Divya Ravi

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Cambodia

Toyota Cambodia Plant Marks Major Milestone with First Entirely Locally Assembled Hilux Travo

PHNOM PENH — Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) has successfully achieved a monumental industrial milestone, officially launching the assembly and production of its next-generation pickup truck, the new Toyota Hilux Travo. Crucially, the entire model transition and production line operations were executed fully by skilled Cambodian engineers and technicians. The high-profile inauguration ceremony took place on…

04 juil.

Diplomacy

Knowledge Is Freedom: PM Hun Manet Champions Youth Empowerment and Civil Society at PSE 30th Anniversary

Speaking at the 30th anniversary of PSE, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized that knowledge is freedom, urging youth to prioritize skill development and self-reliance over background.

02 juil.

Diplomacy

China Backs Cambodia’s TVET Expansion with 16 National Occupational Standards Packages

PHNOM PENH — The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) has officially unveiled 16 comprehensive volumes of China’s National Occupational Standards following an official donation by the Chinese Embassy. Cambodian government officials described the curriculum materials as a monumental step toward strengthening domestic vocational training frameworks and aligning the local workforce with international benchmarks.…

02 juil.

Diplomacy

Cambodia and Japan Strengthen Economic Ties to Expand Healthcare and Agricultural Investments

A visiting Japanese business delegation met with the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce to explore expanding investments in healthcare, agriculture, and services as bilateral trade tops $1.2 billion.

02 juil.

Diplomacy

National Fish Day: PM Hun Manet Releases 1.5 Million Aquatic Species into Vai Ko River

Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the Royal Cambodian Army to crack down on illegal fishing as he and the First Lady released 1.5 million fish into the Vai Ko River for National Fish Day.

01 juil.

Diplomacy

New Overland Trade Route is launched to China via Laos

A new overland trade corridor traversing Laos into China transforms Cambodian logistics, slashing shipping times and costs for six major approved agricultural products.

01 juil.

Tourism

Cambodia Forms Inter-Ministerial Task Force to Drive Nighttime Temple and Film Tourism

PHNOM PENH — The Cambodian government has officially formed a high-level inter-ministerial task force to diversify its tourism sector. The newly established committee holds a clear mandate to develop and execute action plans targeting “after dark” heritage experiences and film-induced tourism across the country. Leadership Structure and Operational Mandate According to an official decision issued…

01 juil.

Diplomacy

Prime Minister Urges Stronger Trilateral Security Cooperation with Laos and Vietnam

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with security ministers from Laos and Vietnam at the Peace Palace to encourage deeper trilateral partnership, cross-border security, and joint efforts against cyber fraud.

01 juil.

Cambodia

Unilever Outlines Production Facility Expansion Plans in Cambodia

British consumer goods multinational Unilever has revealed plans to establish local manufacturing facilities in Cambodia, deepening its 23-year commercial footprint in the Kingdom.

01 juil.

Diplomacy

Cabinet Approves Major Reforms to Strengthen Cambodia’s Economic Resilience

PHNOM PENH — The Cabinet of the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially approved a series of sweeping reforms designed to strengthen national economic resilience and deepen ASEAN integration. During a plenary meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet, ministers endorsed four vital draft laws and a new national action plan. Together, these measures aim…

30 juin

Investment

Siem Reap Bolsters Investment Planning and Data Analysis for 2027–2029 Strategy

The Siem Reap Provincial Administration launched a new capacity-building program to optimize its three-year rolling investment strategy for 2027–2029.

30 juin

Investment

Cambodia Urges China’s CCECC to Expand High-Value Infrastructure Investments

BEIJING — Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol has encouraged the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to expand its investment footprint in Cambodia. Specifically, he urged the company to target high value-added sectors that directly support economic diversification and job creation. The…

29 juin

Economy

The Silicon Kingdom: Inside Cambodia’s New National Startup Strategy (2026–2030)

Cambodia has officially launched its National Strategy on Startup Development 2026–2030. Moving away from a manufacturing-heavy economy, the Kingdom is empowering its tech-savvy youth to build homegrown solutions in fintech, health tech, and smart agriculture.

29 juin