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Phnom Penh, June 9, 2025 — The Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia announced today that military commanders from Cambodia and Thailand have reached a mutual agreement to adjust troop positions in select border areas, a move designed to reduce tensions and prevent confrontation between the two countries. The decision was made during a recent…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese-invested agricultural enterprise operating in Cambodia, is set to expand its exports of fresh yellow Cavendish bananas to China by 50% in 2025. The company aims to increase exports from 20,000 tonnes in 2024 to 30,000 tonnes this year through the expansion of…
Phnom Penh — At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet will lead a high-level delegation to attend the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), taking place in Nice, France from June 9 to 11, 2025. Accompanied by the First…
Phnom Penh/Moscow: Cambodia and Russia are moving to strengthen their economic and cultural ties through a series of initiatives aimed at boosting trade, investment, and tourism. Recent high-level engagements between Cambodian and Russian officials signal a renewed momentum in bilateral relations, with both sides seeking to enhance cooperation across key sectors. On May 4, Sergey…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Despite persistent global uncertainties surrounding geopolitics, economic fluctuations, and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambodia’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate a remarkable recovery. According to a June 5 report released by the Ministry of Tourism, the Kingdom welcomed 2.4 million international tourists between January and April 2025—a 13.6% increase…
(Phnom Penh): In a decisive move to enhance Cambodia’s agricultural competitiveness and resilience, the Royal Government has approved in principle the allocation of an additional USD 35 million to support concessional loans for modern agricultural communities over the next three years (2025–2027). The announcement was made by Prime Minister Hun Manet during the first joint…
(Phnom Penh): In a landmark gesture aimed at supporting women’s empowerment and higher education, Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen has pledged approximately USD 10 million from his and his family’s personal funds to build a dedicated dormitory complex for female students studying in Phnom Penh. The announcement came during a courtesy meeting with the…
Phnom Penh — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked a significant milestone in Cambodia by launching its inaugural service to Siem Reap, the gateway to the famed Angkor Wat temple complex. The maiden flight, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, touched down at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) on Tuesday and was welcomed with…
(Phnom Penh, June 4, 2025) – In a significant step towards strengthening Cambodia’s export capabilities and fostering agro-industrial growth, the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany have officially launched the EU-Cambodia Business Partnership Facility. The initiative, co-developed with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, is designed to…
Phnom Penh — Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia is moving forward with a feasibility study for a new canal linking the Upper Mekong River to the Tonle Sap Lake, with the goal of improving irrigation, water balance, and future inland transport infrastructure. Speaking during…
CIMB Singapore and Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc have entered a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cross-border financial services and deepen economic collaboration between Singapore and Cambodia. This partnership represents a significant milestone in strengthening financial connectivity within ASEAN, leveraging CIMB Singapore’s regional expertise and Wing Bank’s local leadership to…
Phnom Penh — Cambodia’s first-ever joint congress of the Senate, National Assembly, and Royal Government concluded its inaugural day on June 2 with intense, marathon deliberations spanning nearly 17 hours. Convened at the National Assembly in Phnom Penh, the historic session marked a new chapter in institutional cooperation, bringing together the Kingdom’s top legislative and…
Phnom Penh — Cambodia’s world-renowned Angkor Archaeological Park has earned over USD 24 million in ticket sales during the first five months of 2025, according to Angkor Enterprise. The revenue points to a strong recovery in international tourism and increasing interest in the Kingdom’s cultural heritage. In May alone, the park received 42,767 international visitors,…
