The economy, investment, trade and the companies building Cambodia. · 906 stories
When MEDHA begins playing and beating various types of (mostly large) drums, people’s jaws drop to the floor. What exactly is going on? Who are these ladies? There’s a sense of power and energy in the air, along with some lighthearted fun, in addition to the booming drum beats. The women are wide-eyed, thrusting their…
Vann Da’s 2021 smash hit “Time To Rise,” which features Master Kong Nay, has been viewed 100 million times on YouTube—an extraordinary feat not only for the Cambodian artist, but also for Asian hip hop. From the first notes of Master Kong Nay’s powerful wail to the hauntingly funky plucking of his traditional chapei, it…
Siem Reap, the gateway to Cambodia’s world-renowned Angkor temple complex, has long been known as a small town with a pleasant and appealing atmosphere. It is regarded as one of the best tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world each year. As Cambodia’s unofficial tourism capital, it is…
Cambodia is extending its economic digitalization and embarking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this environment, supporting entrepreneurship and startups is a significant government objective that is being addressed at the highest governmental levels. Cambodia has been regarded as having a “promising startup landscape” due to the increase of technology (tech) startups and the emergence…
According to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Cambodia exported $7 billion in commodities to the US market in the first nine months of this year, a 29.4 percent rise year on year. Based on the report, the US remained the top importer of Cambodian products, followed by Vietnam, China,…
Ecothon is an eco-entrepreneurs’ marathon for sustainable development, is a business model competition for promising eco-entrepreneurs who have an innovative business idea related to SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production (‘SCP’). It seeks to foster an eco-entrepreneurship and to contribute to achieving the SDGs by developing sustainable business models that minimize environmental impact. Ecothon released…
Novation Academy, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling capital, has recently acquired a versatile ELITE PI-1000 Professional Flight Training Device. Novation Academy is Cambodia’s Approved Training Organization (ATO) to provide Commercial Pilot (CPL) and Private Pilot (PPL) training. Novation Academy, located in the Central Business District, gives the opportunity to learn to fly in one…
Given Cambodia’s efforts to increase exports to Canada, it will be fascinating to see if the country can surpass Bangladesh and Vietnam in terms of garment exports to Canada. Cambodia ranked fourth in Canada’s garment imports in 2021, trailing only Bangladesh and Vietnam by a little margin. According to Fibre2Fashion’s market analysis tool, TexPro, Canada…
On 6th October, ten local Entrepreneurs from Siem Reap received their certificate of Completion of a program; Enterprise Solution Finders Cohort 2 which has been launched by Enterprise Vision and sponsored by Khmer Enterprise; a department under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. After 5 months of the training and implementation to improve the business…
Vuthea and RuthKo, two Cambodian artists, are scheduled to perform in Paris next month to represent Cambodian Hip-Hop and present to the world the rise and artistic renewal of Cambodian youth through the musical scene. According to event Co-organiser Hélène MALTERRE, Vuthea and RuthKo, the two prominent Cambodian artists, and Sok Visal, the founder of…
The majority of the time, when people hear the word “healthy,” they immediately think of physical attributes like low cholesterol, strong cardiac health, and the absence of disease. Unfortunately, millions of people experience mental health issues that can be just as crippling as some of the worst physical illnesses. Due to the professional treatment provided…
Through the Agricultural Development Policy 2022–2030, Cambodia keeps up its efforts to boost agricultural productivity and the national economy. The draft National Policy for Agricultural Development 2022–2030 has received complete ministerial approval. The decision was made during a meeting on the ninth of this month that Prime Minister Hun Sen chaired over. The final draft…
According to the Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs Association (CWEA), e-Commerce in the country is expected to expand quickly due to the ease of doing business in the Kingdom. According to business owners, the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid advancement of technology, and the tremendous increase in Internet users have all contributed to the country’s booming e-commerce industry…
