PM stresses efforts to seek new trade deals

PM stresses efforts to seek new trade deals

Synopsis: Mr Hun Manet asks the stakeholders to diversify export items such as travel products, electronics, solar panels, bicycles among others. Prime Minister Hun Manet Friday emphasised the government’s commitment to making access to a broader market for products through implementing existing free trade agreements (FTAs) and seeking new trade deals to open more markets […]

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US firm keen to invest in Kingdom’s oil and gas sector

US firm keen to invest in Kingdom’s oil and gas sector

Synopsis: Cambodia’s oil, gas and renewable energy sector has been on an expansion path with many global giants showing interest in exploring investment opportunities. Texas-headquartered oil and gas behemoth ConocoPhillips is exploring potential investment opportunities in the Kingdom’s oil and gas sector. This was discussed during a meeting between Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and […]

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CDC urges Chinese firms to invest in manufacturing supply chains

CDC urges Chinese firms to invest in manufacturing supply chains

Synopsis: Cambodia’s attractive investment environment and strong government incentives have drawn growing interest from Chinese companies. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Friday encouraged Chinese companies to expand their investments into the manufacturing of raw materials and semi-finished goods in the Kingdom, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic value chains and enhance […]

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NBC drives financial climate improvements in banking, microfinance sectors

NBC drives financial climate improvements in banking, microfinance sectors

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Thursday hosted a meeting to review the Financial Inclusion Committee’s progress, aimed at enhancing financial literacy, consumer protection, and ethical standards within Cambodia’s banking and microfinance sectors. Yim Leat, Deputy Governor of NBC, chaired a meeting to review the first-half progress of the Financial Inclusion Committee of the Association […]

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Nicosia municipal swimming pool reopens after four-year closure

Nicosia municipal swimming pool reopens after four-year closure

Nicosia’s Municipal Swimming Pool has reopened to the public after remaining closed for four years whilst undergoing renovation. The facility, commonly known as “Lellos Pool” amongst locals, suspended operations in September 2021 to allow for renovation works. The municipal pool’s reconstruction was completed in December 2023, though it has since been available only to competitive swimmers. The […]

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Huot Hak attends the closing ceremony of the training of the instructor course and the soft opening of the National Vocational School of Tourism

Huot Hak attends the closing ceremony of the training of the instructor course and the soft opening of the National Vocational School of Tourism

During the event, he also presented training certificates to trainers from the National Vocational School of Tourism and launched the school’s pilot project. The ceremony was attended by Emmanuel Dolphul, Deputy Director of the French Development Agency (AFD) in Cambodia; Élisabeth Auffray, Regional Director of the French Chamber of Crafts and Industries (CMA); representatives from […]

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Cambodia, Vietnam strengthen agricultural ties through investment and trade cooperation

Cambodia, Vietnam strengthen agricultural ties through investment and trade cooperation

The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) and the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), recently organised a joint event aimed at enhancing the quality of Cambodian agricultural products and expanding their reach in international markets. According to a statement from the CAC, Cambodia is well-positioned to boost its agricultural […]

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Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes entry into force of Hong Kong International Convention on Ship Recycling

Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes entry into force of Hong Kong International Convention on Ship Recycling

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has welcomed the implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which officially enters into force today, 26 June 2025. The Convention represents the first global legal framework that ensures ship recycling is carried out in a safe and sustainable manner, protecting both […]

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