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Cambodian music is stepping onto the global stage, with Khmer culture gaining increasing recognition across neighboring countries and beyond. This growing international interest was highlighted by renowned Cambodian rapper VannDa, whose real name is Mann Vannda, during a press conference on March 7. The event marked the announcement of a new partnership between VannDa, Baramey…
Phnom Penh – Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has highlighted six key priorities for Cambodia’s foreign policy at the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC)’s Annual Review Conference. The conference, held from 3 to 5 March 2025, brought together MFAIC leadership and heads of…
H.E. Huot Hak, Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, recently held a significant business meeting with Mr. Bodo Pfaff-Greiffenhagen, a representative from Marketpilots, a firm based in the Federal Republic of Germany. The discussion took place in Berlin on March 6, during the International Tourismus Börse (ITB Berlin) 2025. The primary focus of the meeting was to…
Phnom Penh – On February 20th of this year, the Kingdom of Cambodia and the State of Israel have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fields of education, youth, and culture. The agreement was signed by H.E. Professor Hang Chuon Naron, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and…
The Henan Provincial Administration of China has expressed strong interest in developing an agro-industrial park in Cambodia, with plans to expand it into a specialized agriculture trade zone over time. This interest was reaffirmed during an investment promotion session held in Phnom Penh on March 5, led by Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and CDC First…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 2025 – More than 150 delegates from the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham), CCI France Cambodge, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) recently visited Techo International Airport (TIA), Cambodia’s newest international gateway set to serve Phnom Penh. The delegation, including representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Scandinavian,…
As Siem Reap’s Angkor Songkran Festival is officially recognized as a major annual event, Cambodia is advancing efforts to have its traditional Khmer New Year celebrations inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed the government’s commitment to this initiative during the Solidarity Dinner with Artists on March 5. “The Royal Government…
The Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit 2025, held under the theme “Accelerating ASEAN’s Connectivity: People, Infrastructure, and Trade,” was officially inaugurated this morning by Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. In his opening remarks, Samdech Thipadei reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to building a resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and competitive ASEAN Economic Community. He emphasized the pivotal…
A Japanese business delegation representing around 40 companies has expressed appreciation for the Cambodian government’s continuous efforts to build investor confidence globally. In the first two months of 2025 alone, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved approximately 110 investment projects, underscoring the nation’s growing appeal to foreign investors. On March 5,…
H.E. HEM Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, welcomed a delegation from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to discuss technological collaboration and strategies to enhance Cambodia’s industrial growth and trade opportunities. During the meeting, H.E. HEM Vanndy underscored the Ministry’s commitment to fostering innovation and driving digital transformation. He highlighted Cambodia’s…
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is set to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research centre to enhance educational development. This initiative was discussed in a meeting on March 3, chaired by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports. The centre aims to support teachers and…
KOICA Selects SCHM as Project Management Consultant The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the grant aid agency of the South Korean government, has appointed Soonchunhyang University Medical Center (SCHM) as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a major healthcare improvement initiative in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district. This project aims to enhance healthcare services by upgrading…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The Cambodia Outlook Conference 2025, co-hosted by Australia and the Cambodia Development Research Institute (CDRI), convened in Phnom Penh today. Presided over by Prime Minister Hun Manet, the conference gathered over 500 key stakeholders, including government officials, academics, development partners, and economic experts, to discuss strategies for accelerating Cambodia’s economic growth.…
