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The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) recently celebrated the launch of the English-language version of the acclaimed work “Samdech Techo Hun Sen: Man of Cambodia’s Destiny.” This momentous occasion followed six months of dedicated translation efforts. The book’s unveiling occurred on October 25, as part of the 2023 Phnom Penh Forum, an annual gathering that…
Mangalore, India: A futuristic event took place at the Hotel Ocean Pearl in Mangalore on October 16, 2023, to enhance the economic cooperation between India and Cambodia. The event, organized by The Better Cambodia, was attended by eminent guests from both countries, who shared their insights and experiences on the opportunities and challenges of doing…
In a promising turn of events, the ASEAN-International Wholesale Market, also known as Deum Kor Thmey, is nearing its grand opening at the end of this year. This marketplace, set to become Cambodia’s largest wholesale hub, is already showing great promise, with approximately 70 percent of traders having successfully completed their registrations. Located along the…
AmaWaterways, a leading river cruise company, has recently introduced a special 2-for-1 Land Package offer for guests who book a full six or eight-night land package in combination with select 2024 and 2025 seven-night river cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia. Travellers can take advantage of this exclusive offer until December 31, 2023, when reserving select…
Several Indonesian companies have expressed interest in Cambodia’s food and beverage (F&B) sector due to the country’s substantial market potential, according to industry insiders. During the 38th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) held in Jakarta, representatives from these companies stated that Cambodia’s F&B space offered significant growth prospects and lucrative opportunities. Anrio Delon, International Business Assistant…
A delegation of Vietnamese investors, led by first deputy secretary Nguyen Duc Phong of the Vietnam Communist Party’s Central Committee for State-Owned Enterprise, recently expressed their interest in expanding investments in Cambodia and sought the government’s support in this endeavor. During a meeting with Chea Vuthy, deputy secretary-general of the Council for the Development of…
The authorities in Kampong Speu province have announced that they will be providing free accommodation for high school diploma candidates in 2023. With concerns over the candidates from the nine districts not being able to arrange temporary accommodation during the two-day examination in November, the provincial administration has made arrangements for 18 free accommodation options…
Cambodia is seeking to expand its investment ties with the Chinese province of Guangzhou. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, along with a delegation, recently visited the Chinese city in a bid to attract new businesses and investors to Cambodia. The representatives were welcomed by Qun Ge, CEO of the Guangzhou International Corporate Incubator, a recently-launched…
In a resplendent display of cultural splendor and youthful exuberance, Cambodia has once again shone brightly on the world stage, clinching two prestigious awards at the 2023 World Travel Awards. The Kingdom, nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, stood tall as it was honored with the titles of “Asia’s Leading Cultural Destinations” and “Asia’s…
According to a report from the General Directorate of Rubber, Cambodia experienced a 3.5 percent increase in rubber exports, reaching 242,304 tons of dry rubber in the first nine months of 2023. This marks a growth from the 234,100 tons exported during the same period last year. However, revenue from rubber exports during the first…
Cambodia has recorded an impressive year-on-year surge in air passenger arrivals. The country has received nearly 3.7 million air travelers during the first nine months of 2021, indicating a 162 percent increase. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation’s Undersecretary of State and Spokesman, Sinn ChansereyVutha, disclosed the information, and also reported that international and domestic…
In Cambodia, a magnificent feat of architectural ingenuity takes place every year as the world’s longest bamboo bridge is reconstructed. Spanning a whopping 3,000 feet, this bridge is composed of approximately 50,000 bamboo sticks and serves as an essential link between Kampong Cham, the country’s sixth-largest town, and Koh Paen island across the Mekong River.…
During a meeting at the 3rd Road and Belt Forum for International Coordination in Beijing, Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, and Ms. Wen Jia, President of Alibaba Group’s Public Affairs Department, discussed the collaboration between Alibaba and Cambodia. They expressed their gratitude for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Ministry of…
