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In an upcoming significant event slated for 5 September 2024, Cambodia and China are poised to further solidify their partnership through a new phase of cooperation aimed at regional development and prosperity. Cambodian Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin are scheduled to seal a crucial agreement pertained to the…
In a notable development that underscores the deepening camaraderie and cooperation between Cambodia and Thailand, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Cambodian President of the Senate, has been at the forefront of advocating for enhanced bilateral relations and regional cooperation. A key aspect of his vision involves a groundbreaking proposal aimed at fostering unity among Southeast…
In a significant diplomatic gesture, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet recently hosted top executives from News Week Magazine at the Peace Palace. The meeting, led by Lucius Daniels, Regional Director for Asia of News Week, marks an essential step in fostering dialogue between Cambodian leadership and international media. The courtesy visit by the News Week…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing public access to clean drinking water, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Cambodia has officially opened its doors to both local and international bidders for a project involving the construction and provision of technical consultation services for drinking water kiosks. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in…
In a significant announcement that may alter the landscape of the rice production sector in Cambodia, Oknha Chan Sokheang, the President of the Cambodia Rice Federation, has brought to light the immense potential of ten rice varieties that have been identified as having high demand in both domestic and international markets. This revelation comes at…
In an era beset by global and regional economic uncertainties, Cambodia’s construction sector has unfolded as a realm of growth and potential, with investments topping USD 2.6 billion within the initial six months of 2024. This resilient surge in the construction domain was confirmed by Leang Monirith, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Land…
In a poignant ceremony held on Tuesday morning, September 3, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, alongside a delegation of top officials from the Royal Government, paid their respects to the late Samdech Kong Sam Ol, a distinguished minister and a stalwart figure in Cambodian politics. The dignified event saw the laying of wreaths and a…
Cambodia mourns the loss of a pivotal figure in its political landscape as the Ministry of the Royal Palace announced the death of Kong Sam Ol, with profound sadness. The esteemed political veteran, adored for his lifelong dedication to his nation, passed away on September 2, 2024, succumbing to an illness at the venerable age…
The ambitious endeavor to construct Techo International Airport in Cambodia is progressing smoothly, as confirmed by the Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, Sin Chansery Vutha. By the end of July 2024, the project had advanced past the 80% mark of its completion, with an investment rounding up…
On the morning of September 2, 2024, the Australian Navy warship HMAS Perth (FFH 157) arrived at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia, commencing a three-day port visit scheduled from September 2nd to 4th. This visit represents an ongoing commitment to fostering and deepening ties between Australia and Cambodia. HMAS Perth, an Anzac-class frigate led…
In a landmark event for Cambodia’s burgeoning startup scene, Khmer Enterprise has recently concluded its second season of the UniPreneur Program by orchestrating the UniPreneur National Challenge. This pivotal competition, held from August 29 to 31, 2024, at the AUPP Technology Center, assembled approximately 1,000 student entrepreneurs from across 25 universities nationwide. They gathered for…
On August 29, 2024, an important inter-ministerial meeting took place under the leadership of His Excellency LIM Bunhok, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia. The meeting convened representatives from various Cambodian ministries and institutions with the primary agenda of discussing and preparing for the upcoming 2nd Cambodia-France…
On August 30, 2024, a significant meeting took place between key figures from the Cambodian and U.S. governments, focusing on strengthening the ties and cooperative efforts between the two nations. Eat Sophea, Secretary of State and Advisor to the Cambodian Prime Minister, met with Ms. Bridgette L. Walker, the Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the U.S.…
