Forty-five years since the demise of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in which millions of people died of starvation, Cambodia has found its feet through its culinary scene, writes Christine Retschlag On a toasty Siem Reap morning, the type that could melt the soles off your shoes, there are rats roasting on a roadside barbecue beside sizzling […]
Cambodia’s full peace, macroeconomic stability and fast and resilient economic growth are key prerequisite for Huawei’s decision to invest in the Kingdom in the past 25 years. The remarks were made by visiting Lin Baifeng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific, while paying a courtesy visit to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace […]
The automotive market in the Kingdom is experiencing a period of significant growth presenting a promising opportunity for manufacturers and distributors of new cars, particularly those offering affordable models. As the country’s economy continues to expand and the middle class grows, there is a growing demand for personal transportation. Ngorn Saing, CEO of RMA Cambodia, […]
Hun Sen, President of the Senate and leader of the Cambodian People’s Party, expressed his confidence that Vietnam’s newly elected President, Luong Cuong, will further deepen the strong ties between the two nations as “good brothers, good neighbours, and good bilateral partners.” In his congratulatory message, he extended heartfelt congratulations to Cuong on behalf of […]
Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries hit $25.54 billion in the first nine months of 2024, up 17.1 percent over the same period last year, a report said on Tuesday. The kingdom’s trade volume with the fellow RCEP members accounted for 61.6 percent of its total trade volume during the period, said […]
Say Samal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), Monday called on the Kep Provincial Administration (KPA) to focus on achieving the objectives of Pentagonal Strategy – Phase One’s vision aimed at expanding accessibility to clean water, electricity and tourism infrastructure. Addressing a meeting to summarise the achievements of […]
Cambodia and Middle East countries including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Europe, including Turkey have signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at promoting direct flights, international passenger and freight traffic. The MoUs were signed separately by Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and representative […]
Advisers of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusit Menapunt and Chayika Wongnapajan on October 21 met with Cambodian Minister of Tourism Huot Hak to discuss measures to facilitate tourism, including border crossing and seamless travel. Bangkok (VNA) – Advisers of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusit Menapunt and Chayika Wongnapajan on October 21 met with Cambodian […]
According to Skyscanner, Siem Reap, Cambodia, was ranked third among the top ten 2025 Trending Destinations for UK travellers.“Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second-largest city, is the gateway to the temples of Angkor and, in recent years, has reinvented itself as a destination for culture, wellness and fine dining,” the source commented. Reggio Calabria of Italy topped […]
Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government’s initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called “6 Countries, 1 Destination”, positioning Thailand as a regional tourism hub, according to a source at Government House. The move came after talks between Cambodian Minister of Tourism Huot […]
A team of nine Cambodian high school students secured 2nd place at the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge, held in Athens, Greece, from Sept. 26-29, 2024. Competing against teams from over 190 countries, the Cambodian students showcased exceptional robotics skills. At a reception on Oct. 21, 2024, at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation […]
Prince Bank is proud to announce its latest accolade of being named the ‘Best Bank for SMEs in Cambodia 2024’ by Euromoney. This recognition reflects Prince Bank’s dedication to offering innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia, further cementing the bank’s role in supporting local businesses and […]
Australia Friday pledged cooperation across various sectors to assist the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) in its transition from the least developed countries (LDC) status. The commitment was made during the discussion between Prime Minister Hun Manet and Derek Yip, newly appointed Australian Ambassador to Cambodia in Phnom Penh. Congratulating the newly appointed ambassador, Mr […]
The Cambodia Development Council (CDC) spelt out elaborate plans to visit several European Union (EU) countries as part of its ongoing ‘Knock-on-Door’ mission to attract potential investors to the Kingdom. The delegation aims to showcase Cambodia’s favourable investment climate and attract potential investors from the EU to explore opportunities in the Kingdom. The information was […]
The 9th National Skills Competition 2024, organized by the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT), began yesterday aimed at engaging the next generation in understanding the importance of skills while attracting key investors from both domestic and international markets. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, presided over the opening ceremony of the […]
Cambodia’s international trade with 170 countries exceeded $52 billion from August 2023 to July this year, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to the same period last year, said Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information (MoI). Presiding over the Cambodia Footwear Association (CFA) annual member gala dinner on Saturday, Pheaktra appreciated the collaboration between the CFA […]