Synopsis: Cambodia is actively negotiating free trade agreements with several countries and preparing to access new markets, ensuring that Cambodia is not overly dependent on any single partner. Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to chair a crucial meeting next week to review Cambodia’s procedures and proposals aimed at expanding the export of agricultural products […]
Synopsis: Once operational, the airport is projected to handle six times the passenger capacity of the current Phnom Penh International Airport. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) yesterday officially announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia has agreed in principle to designate September 9, as the opening date of the Techo International Airport, a […]
The new discovery of natural gas in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in offshore Block 10 reaffirms the country’s energy potential, President Nikos Christodoulides said in a post after a teleconference with ExxonMobil Vice President, John Ardill, and being informed that the ‘Pegasus-1’ well drilling, within offshore Block 10, indicated approximately 350 metres of gas-bearing […]
Synopsis: Cambodia’s economic future must be built on a foundation of strong and diverse human capital, not just a few individuals, but a large, skilled workforce across all sectors. Prime Minister Hun Manet Tuesday said that the Royal Government has always prioritised investment in human resources, recognising them as essential assets for managing and strengthening […]
In the first half of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 373 investment projects with a total capital of approximately $5.8 billion. Nearly two-thirds of them were in the industrial sector. According to a July 7 CDC press release, the projects are expected to create about 255,000 jobs. Compared to the […]
Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $5.8 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 77 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) report released on Monday. The Southeast Asian nation approved 373 investment projects during the January-June period this year, representing a 96 per cent increase from […]
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 […]