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Phnom Penh, Apr. 7 – Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared an ambitious vision for the future of Cambodia’s capital, expressing hope that Phnom Penh could one day feature underwater roads to enhance cross-river connectivity. The idea reflects a broader push to modernize infrastructure and accommodate the city’s growing transportation needs. Speaking at the inauguration…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced an upcoming official visit to Japan scheduled for next month, with a clear focus on attracting increased Japanese investment into Cambodia. The announcement was made on Monday, April 7, during the inauguration ceremony of the USD 37 million Morodok Techo flyover in Phnom Penh. “I will pay an…
The Royal Government has officially approved the National Policy on Air Transport 2025–2035, setting an ambitious goal to handle 25 million air passengers annually by 2035. The policy was adopted during a weekly cabinet meeting held on Friday, chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet. Designed to strengthen and expand domestic, regional, and international connectivity, the…
If you’re passionate about people development, leadership, and driving meaningful change in your organization, this is an event you won’t want to miss. On 27th April, L&D Cambodia — the largest and most active learning and development community in the country — is hosting its next exclusive learning and networking event designed for HR and L&D…
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and close cooperation across various sectors, vowing to strengthen ties for the mutual benefit of both nations and peoples. This renewed commitment was made during separate courtesy meetings held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech…
The Royal Government of Cambodia has announced an immediate tariff reduction on 19 categories of U.S. product imports and has formally requested negotiations with the United States regarding the upcoming tariff increase on Cambodian goods. In a letter addressed to U.S. President Donald J. Trump on April 4, 2025, Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei…
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has called on the public to remain calm and place trust in the government as it addresses the implications of the United States’ recently announced reciprocal tariffs on Cambodia. His remarks were delivered during a news release summarizing the outcomes of the weekly plenary cabinet meeting,…
Prak Sokhonn, Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Bendito Dos Santos Freitas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Freitas arrived in Cambodia on a two-day official visit. During the meeting, the two ministers…
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is set to make history on April 5 by hosting Cambodia’s first-ever Popera Dinner—a one-of-a-kind evening that fuses the elegance of opera with the dynamic charm of pop music. Headlining the event is internationally celebrated tenor Yves Baron, whose unique blend of classical and contemporary styles has captivated…
Angkor Archaeological Park attracted 398,531 foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025, generating $18.72 million in revenue from ticket sales — a 13.22% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This marks a 14.67% rise in foreign visitors, according to a press release issued by Angkor Enterprise on April 2. Beyond Angkor, the…
H.E. HEM Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, met with Mrs. Miranda Andruccioli, representative of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on April 3 in Phnom Penh to discuss support for the WEF’s Global Value Chain Survey and broader areas of cooperation. During the meeting, H.E. Vanndy emphasized Cambodia’s strong commitment to enhancing its…
The Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025, held on March 31 and April 1 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, marks a significant milestone in Cambodia’s journey toward becoming a global leader in sustainable and competitive textile manufacturing. Under the theme “Shaping the Future: Competitiveness and Sustainability,” the two-day summit brought together key stakeholders from government…
H.E. Mrs. CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, held a meeting with the co-facilitators of the Investment Facilitation for Development Initiative (IFDA) on the sidelines of Cambodia’s 3rd Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, late last week. The co-facilitators included H.E. João Aguiar Machado, Permanent Representative of…
