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Phnom Penh – The influence and circulation of the Cambodian riel (KHR) on the international market is set to expand following its official listing on currency exchange boards in Australia. UK-based financial services firm Travelex has now posted the riel at its outlets in Melbourne, enabling direct exchange between Cambodian riel and Australian dollars. The…
Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Tourism welcomed a significant step toward modernizing Cambodia’s tourism industry as H.E. Mr. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, received Mr. Li Jianxin, representative of Ennova Holding Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of ENN Group China, and his delegation for a courtesy call at the Ministry headquarters. During the meeting, the…
In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and compassion, Wing Bank, the Royal Group of Companies (RGC), and the Khmer Artist Association have extended vital support to more than 2,000 families affected by the recent conflict along the Cambodia–Thailand border—all within the span of just one month. With the generous backing of the public and the…
Phnom Penh – Ten large Chinese tourism businesses have expressed strong interest in Cambodia’s tourism sector, as 2025 marks the official “Cambodia-China Tourism Year.” According to the Ministry of Tourism, on August 30 in Tianjin, Tourism Minister Huot Hak—who is accompanying Prime Minister Hun Manet to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit—met with executives of…
Phnom Penh – Cambodia’s rice and maize production is set for a promising year, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projecting significant gains for the 2025–2026 season. Aggregate rice production is forecast to reach 13.9 million tonnes, around 10 percent above the five-year average, while maize output could exceed 1.4 million tonnes, driven…
TIANJIN, CHINA — Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, held a high-level meeting with H.E. Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit 2025 in Tianjin. Chairman Wang warmly welcomed…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Cambodia, particularly in the development of social infrastructure with a strong focus on modern education. During a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit in Tianjin, H.E. Jin Liqun, President and Chair of the…
Phnom Penh – Angkor Wat, the majestic temple complex and Cambodia’s most iconic landmark, has been ranked the most-loved attraction in Asia by Tripadvisor this year, surpassing world-famous sites such as China’s Mutianyu Great Wall and India’s Taj Mahal. This morning, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, extended…
Phnom Penh – Experts in Cambodia’s tourism sector say five new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed this week between Cambodian and Chinese tourism institutions are expected to boost Chinese visitor numbers in the near future. The signing ceremony took place on August 26 in Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan province. It was witnessed by…
Phnom Penh – Cambodia is gearing up to conduct the Cambodia Agriculture Survey (CAS) 2025, the country’s largest and most trusted source of information on farming and rural life. Launched in 2019, the annual survey has become a cornerstone for shaping agricultural policies and improving the livelihoods of rural communities. This year’s edition will introduce…
Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the Fred Hollows Foundation Cambodia have signed a new agreement to expand the implementation of the Sustainable and Equitable Eye Health project, reinforcing their joint commitment to improving public health and promoting gender equality. The agreement was signed earlier this week at the ministry’s office in…
Phnom Penh – Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, has encouraged Plenary Group, a leading infrastructure investment company, to consider developing a large-scale convention and exhibition centre in Cambodia, modelled on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in Australia. Sun Chanthol led…
Cambodia has officially launched the “Cambodia’s Milled Rice Market Expansion and Export Diversification Strategy 2025–2030,” aiming to diversify export markets and strengthen the country’s global rice presence. The launch was held during the 4th General Assembly of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) in Phnom Penh on August 26, alongside elections for the federation’s new leadership.…
