportunities was discussed during a strategic meeting with Sun Chanthol, Deputy […]

April is a beautiful month known for its pleasant weather. The month is all about the beauty of nature at its best. Cambodia is beautiful during this month and makes it perfect for exploration. If you’re planning to visit Cambodia in April, you’re in for a treat! April is a great time to explore Cambodia, […]

Cambodia and Indonesia have committed to enhancing their commerce and investment collaboration, with trade between the two nations reaching over $190 million in the first two months of 2024, showing a modest increase compared to the same period in 2023. This pledge was made during a March 26 meeting between Sun Chanthol, first vice-president of […]

Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC), a joint venture based in Lao capital Vientiane, has reportedly received a green light from the Cambodian Government for possible cooperation in developing the railway network in Cambodia and high-speed railway link between Cambodia and Laos PDR. Representatives from the Laos-China Railway proposed the project in a meeting with Prime […]

AG Agribusiness Asia (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. and ING Holdings Co., Ltd. have collaborated to launch a state-of-the-art corn farm in Siem Reap province, integrating Australian and other international standard agricultural technology and techniques to drastically improve corn yields in the province compared to traditional farming methods. Situated in Chea Sman village, Meanchey commune, Prasat Bakong […]

Cambodian exports to Japan constituted over two-thirds of total bilateral trade between the two nations in the first two months of 2024, as per the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Between January and February, their bilateral trade was valued at $325.65 million, a 9.3% rise from $298.06 million during the same period of […]

Cambodia has become a key exporter in the global food security landscape, exporting upwards of 650,000 tonnes of milled rice over 2.7 million tonnes of unmilled rice to more than 50 destinations in 2023.  As a key food producer, the Kingdom has established a long-term vision to enhance its contribution to global food security.  This […]