BATTAMBANG — Amid persistent global market fluctuations affecting fuel prices, the Royal Government of Cambodia is actively deploying comprehensive fiscal interventions and relief measures to mitigate the energy cost burden on citizens and businesses. Speaking during a public address, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized that ongoing state interventions are vital to cushioning domestic markets against…
As families reunite for one of Cambodia’s most meaningful holidays, a stilted village on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake is ready to show visitors a side of Siem Reap that most never see. Pchum Ben is a time when Cambodians go home. Families gather, pagodas fill with offerings for ancestors, and the whole country…
Marking 25 years since Narendra Modi first took oath as the head of government in 2001, this milestone reflects a transformative journey of public service, digital evolution, and national growth from Gujarat to Delhi.
PHNOM PENH — As Cambodia’s labor market shifts toward advanced industrialization and technological integration, the Royal Government is actively pushing forward with its comprehensive 10-year National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy for 2026–2035. Led by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), the initiative aims to systematically bolster human capital, accelerate…
The Ministry of Information and The Better Cambodia have agreed to explore four areas of potential cooperation: support for the platform’s activities, legal access to state media content, tourism promotion and joint human resources development. Leadership Meets the Minister of Information Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra outlined the four areas during a courtesy call by…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s agricultural export sector has reached a major milestone with the official launch of direct sea shipments of rice to the Philippines. The new maritime trade route drastically reduces transit times from approximately 21 days down to just five to seven days, enhancing the competitive edge of Cambodian rice in the region.…
Most visitors to Cambodia follow a familiar script. They see a temple, take the photo, eat a good meal, and move on to the next stop. Nothing wrong with that. But a lot gets missed along the way. The farmer who knows exactly when the rice will be ready. The grandmother who still cooks over…
PHNOM PENH — As China’s automotive industry pledges $17.71 billion in investments across Southeast Asia between 2021 and 2026, a vast majority of those funds have concentrated in primary hubs like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Recent industry analyses place Cambodia in a distinct developmental tier, highlighting a dynamic mix of local capital assembly projects…
MANILA — Highlighting the critical role of gender-inclusive growth, Cambodia advocated for enhanced market access, financial inclusion, and digital participation for women at the recent 4th ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit held in Manila, Philippines. Representing the Kingdom, Koung Sorita, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, underscored the importance of integrating women deeper…
PHNOM PENH — The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has announced that the Kingdom will host the upcoming Black Swan Summit this November, convening high-level policymakers, financial institutions, and technology leaders. Co-hosted by the NBC and the Global Finance & Technology Network, in collaboration with the Cambodian Association of Finance & Technology, the summit will…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia recently hosted a prominent forum aimed at evaluating the achievements of the first mandate of the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority (FSA) and charting strategic priorities for the expansion of the national securities market. The high-level gathering brought together key regulatory bodies, market operators, and financial sector stakeholders to review milestones accomplished…
PHNOM PENH — The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially called upon tourism enterprises, local operators, and community-based stakeholders to accelerate their digital transformation and adopt artificial intelligence technologies. In recent messages highlighting World Tourism Day, authorities emphasized that emerging digital tools are reshaping how global travelers research destinations, plan itineraries, complete bookings, and manage…
Some dates on the calendar are just days off. September 24th is not one of them. Walk through Phnom Penh this morning and you’ll feel it before you see it. Flags in blue, red and white ripple from balconies and shopfronts. Families linger over breakfast a little longer than usual. Children who would normally be…
Cambodia’s top economic planning body is drafting a sweeping 10-year industrial strategy aimed at weaning the country off its dependence on low-cost, labor-intensive manufacturing and pushing it toward higher-skilled, technology-driven industries. The Supreme National Economic Council is putting together the Industrial Development Policy 2026-2035, a roadmap that would reshape how Cambodia positions itself economically over…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, and LONDON: Beryllus Capital (UK) Ltd (“Beryllus Capital”), the UK FCA authorised investment manager, and WorldBridge Group (“WorldBridge”), one of Cambodia’s leading business groups, and a consortium of Cambodia’s prominent Oknha business families today announced the signing of a binding Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Beryllus Capital Mekong Growth Fund (the…
