Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, Tuesday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is committed to promoting green energy investments with electric vehicles (EVs). Presiding over the opening ceremony of the Technical Training for Electric Vehicles at the National Polytechnic Institute Cambodian Technology (NPIC), under the High Technology Volunteer Project of […]

Cambodia has exported some 143,481 tonnes of bananas in the first seven months of this year, a decline of 20.59% over the same period in 2023, a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) showed. The source pointed out that banana exports generated a total income of more than $96.7 million, stressing […]

Governor Vy Samnang of Takeo province on Tuesday endorsed a proposal to establish a special economic zone (SEZ) on a 32-hectare area in Bati district by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Chaoshan. During a meeting with Taing Lak Hao, President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Chaoshan at Takeo Provincial Hall, the Governor […]

Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), and Eli M Remolona Jr, Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), presided over a high-level bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster closer cooperation between the two central banks on Monday in Siem Reap. The signing ceremony was followed […]

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on Monday launched the ‘Bakong Tourists App’ helping foreign tourists in Cambodia to make payments using the country’s universal KHQR code at over 3.3 million retail merchant outlets. NBC Governor Chea Serey presided over the soft launch of the app at a ceremony in Siem Reap, known across the […]

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia’s foreign policy prioritises continuity with the previous administration while actively expanding its international relationships.This approach was emphasised during the 4th Media Forum on “National Policies and Achievements of the Royal Government of the 7th Legislature for Year 1”, hosted by the Royal Government Spokesperson Unit (RGSP) […]

The Miss Grand Cambodia 2024 contestants were out in Phnom Penh today to distribute gifts to Phnom Penh cyclo drivers.The beauties were led by Miss Grand 2024 winner, Sotheary Bee. x

Filled with ancient bridges, little-known temples and plenty of off-road adventure, Cambodia’s East Royal Road reveals a unique side of the illustrious Khmer Empire. I set off in a minivan the morning of my birthday and ended up on the back of a dirt bike clutching a Cambodian man I’d never met before. At 07:00, […]

For so many, Siem Reap, Cambodia, is synonymous with its famed UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat, one of Southeast Asia’s most significant archaeological grounds. But beyond these iconic ruins is a city brimming with riverside cafés, festive bar scenes, cultural experiences, and French-style colonial streets. Siem Reap is also a culinary hotspot, boasting everything from expertly […]

Cambodia has become the world’s second-largest producer of raw cashew nuts, with a total production of 830,000 tonnes in the last seven months of 2024, according to the report of the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). CAC said, there has been a significant increase in cashew exports to Vietnam, amounting to over 780,000 tonnes […]

A Cambodian bodybuilding coach Amy S Ham, became the first Cambodian woman to receive a gold medal and trophy from the President of the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation, Datuk Paul Chua. The news was shared by the President of the Cambodian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (CBFF), Tek Bunvy, on Thursday. He added that […]

The Petroleum Institute of Thailand has renewed its call that Cambodia and Thailand resume talks on joint development for oil and gas in the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) as there was no progress on talks despite positive signals at the prime ministerial level early this year. The 26,000-sq km OCA in the Gulf of Thailand, […]

One reason that tourists across the globe throng to Cambodia is Angkor Wat. While that remains indisputable, there are a host of other breathtaking spots across the Kingdom that remained relatively unexploited for various reasons. It has a plethora of offerings – from the mystic mountains to rivers, sea beaches, historical sites, natural landscapes, waterfalls, […]

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), Cambodia’s largest port, has reported a significant increase of about 25% in revenue in the first six months of this year. According to its second Quarterly Report 2024, PAS generated approximately $52 million in revenue during the first half of this year, an increase of over $10 million compared to the […]