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Trade

Footwear Exports Surge 40% in Early 2025, Driven by U.S. Demand and Industry Momentum

Cambodia’s footwear export industry has recorded robust growth in the first five months of 2025, with total revenue reaching $842.1 million—a 36.9% increase over the same period in 2024. The surge highlights the Kingdom’s strengthening position in global supply chains and the growing confidence of international buyers, particularly from the United States. According to the…

Diplomacy

Prime Minister Hun Manet Grants Cambodian Residency to Thai-Based Monk Facing Discrimination

Phnom Penh, July 4, 2025 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday met with Venerable Such, a monk of Khmer heritage who has recently faced growing hostility and discrimination in Thailand. The meeting follows the monk’s return to Cambodia earlier this week, after being barred from re-entering Thailand. Venerable Such, who had been residing…

Diplomacy

Japan Extends ¥442 Million Grant to Cambodia for Human Resource Development

Phnom Penh, July 3 — In a significant step to bolster bilateral ties and support capacity building in Cambodia, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi signed an Exchange of Notes and accompanying documents on Thursday, formalizing Japan’s Grant Aid of JPY 442,000,000 (approximately USD 2.95 million) for the implementation of the Project…

Investment

Hun Sen Urges Investment Drive in Meun Chey to Boost Agro-Industrial Exports

(Prey Veng): Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen has called on Prey Veng provincial authorities to intensify efforts in attracting investment to the Meun Chey area, particularly in the industrial sector with a strong focus on agro-processing. The initiative aims to strengthen Cambodia’s domestic production capabilities and expand its export potential to international markets. The…

Tourism

Cambodia Trials Digital v-Pass System to Streamline Immigration Process

The General Department of Immigration (GDI) under the Ministry of Interior has officially launched the trial phase of the Cambodia v-Pass (Visitor Pass) system, marking a significant shift in the country’s immigration procedures. The new system, which replaces traditional immigration stamps and QR codes, is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and security of Cambodia’s border…

Diplomacy

Prime Minister Meets Speaker of Saudi Shura Council in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, July 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet posed for an official photograph with visiting H.E. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia, ahead of their courtesy meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this morning. The high-level meeting forms part…

Cambodia

National Assembly President Hosts Official Reception for Saudi Shura Council Speaker

Phnom Penh, July 2, 2025 — Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, hosted a grand official reception at Rosewood Phnom Penh in honour of Honourable Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia, and his high-level parliamentary delegation. The event marked…

Diplomacy

PM Lawrence Wong Arrives in Phnom Penh for One-Day Official Visit

Phnom Penh, July 2, 2025 — His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore, accompanied by his spouse, Madam Tze Lui Loo, stepped off a specially chartered aircraft at Phnom Penh International Airport early this morning. The dignitaries were greeted by a ceremonial guard of honour and senior…

Diplomacy

Cambodia and Turkiye Sign MoU to Boost Transport Connectivity Through Middle Corridor and TRACECA

Phnom Penh/Istanbul, July 1, 2025 — Cambodia and Turkiye have taken a significant step toward enhancing their bilateral cooperation in the transport and logistics sector by signing a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on connectivity through international transit corridors — notably the Middle Corridor and the Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia (TRACECA). The agreement was formalised…

Innovation & Science

Startup Launchpad Food Edition 2025 Ignites Food Innovation at National University of Battambang

The National University of Battambang (NUBB) witnessed an exciting display of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as it hosted the final pitch event of the Startup Launchpad Food Edition 2025. Organized with the support of Khmer Enterprise and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) through its Peace Village Project, the event showcased groundbreaking food product ideas…

Diplomacy

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to Pay Official Visit to Cambodia on July 2

Phnom Penh, June 30, 2025 — At the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore, H.E. Lawrence Wong, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on July 2, 2025. According to an official press release issued on June 28,…