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Diplomacy

Cambodia’s International Trade Surpasses $36 Billion in H1 2026 as Bilateral Trade with China Crosses $11 Billion

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Cambodia’s macroeconomic indicators have posted strong momentum, indicating high resilience across its primary global export markets. According to the latest data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Cambodia’s total international trade volume reached more than $36 billion during the first half of 2026. This represents a substantial…

Investment

Cambodia Promotes Human-Centred Ethical AI to Fuel Innovation and Private Investment

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Royal Government of Cambodia has accelerated its strategic initiative to position artificial intelligence (AI) as a primary catalyst for economic transformation. By adopting a human-centred approach, the Kingdom seeks to balance rapid technological advancement with responsible governance, ethical management, and public trust. This framework was a key focus at a…

Diplomacy

PM Hun Manet Set for Strategic Working Visit to China

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet will pay an official working visit to China. This trip will take place from July 15 to 17, 2026. This special diplomatic mission follows a formal invitation from the Chinese Government. Consequently, the visit aims to inject fresh momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership between…

Tourism

Cambodia-UAE Bilateral Tourism Strategy Targets Tourism Expansion and Visa Talks

Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak hosted the United Arab Emirates Ambassador Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri for an official working discussion on Monday, July 6, 2026. Meeting at the Ministry of Tourism headquarters, the delegation reviewed their growing bilateral tourism cooperation framework first initiated in May 2025. The high-level talks focused primarily on driving…

Cambodia

Cambodia Gold Mining Sector Milestone: 20 Tonnes of Dore Bars Produced

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Cambodia’s commercial gold mining operations reached a major structural milestone by producing approximately 20 tonnes of semi-refined gold dore bars. The General Department of Mineral Resources confirmed that this aggregate volume was extracted between June 2021 and June 2026. According to the official disclosure, the minted dore bars maintain a standard…

Diplomacy

PM Hun Manet Outlines Cambodia Waterway and Highway Expansion

KAMPONG CHAM– Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet officially inaugurated the upgraded National Road No. 7 in Kampong Cham Province on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. During the ceremony, the premier detailed a comprehensive transport strategy to drive Cambodia waterway and highway expansion. He confirmed that the construction of the strategic 180-kilometre Funan Techo Canal is moving…

Tourism

Beyond Angkor: Cambodia Unveils Master Plan to Transform Phnom Kulen into Premier Tourism Hub

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA — The Royal Government of Cambodia has launched a comprehensive strategic roadmap to transform Preah Jayavarman-Norodom National Park, popularly known as Phnom Kulen, into Southeast Asia’s leading destination for nature, cultural, and spiritual tourism. The multi-phased development initiative aims to position the sacred mountain range as Cambodia’s premier tourist attraction directly following…

Economy

Cambodia-Vietnam Delegation Explores Agro-Processing and Logistics Hubs at Snoul SEZ

KRATIE, CAMBODIA — A high-level Cambodian-Vietnamese business delegation completed a strategic study tour of the Snoul Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kratie province. The cross-border mission focused entirely on expanding industrial cooperation, boosting regional logistics networks, and setting up advanced agro-processing facilities. According to an official statement released by Cambodia’s Commercial Office in Ho Chi…