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Siem Reap, Cambodia – February 2025 – Khmer Ceramics Centre, located on River Road near Road 60 in Siem Reap, officially announces the launch of its new dedicated space named “Go Pottery Open Studio”, offering a monthly membership to Siem Reap residents. This fully equipped studio welcomes up to 50 members and is designed for people…
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s trade volume with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries reached approximately $3.76 billion in January 2026, marking a robust 14.7% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce, the trade volume with RCEP partners accounted for over 61% of Cambodia’s…
NICOSIA, Cyprus – The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Cyprus have reached an agreement in principle to establish a “Tourism Pole,” a landmark initiative aimed at driving mutual economic growth through enhanced traveler exchanges and joint investment ventures. The announcement followed an annual review meeting held Wednesday between H.E. Dr. Chea Chandboribo, Cambodia’s…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – In a landmark series of diplomatic engagements from February 6–7, 2026, the leaders of Cambodia, Viet Nam, and Laos reaffirmed their “comprehensive and long-term strategic partnership.” The summits resulted in ambitious new targets for economic integration, regional security, and cultural celebrations. Strategic Trilateral Cooperation and Economic Targets The commitment was solidified…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – February 7, 2026 – Cambodia’s commitment to advancing its digital future and shaping global technology policy was highlighted as H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications, led a Cambodian delegation to the 5th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) in Kuwait. The assembly, held from February 4-5, brought…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – February 4, 2026 – The Government of Japan has announced a significant grant of USD 301,904 to support two vital grassroots human security projects in Cambodia, focusing on agricultural infrastructure and youth empowerment. These initiatives, implemented under Japan’s “KUSANONE” framework, aim to bolster rural development and improve living standards in key…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — In a strategic move to enhance climate resilience in Cambodia’s primary tourism gateway, the Government of India and the Royal Government of Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, February 2, 2026. The agreement facilitates a Quick Impact Project (QIP) aimed at “Enhancing Weather and Climate Monitoring Capacity” in…
When news emerged in mid-December that Cambodia had applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), it did not come with fanfare or bold political statements. But among economists, trade experts, and investors, the message was clear. This move matters. The CPTPP is not just another free trade agreement. It is…
An 8-member delegation from theIdentification Directorate of Cambodia, led by H.E. Heng Chamroeun, Deputy Director General of Identification, Ministry of Interior of Cambodia visited India to attend a study tour to understand the implementation of identification work and the identification management system of the Aadhaar project in New City. Delhi and Bangalore, India from 1-4…
Diplomatic pressure is building to halt the fighting along the Cambodia–Thailand border, but on the ground and in the region’s tourism markets, the consequences of the conflict are already being felt in unexpected ways. For Thailand, a country whose economy leans heavily on mass tourism, the timing could hardly be worse. Bangkok’s beaches, nightlife districts…
Cambodia’s rice sector is having a remarkable year. What used to feel like a distant ambition has now turned into a very real possibility. In the first eleven months of 2025, the country moved more than eight hundred thousand tonnes of milled rice to markets abroad and earned over five hundred twenty six million dollars.…
Cambodia has taken a bold and forward-looking step toward its digital future. Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth announced that 5G services will officially begin rolling out in Phnom Penh and five provinces starting in 2026, marking one of the country’s most significant technology upgrades in recent years. The announcement was made on 6…
Cambodia’s flagship annual trade promotion event, the Cambodia Trade Expo (CTExpo), opened on December 4 with around 150 high-quality Khmer product booths out of a total of 250 exhibitors. The expo is positioned as a major platform to promote Cambodian products to global markets and facilitate meetings between local producers and international investors. Organised by…
