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In a significant development, Cambodia organized a high-level inter-ministerial meeting on 22 March 2024 to discuss the preparations for the upcoming Summit of La Francophonie in 2026. The meeting, chaired by His Excellency SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, brought together key government officials and representatives from…
In an effort to bolster its tourism industry, Cambodia is set to intensify and expand its promotion to key markets including China, India, and Australia. Moreover, Cambodia aims to leverage the Memorandum of Understanding between Cambodia and the Maldives to attract more tourists to its vibrant and culturally rich nation. The strategic plans were unveiled…
Cambodia is gearing up to host the 47th annual meetings of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) from May 15-17, 2024. The upcoming event aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among delegates from approximately 41 countries. Themed “DFIs Role in Sustainable Finance Ecosystem: Cultivating a Climate-Smart and Sustainable…
Cambodia and South Korea have recently solidified their commitment to advancing the robotics industry through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed between the General Department of Science, Technology & Innovation of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement (KIRIA) during Cambodia’s National…
On March 25, 2024, a significant meeting took place between Sok Soken, the Minister of Tourism, and a delegation from the Future Light Organization, led by its Executive Director, YIT Virasy. The purpose of this gathering was to explore potential avenues for cooperation and partnership in promoting Cambodian tourism to the Japanese market. During the…
On Monday, March 25, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, accompanied by a high-level delegation, landed in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) for an official visit. The purpose of this significant trip is to further enhance the existing bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries, which is built upon the principles of good neighborliness,…
Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, emphasized the importance of implementing national Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policies transparently and effectively. Speaking at the 2nd National Day of Science, Technology, and Innovation, he called upon all stakeholders to work together to transform challenges into opportunities, develop new technologies, and ensure the resilient development of…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet believes that science, technology, and innovation are indispensable to the development of the digital socio-economy. In his opening speech at the 2nd National Day of Science, Technology and Innovation at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday (Mar. 24), he urged that cutting-edge technologies be incorporated into the production…
In a significant address, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stressed the need to move away from the traditional “Working in Silos” practice and adopt the “Dynamics of Stakeholders System” approach. This shift is essential for establishing a strong national innovation system that can excel in regional and global competition. On Sunday (March 24), the Prime…
In a noteworthy diplomatic encounter, Her Excellency TOUCH Sopharath, Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, engaged in a fruitful meeting with Mr. Tihamer Czika, Deputy Head of Mission of the European Union (EU) to the Kingdom of Cambodia. The meeting took place at the Ministry on 22 March…
In a significant diplomatic exchange, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet recently received a courtesy call from Ambassador Kyaw Soe Min of Myanmar. The meeting took place on Friday afternoon (March 22) at the esteemed Peace Palace, showcasing the collective commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Cambodia and Myanmar. During this diplomatic rendezvous, Prime Minister Hun…
In a significant development for Cambodia-Azerbaijan relations, His Excellency SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, received a courtesy call from His Excellency Shovgi Mehdizada, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, on March 21, 2024. The meeting, which…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is set to lead a significant delegation on an official visit to Lao PDR from March 25th to 26th, 2024, following an invitation from Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. The delegation will include Cambodian Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, alongside other ministers, key government officials, and representatives from the Cambodia…
