By 2040, ASEAN will likely be the fourth largest economy in the world. Home to dynamic societies, innovative economies and a large middle class. Connected to, and connecting, the wider Indo-Pacific region. A region that is peaceful and predictable, that is governed by accepted rules and norms, where all of us can cooperate, trade and […]
UK Minister for Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan embarked on a significant visit to Cambodia from March 2-4, marking a pivotal moment in strengthening bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Cambodia. Aimed at enhancing cooperation in trade, economic development, and education, Trevelyan’s trip underscores the UK’s commitment to supporting Cambodia’s sustainable development and growth. During her […]
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, reminds his subjects of the richness and pricelessness of Cambodian culture and calls on a joint force to preserve it. His Majesty the King shared the note in an open letter to mark the Cambodian National Culture Day observed on Mar. 3. The […]
The US and other countries have expressed interest in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza via Cyprus, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. “It is known that the Republic of Cyprus is in contact with the US and other countries in relation to the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza through Cyprus,” he told the Cyprus […]
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, has announced that he has welcomed foreign investors from every country, not just China. The announcement was made by Dr. Hun Manet during the premier and First Lady’s meeting with Cambodians in Australia and New Zealand on March 3, 2024. “Some people said that Cambodia is only […]
National carrier Cambodia Angkor Air announced its new air route, offering direct flights between Phnom Penh and India’s capital New Delhi. “Experience our new destination. New route to Delhi, India, will commence operation soon,” the Phnom Penh-based airline wrote in a Facebook post last Thursday. The firm, however, did not give details about the flight […]
Thailand’s Petroleum Exploration and Production Industry Club has supported the government’s efforts to initiate fresh talks with Cambodia on joint exploration of oil and gas in the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) of the Gulf of Thailand. The club supports OCA negotiations with Cambodia, said Nipatsin Yimyam, Chairman of the club which is functioning under the […]
Financial institutions like Wing Bank, AMK Microfinance (MFI), Boost Capital are focusing on agriculture-driven tech. In recent months, AMK has developed its own in-house app to enable farmers and rural labourers to pay loan installments and open accounts online. Microfinance in Cambodia largely depends on its field force of collection agents, who collect loan installments […]
In October of 2022, a business seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia, titled ‘Cambodia: An Overlooked Destination for Business and Investment,’ was co-organized by Aquarii BD Cambodia and the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (IndoCham), to foster business and investment connections and to clarify misperceptions and address outdated perspectives about Cambodia. It attracted more than 120 […]
Ahead of the 113th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Ministry of Tourism addressed women’s role in the digitalisation of Cambodia’s economy at a special event on their premises in Phnom Penh on Friday. Minister for Tourism Sok Soken spoke on the occasion elaborating on the numerous challenges facing women as the […]
On the occasion of its fourth anniversary, Panda Commercial Bank PLC launched a private banking service for high-net-worth clients. “This bespoke service guarantees an exclusive and personalized banking experience, with a dedicated relationship management team for our clients to meet their financial and non-financial aspirations. It’s more than banking; it’s about crafting journeys of financial […]
In a bid to foster greater economic cooperation between Indonesia and Cambodia, the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, hosted a business matching event on Friday aimed at connecting young entrepreneurs from both countries. The event, held at the Indonesian Ministry of Trade’s Permanent Trade Exhibition, saw the […]
The ‘Comprehensive Intermodal Transport and Logistics System Master Plan 2023-2033’ (CITLS) is clearly Cambodia’s most goal-oriented and ball-on-fire master plan in recent years. It was the brainchild of the previous dispensation headed by former Prime Minister Hun Sen and years of hard work of Aun Pornmoniroth, the savvy Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy […]
IDP Education is planning to expand its business in Cambodia, by opening a branch in Siem Reap province in the near future, and then in Battambang, Kampong Cham and Kampot provinces, Sihanoukville of Preah Sihanouk province, and Poipet of Banteay Meanchey province. The expansion plan was revealed by Ms. Tennealle O’Shannessy, CEO of IDP Education, […]
In the afternoon of March 2, 2024, Prime Minister Hun Manet, received Mario Vecchio, Chief Executive Officer and President of FreshStart Energy, for a courtesy call and discussion on the occasion of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia. On the occasion of the meeting, Mario Vecchio thanked PM Hun Manet for taking the time […]
The latest service comes shortly after it announced another fifth freedom route. SUMMARY