Cambodia’s international reserves increased to $22.5 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year rise of 12.6 per cent, the National Bank of Cambodia’s Governor Chea Serey stated on Saturday. International reserves under the NBC’s control include foreign currencies, gold, and SDR (Special Drawing Rights). “Cambodia’s level of international reserves is considered high and can secure the […]

A delegation from nine European countries has expressed serious interest in Cambodia’s investment potential.  During a meeting with the leadership of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), they shared their intention to suggest that their investors consider exploring commercial opportunities in the Kingdom. Sun Chanthol, first vice-president of the CDC, met with the […]

The International World Rice Conference (WRC) – considered the world’s most prestigious rice competition – may be held in Cambodia in 2025. This comes against the background of expectations that the Kingdom’s rice exports may have experienced a slight decline in 2024. During a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on […]

The announcement that BYD Auto will establish an assembly plant in Cambodia by the end of the year has attracted widespread praise from the Kingdom’s businessmen and economists.  They have pointed out that the presence of China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD, will contribute to Cambodia’s economy at a time when global political stability […]

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie – who became a Cambodian citizen in 2005 – has stated in a recent interview that she considers Cambodia as her home. Speaking to people.com, the Tomb Raider star was asked where she considered was her home. “In my heart, Cambodia,” Jolie answered. “My first trip was Tomb Raider, where you saw me hanging […]

The Management of Superhome Center (DIY) Limited has announced that an agreement has been reached for the company’s sale to Vasilitsi DIY Ltd. According to an official announcement to the press, the transfer of ownership is set to be completed within the month of February and “CEO, George Giovanni, and his team will continue guiding the […]

On February 5, Cambodian Minister of Tourism Hout Hak received a courtesy visit from Mr Reto Grueninger, Director of Cooperation at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), to discuss potential collaborative opportunities in the field of tourism. During the meeting, Minister Hak and Mr Grueninger deliberated on various initiatives to foster vocational training […]

Angkor Wat has found a prominent place in the list of ‘must visit’ temples of Southeast Asia, released by leading online travel agency Agoda on Wednesday. “As the largest religious monument globally, Angkor Wat’s grandeur and intricate carvings reflect the zenith of the Khmer Empire’s architectural and spiritual achievements.” Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply […]

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is dedicated to enhancing Cambodia’s business environment to attract foreign investment. According to Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and CDC First President, it is evaluating the existing regulations and procedures to identify areas in need of reform. The aim is to eliminate the complexities associated with conducting […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed his support for 5G mobile phone service. At yesterday’s closing ceremony of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) meeting, which reviewed and assessed the five-year (2020-2024) achievements in digital transformation and set new goals for the coming years, held at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, Hun Manet requested that […]

Phnom Penh, February 6, 2025 : Cambodia’s digital transformation has reached a pivotal moment, with Prime Minister Hun Manet outlining an ambitious vision for the country’s technological future. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications’ five-year review (2020-2024), he stressed that digital technology is no longer a luxury but a […]

Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 5 – Khmer Enterprise (KE) held its 17th Board of Trustees Meeting, chaired by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and KE’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, to review its achievements in 2024 and outline key strategies for 2025. The meeting highlighted significant progress in supporting Cambodia’s […]

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 64 new investment projects and four expansion projects worth $748 million by the end of January. This represents a rise of exactly 300 percent compared to the same period in 2024. As all the capital is directed toward the industrial sector, it is expected to generate […]