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Phnom Penh — H.E. Prof. Dr. SOK Siphana, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions (Multilateral Trade and Economic Affairs) and Chairman of the Trade Policy Advisory Board (TPAB), delivered the keynote address at the Joint Symposium on Cambodia’s Economic Development and Economic Policy: Opportunities and Challenges, held at the Institute for Banking Studies. The…
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has commended Cambodia for its robust macroeconomic performance and efforts to diversify its economy. The praise came during her meeting with H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, on March 27, held on the sidelines of Cambodia’s Third Trade Policy Review in Geneva, Switzerland.…
Cambodia has positioned itself as a global frontrunner in the implementation of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) projects, with at least ten active or upcoming initiatives across the country. These efforts are set to receive a significant boost, as Cambodia prepares to secure $40 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund…
The Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chair of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), H.E. Sun Chanthol, received the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, for a meeting aimed at deepening trade and investment cooperation between the two nations. The meeting took place on March 26 at the CDC…
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have held discussions to advance the drafting of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) operating procedures for the upcoming Sihanoukville Logistics Complex. On March 26, Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sun Chanthol, who also serves as the First Vice Chair of the CDC, welcomed an…
The governments of Cambodia and the United Kingdom have jointly launched two educational pilot projects aimed at strengthening foundational learning outcomes across the Kingdom. Part of the ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls Education (SAGE) programme, the initiatives will enhance teaching practices and improve learning experiences by reviewing current educational materials and introducing the Teaching…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Synopsis Gallery, in collaboration with Stamp Library KH and powered by STOR-Y Design Hub, proudly presents “Postage Stamps, Featuring Cambodia – Part 2,” a tribute to the Kingdom’s past, present, and aspirations for peace, as seen through the remarkable medium of postage stamps. This curated exhibition brings together 43 rare stamps…
Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has unveiled an ambitious vision to transform Preah Sihanouk province into Cambodia’s central logistics and trade hub, backed by a substantial US$1 billion investment in the province’s deep-sea port. Speaking during the inauguration of a new building at Hun Sen Veal Rinh High School in Veal Rinh…
Cambodia’s Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, H.E. Thor Chetha, led a high-level delegation to participate in the 3rd Mekong-Korea International Water Forum 2025, held in Daejeon, Republic of Korea, under the theme “Enhancing Climate Resilience and Sustainable Water Management.” According to an official statement from the ministry released on Monday, the two-day forum took…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Cambodia and China have strengthened their strategic partnership with the successful conclusion of the Fourth Think Tank High-Level Forum in Phnom Penh. The forum, held at the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), gathered over 100 scholars, policymakers, and senior officials from both countries. They explored key areas of cooperation, including trade,…
H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, held a meeting on Monday with representatives from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (CanCham) to explore deeper collaboration in driving SME innovation through the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII). According to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, the meeting focused on…
As part of the Trade & Investment Mission: Cambodia 2025, the Global Trade & Technology Council (India) (GTTCI), in association with IFBIC, successfully hosted the India-Cambodia Business Meet at Olympia City Hotel by Dara, Phnom Penh. The high-profile event, with the notable presence of HE Mr. Samheng Boros, served as a crucial platform for strengthening…
The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development, Hem Vanndy, presided over the official launch of the Operational Plan on Social Security Formalisation 2024–2026. The plan marks a significant step by the National Social Protection Council (NSPC) to strengthen support mechanisms for Cambodia’s informal economy,…
