Cambodia and India have reinforced their environmental cooperation by strengthening a bilateral pact aimed at biodiversity conservation, with a renewed focus on tiger recovery. The move highlights growing regional collaboration on environmental protection as both nations work to balance conservation priorities with sustainable development goals. India, home to nearly 75% of the world’s wild tiger…
Across Cambodia’s countryside, limestone caves rise quietly from the earth, holding stories that stretch far beyond human memory. These caves have sheltered wildlife, preserved ancient formations, and served for generations as spiritual and historical landmarks for local communities. Today, as tourism and development reach deeper into natural landscapes, Cambodia has introduced new guidelines for sustainable…
In 2025, China continued to dominate Cambodia’s trade landscape, with bilateral trade surpassing US $19 billion, according to recent reports. This cements China’s position as Cambodia’s largest trading partner, reflecting a deepening economic relationship between the two nations. Chinese exports to Cambodia include machinery and electronics, construction materials, and consumer products, while Cambodia primarily exports agricultural goods…
On the outskirts of Siem Reap, far from the postcard temples, a quiet revolution has been taking shape. Not a startup buzzword, but a system built around fish, plants, and water—designed to work with Cambodia. It’s called aquaponics, and for more than a decade, Community First Initiatives has been adapting it to Cambodian soil-less realities.…
Cambodia’s rice export sector recorded a major achievement in 2025, with total exports crossing 940,000 tonnes to international markets, according to data released by the Cambodia Rice Federation. This marks a strong year-on-year growth of over 45 percent compared to the previous year, highlighting rising global demand and improved export capacity. A total of 68…
Cambodia’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)‑fired power plant is on track to begin operations by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector development. The facility, with a capacity of 900 megawatts (MW), aims to boost national electricity supply and enhance energy security. The 900 MW LNG power plant project is…
German food giant FUCHS Gruppe has announced plans to establish a pepper-processing factory in Cambodia under the “Tboung Khmum Pepper” trademark, marking a major step toward strengthening the Kingdom’s role in the global spice industry. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2026. The update was shared by Andre Fich, managing director of DF…
Cambodia’s agricultural sector posted strong growth in 2025, with Cambodia Agriculture Export revenues exceeding $4 billion in the first ten months of the year, according to new data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The figure represents a nearly 30 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024, highlighting the country’s…
Phnom Penh, Nov. 9, 2025 — Cambodia’s fragrant variety Malys Angkor has been named the World’s Best Rice 2025 at The Rice Trader (TRT) World Rice Conference held in Phnom Penh from November 7 to 9. This marks the seventh time Cambodian rice has won the international title, following victories in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018,…
A New Era for Farming All over the world, farming is standing at a moment of change. People are living longer, cities are growing, and by 2050, the global population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion. Yet the land we grow food on is shrinking, the weather is less predictable, and farmers are being…
Washington D.C., Nov. 4, 2025 — H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), led a high-level delegation to meet with representatives of GE Vernova, a leading U.S. energy-technology company, to explore collaboration on Cambodia’s sustainable energy transition. During the meeting, held at GE…
(Ankara, Nov. 3, 2025) — Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E. Cham Nimul met in Ankara with Mr. Hasan Gümüş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yayla Company, one of Türkiye’s largest grain importers and food producers. During the meeting, the chairman expressed his gratitude to Minister Nimul and the Cambodian delegation for visiting Yayla.…
Phnom Penh, November 4, 2025 — Cambodia has received $9.8 million in new climate financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to strengthen resilience across 25 of its most climate-vulnerable districts, marking a milestone in the country’s drive toward locally-led climate adaptation. The approval came during the 43rd GCF Board Meeting held on October 30…