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India and Cambodia Sign Fifth MoU on Sanskrit and Buddhist Studies

PHNOM PENH — India and Cambodia have further strengthened their cultural and academic ties by signing the fifth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair in Sanskrit and Buddhist Studies at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University (PSRBU) in Phnom Penh. Strengthening India-Cambodia Cultural Cooperation The MoU was signed…

Digital

MISTI Launches Training Programme on AI for Public Innovation

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) today organised a training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Innovation, marking an important step in Cambodia’s efforts to harness emerging technologies for governance and development. The opening ceremony was presided over by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of MISTI, and attended by around 400 of…

Diplomacy

Cambodia and Mongolia Explore Stronger Cooperation, Focus on Tourism and ASEAN Engagement

Cambodia and Mongolia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular emphasis on tourism and wider regional cooperation. On the sidelines of the 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (10th FEALAC FMM) in Ulaanbaatar, H.E. Chum Sounry, Secretary of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign…

Diplomacy

MISTI and GIZ Conclude Six-Year ASEAN-SME Project, Highlighting Milestones in Digital Integration and Regional Growth

Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and GIZ today marked the successful conclusion of the six-year project, “Strengthening Regional Structures for SME Promotion in ASEAN,” underscoring its achievements in boosting the competitiveness and connectivity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the region. At the closing ceremony, Minister Hem…

Investment

Australia’s CIMIC Group Lauds Cambodia’s Investment Climate and Workforce at Sydney Meeting

A top representative of Australia-based CIMIC Group has praised Cambodia’s investment environment and workforce, underscoring the growing confidence of major international firms in the Kingdom’s economic direction. Robert Seidler, board member of CIMIC Group, expressed strong satisfaction with Cambodia’s investment climate during a meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol on August 25 in…

Investment

Cambodia’s Industrial Rise: Kampong Speu Emerges as Key Hub with New Chinese Investments

Kampong Speu is rapidly evolving into Cambodia’s next major industrial hub, thanks to a surge of new Chinese investments and government-backed infrastructure initiatives. The recent launch of the ASEAN Building Materials Industrial Park and the signing of 11 new investment agreements mark a pivotal moment in the province’s transformation from a rural region into a…

Education & Skills

Education Ministry Allocates $500,000 to Repair Schools Damaged by Thai Shelling

Phnom Penh – Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron announced that seven schools were damaged during five days of armed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border, with the Ministry of Education setting aside USD 500,000 for repair and restoration works. The minister made the statement on Friday (Aug. 22) at a press conference, noting that the damages…

Education & Skills

Cambodian Government Grants Scholarships to Over 700 Students Returning from Thailand

Phnom Penh – Cambodian Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, announced that more than 700 Cambodian students who recently returned from Thailand have been awarded scholarships to continue their studies in Cambodia under the initiative of Samdech Techo Hun Sen. The minister made the statement during a press conference on Friday,…

Industry

Cambodia Reduces Road Tax for Electric Vehicles to Boost Adoption

With the goal of promoting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambodia, the government — through the Ministry of Economy and Finance — has announced significant reductions in road tax rates for various EV categories. In an August 21 statement, the ministry confirmed that the move aligns with the government’s commitment to…

Banking & Finance

Wing Bank Celebrates 17 Years of Growth, Partnerships, and Social Impact

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc is celebrating 17 years of transforming Cambodia’s financial landscape, evolving from the nation’s first mobile money service into a 100% Cambodian-owned commercial bank that now moves tens of billions of dollars annually and serves millions across the country. Launched with the simple promise of making it easy, safe,…

Investment

Japanese Investors Explore Opportunities in Cambodia’s Electric Wire, Construction, and Infrastructure Sectors

Phnom Penh – A delegation of Japanese investors has recently visited Cambodia to explore new investment opportunities in the electric wire and cable industry, architecture and construction, and public infrastructure development. The visit underscores growing Japanese interest in Cambodia’s dynamic economy, where 90 Japanese companies registered businesses in 2024 alone. The latest mission was led…

Tourism

Angkor Archaeological Park Sees Steady Visitor Growth Amid Border Situation

Siem Reap – The APSARA National Authority (ANA) has reported a steady rise in both domestic and international visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park, underscoring the enduring appeal of Cambodia’s premier heritage site despite ongoing border tensions with Thailand. Speaking on August 19, ANA Deputy Director-General and Spokesperson Mr. Long Kosal highlighted the encouraging trend,…