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In a significant meeting that underscores Cambodia’s ongoing engagement with global operations, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the esteemed President of the Cambodian Senate, warmly welcomed Atul Khare, the Under Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) for Operational Support. The event took place on the morning of Monday, July 22, within the esteemed confines of…
In a significant diplomatic engagement this Monday morning, July 22, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a formal reception for the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, Wang Wenbin, at the Peace Palace. This meeting marked one of the introductory diplomatic interactions since Prime Minister Hun Manet assumed office, highlighting the sustained and growing relationship between Cambodia…
Khmer Enterprise has recently entered into a significant collaboration with MAKRO Cambodia aimed at lifting the profile of locally produced goods through the organization of the Local Love Fair. The initiative, which builds upon the achievements of prior years, is focused on the exposure and promotion of local enterprises by providing a platform for a…
In a significant announcement that positions Cambodia on the global tourism and entertainment map, Prime Minister Hun Manet recently declared the much-anticipated arrival of the Gumball 3000 Rally to the nation. This revelation came during a ceremony marking the commencement of construction for the Samdech Pin Sem Museum in Siem Reap province, scheduled for the…
In the realm of agriculture, rice stands as a pivotal crop, feeding billions across the globe. At the forefront of this crucial agricultural sector are China and India, giants not only in terms of their populations but also in their rice production capacities. Remarkably, both nations each churn out approximately 200 million tonnes of rice…
On Friday, July 19, Cambodia marked a significant milestone by inaugurating the “Xi Jinping Boulevard”, represented by Sun Chanthol, the First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), on behalf of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. The event also saw the presence of Peng Ponea, the Minister of Public Works and…
In a strategic move to simplify transactions for international visitors, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is set to unveil the “Bakong” digital payment system. Designed to offer a seamless cashless payment option, this initiative caters to tourists upon their entry into Cambodia. During the bank’s mid-year review on Friday, July 19, Chea Serey, the…
The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Cambodia has initiated a pivotal project in cooperation with the Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) aimed at energizing the nation’s ICT personnel. A ceremonial event held on July 18, 2024, marked the commencement of the “Project for Building Capacity and Establishing an Enabling Environment in…
In a significant milestone, the official TikTok platform of Cambodian Senate President, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, has achieved the landmark figure of one million followers. This achievement is coupled with the impressive feat of gathering over 23 million likes since its inception. Documented on July 18, 2024, this achievement underscores the influential presence and widespread…
In a display of continuing diplomatic relations between Cambodia and China, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Cambodian Senate President, formally welcomed Wang Wenbin, the new Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, during a ceremony at the Senate on Thursday, July 18. This event signifies the ongoing commitment and the strengthening of bonds between the two nations. The…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is championing measures to bolster tourism and simplify travel procedures. In a significant move, Manet proposed during his address at the Samdech Pin Sem Museum groundbreaking ceremony, that to increase tourist footfall during the off-peak seasons, airport departure fees on flights might be halved, with further reductions for flights having…
In a move to enhance the financial experience for both tourists and locals in Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the National Bank of Cambodia and private banking institutions to facilitate the free exchange of slightly damaged US dollar notes. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Samdech Pin Sem Museum in Siem…
In a ceremony that underscores the longstanding friendship and diplomatic ties between Cambodia and China, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia extended a ceremonial welcome to Wang Wenbin, the recently appointed Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom, on Wednesday, July 17. This significant event took place within the grandeur and historical walls of the Royal…
