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 […]
Following numerous in-person and online meetings, the US and Cambodia have reached an agreement and are currently drafting a statement that will outline a framework agreement regarding the “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April. The final meeting between a Cambodian’s task force, led by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of […]
The Royal Government Spokesperson Unit says that the morning of 4 July 2025, at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the CDC led the ad-hoc working group to have a virtual conference with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Sarah Ellerman, […]
Synopsis: As both neighbouring nations have set a new target of bilateral trade amounting to around $20 billion, the new international border gate will play a key role in achieving this goal, says Mr Hun Sen. Senate President Hun Sen yesterday said that the new Cambodia-Vietnam Meun Chey International Border Gate, located in Prey Veng […]
Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. According to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), from January to June […]
Air Cambodia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, will introduce a new route between Phnom Penh and Tokyo, Japan, before the end of 2025. In the future, the airline also plans to operate flights from Phnom Penh to Osaka. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, secretary of state at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), told The Post on […]
The Angkor Enterprise (AE) earned over $26 million from ticket sales to international tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first half of 2025, an increase of nearly 10% compared to the same period last year. Tourism experts have claimed that the recent closure of the Cambodia-Thailand border is unlikely to impact AE ticket […]
Cambodian legal experts believe that growing cooperation between Cambodian and Chinese lawyers will enhance the provision of legal services in the Kingdom, especially for investors and entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to increased Chinese investment in Cambodia. Speaking at the official launch of a law firm on Wednesday, Ly Chantola, Secretary of State at the Office of […]
Synopsis: Both sides confirm their commitment to accelerating cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, green energy, and digital infrastructure. Cambodia and Singapore Wednesday reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, with a renewed emphasis on trade, energy, and digital transformation. The pledge came during the first official visit by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on […]
Cambodia has a promising opportunity to strengthen its trade and investment relationship with the United States amid shifting global supply chains and evolving geopolitical dynamics, according to a prominent business leader. Anthony Galliano, Vice-President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham Cambodia) and Group CEO of Cambodian Investment Management Holdings (CIM), told Khmer Times that […]
The port of Vassiliko is entering a new development phase, having secured European co-financing of €18,781,957 from the European Union’s ‘Connecting Europe Facility’ (CEF) competitive financing programme, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works has announced. The project is part of the broader framework of strengthening the infrastructure of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), strengthening Cyprus’ position as […]
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€75.7m in high-value property sold across Cyprus in May rebound Cyprus recorded €75.7 million in high-value property transactions in May 2025, showing a strong rebound from April, with Nicosia leading the market, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. Land Registry data revealed that the ten most expensive transactions nationwide reached €38.8m, with the […]
The Thalia 2021–2027 Cohesion Policy Programme is currently Cyprus’ most ambitious effort to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a total budget of €1.8 billion, including €969 million from the European Union and €842 million from the national government. So far, calls worth €330 million have been launched under the programme, offering grants to strengthen SME competitiveness, support start-ups, promote […]
The Chanang Giant Pot festival was organised on the pristine shores of the Kan Seng Lake in Ratanakiri province on Tuesday, bringing to the fore the delectable indigenous cuisine of Cambodia and boosting efforts to promote tourism in the Kingdom’s scenic northeast. The event, which was organised by the provincial administration in collaboration with the […]