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Investment

Cambodia Secures $570 Million in New Investments for May 2026, Creating 25,000 Jobs

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s economic momentum gathered significant pace in May 2026, as the country registered 37 new investment projects valued at approximately USD 570 million. According to an official press release issued by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), these newly approved ventures are projected to generate more than 25,000 employment opportunities…

Industry

Cambodia Airways Expands Regional Fleet with Arrival of New ATR 72-600

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia Airways has officially taken delivery of its brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization and regional expansion strategy. The advanced turboprop aircraft touched down successfully at Phnom Penh Techo International Airport on June 10, 2026, at 15:40 local time, where it was warmly welcomed by…

Health

Cambodia Achieves Global 95-95-95 HIV Targets, Leading Asia-Pacific in Fight Against AIDS

PHNOM PENH — In a historic milestone for public health, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has officially congratulated Cambodia for successfully achieving the global 95-95-95 HIV targets. The recognition positions Cambodia as a global leader in healthcare, making it one of only seven countries worldwide—and the very first in the Asia-Pacific region—to…

Economy

South Korea’s KBI Group Prepares Cambodian Entry Following High-Level Seoul Meeting

SEOUL — Cambodia’s Ambassador to South Korea, Khuon Phon Rattanak, has officially assured executives of South Korean conglomerate KBI Group that the Cambodian embassy stands ready to facilitate strategic meetings with both public and private sector institutions to smooth the way for direct investments into the Kingdom. The diplomatic assurance came during a high-level meeting…

Trade

Cambodia International Trade Surges Past $30B in First Five Months of 2026, Growth Reaches 19%

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s international trade in goods continues to demonstrate robust momentum, crossing the $30 billion threshold during the first five months of 2026. This represents an aggressive year-on-year increase of nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2025. However, alongside expanding global market reach, the Southeast Asian nation continues to manage a…

Economy

Cambodia and Vietnam Eye $20 Billion Annual Trade Target as Private Sectors Meet in Hanoi

HANOI, Vietnam — Representatives from the Cambodian and Vietnamese private sectors have gathered in Hanoi to map out a strategic path toward achieving a massive $20 billion annual bilateral trade target. The high-level discussions took place during the “Business Meeting and Networking” event on the afternoon of June 8. Jointly organized by the Cambodia Chamber…

ASEAN & Asia

PM Hun Manet Addresses 3rd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi

HANOI, Viet Nam — Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet attended the official opening ceremony of the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum on Tuesday morning (June 9), delivering a powerful keynote address centered on economic integration, regional peace, and people-centric growth. The Prime Minister and a high-level delegation from the Royal Government of Cambodia arrived…

Cambodia

Cambodia Sends 136 Exquisite Ancient Khmer Artifacts to China for Major Five-Month Exhibition

TAIYUAN, China — Cambodia has officially dispatched a collection of 136 priceless ancient Khmer artifacts to China for a major five-month exhibition at the Shanxi Museum. The rare collection spans more than a millennium of history, featuring masterworks dating from the prehistoric era all the way through the post-Angkorian period. According to an official statement…

Health

From Capacity Building to Global Leader: Cambodia’s 20-Year Evolution in Virus Surveillance

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia has officially transformed from a nation with limited capacity for monitoring infectious diseases into a vital hub for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global virus surveillance system. This milestone follows two decades of strategic investments and extensive capacity building in influenza and respiratory virus tracking. The Kingdom’s remarkable progress was…

Diplomacy

Cambodian Parliament President Congratulates Russia on National Day, Vows to Strengthen Ties

PHNOM PENH — Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary has extended her official congratulations to Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, ahead of the upcoming Russian National Day. In a diplomatic letter released by local media on Monday, Sudary emphasized the enduring bilateral relationship between Cambodia…

ASEAN & Asia

Cambodia Joins ASEAN-China Media Forum in Shenyang to Combat Disinformation and Boost AI-Era Ties

SHENYANG, China — A high-level Cambodian delegation arrived in China on Monday to participate in the 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum. The delegation has pledged to strengthen regional communication and build joint defenses against disinformation amid a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The forum, which officially opened on Monday in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, is being held…