Cambodia’s UN ambassador Keo Chhea, speaking for ASEAN in New York on 21 October, reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to fighting the illicit trade in small arms and backed the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre.
Battambang, Cambodia — In a major boost to educational infrastructure and scientific learning, a new Science Library was officially inaugurated on October 19, 2026, at Anlong Vil High School in the Sangkae District of Battambang Province. The project, established under India’s Quick Impact Project (QIP) initiative, marks another milestone in the growing technological and educational…
ISTANBUL — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on commercial leaders and investors from Cambodia and Turkey to deepen bilateral economic cooperation and push total trade volume toward an ambitious $1 billion target. The appeal was made during the Cambodia-Turkey Business Forum in Istanbul, co-hosted by the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Turkey’s Foreign…
PHNOM PENH — Demonstrating steady advancement in economic, societal, and environmental indicators, Cambodia has climbed four positions to rank 15th among 30 economies in the 2026 Sustainable Trade Index (STI) published by the Hinrich Foundation. The latest ranking highlights the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to aligning national growth policies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…
PHNOM PENH — Highlighting expanding regional economic integration, Cambodia and Vietnam have reaffirmed their shared commitment to scale up bilateral trade to $20 billion. The pledge was underscored during high-level discussions and business forums in the capital, co-chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Vietnamese leadership, bringing together key private-sector stakeholders and government officials.…
PHNOM PENH — In an effort to enhance data-driven policymaking and institutional transparency, Cambodia has officially rolled out a new EU-supported initiative designed to strengthen its national statistics and data management systems. The collaborative framework aims to upgrade technical capacities across government bodies, ensuring more accurate, timely, and internationally comparable socio-economic data. Enhancing Data Capacity…
PHNOM PENH — Strengthening their long-standing bilateral partnership, Cambodia and Vietnam officially signed six major cooperation documents spanning trade, education, security, drug rehabilitation, and cultural preservation. The high-level signing ceremony took place at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, witnessed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. Key…
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…