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Cambodia to Celebrate King Norodom Sihamoni’s 72nd Birthday Tomorrow

Phnom Penh – Cambodia will celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, tomorrow, May 14, 2025, with nationwide tributes and traditional ceremonies. As part of the annual royal observance, His Majesty is expected to travel to a province where Buddhist monks will chant religious scriptures…

Infrastructure & Property

Kratie Mekong Bridge Project Nears Completion, Set to Open Temporarily by September 2025

Kratie, Cambodia – The construction of the highly anticipated bridge across the Mekong River in Kratie province is nearing completion and is expected to be temporarily opened for public use during the Pchum Ben festival in September 2025, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. As of the latest inspection, the bridge project…

Events

Color Outside the Lines: A Celebration of Khmer Art Concludes with Awarding of Top 3 Artists

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 2025: The painting exhibition “Color Outside the Lines”, organised by Humans of Phnom Penh (HoPP), concluded with great success at the SOSORO – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum after two days of cultural engagement and artistic expression. The event, held from May 9–10, was graced by H.E. Samheng Boros, Minister attached…

Events

Visak Bochea Day in Cambodia: Sacred Ceremony Held at Oudong’s Buddha Stupa

Oudong, Kandal Province – May 11, 2025: Cambodia observed Visak Bochea Day 2025 with a solemn and spiritual ceremony at Phnom Preah Reachtroap (Oudong), home to the revered stupa of Buddha’s relics. The event drew thousands of Buddhist followers from across the country to honour the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha. Presided over…

Tourism

Garuda Indonesia Considers Direct Jakarta–Siem Reap Flights as Cambodia–Indonesia Ties Deepen

Phnom Penh – During an official visit to Indonesia, Cambodia’s Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen received an extraordinary state-level welcome from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking a significant moment in strengthening bilateral relations between Cambodia and Indonesia. The visit, which included high-level meetings and strategic cooperation discussions, also resulted in a potential boost to…

Agriculture

Dauntri Dam to Irrigate 33,000 Hectares and Protect 11 Communes in Battambang and Pursat

The Dauntri Dam, located in Rukhak Kiri district of Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia, represents one of the country’s most ambitious and transformative water infrastructure projects. Funded by the South Korean government through concessional Official Development Assistance (ODA), and overseen by Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), the dam is a key part…

Industry

Cambodia’s Aviation Sector Records Strong Growth in Early 2025 as New Airport Set to Launch

Cambodia’s aviation industry continues to soar, with passenger traffic, flight frequency, and air cargo volumes registering impressive growth during the first four months of 2025. According to a recent report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), the country’s three international airports—Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk—handled 22,686 flights and welcomed over 2.52…

Investment

Beijing Scitech Holdings Eyes Crude Oil Refining Investment in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, May 5, 2025 — The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Beijing Scitech Holdings Co., Ltd., Mr Zhu Yujiang, has expressed strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s energy sector, particularly in crude oil refining and value-added processing of refining by-products. His remarks were made during a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister…

Investment

April Investment Approvals in Cambodia Hit $860M, 39,000 Jobs Expected

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 59 new investment projects in April 2025, representing a total capital investment of approximately USD 860 million. The figures, released in a CDC press note reviewed on May 7, highlight a robust upswing in investor confidence and economic activity across the country. The newly approved projects…

Investment

Cambodia and Malaysia Sign Trade Cooperation Deal Through Private Sector MoU

Phnom Penh, May 6, 2024 — Cambodia and Malaysia have taken a significant step towards deepening bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between two leading private sector organisations. The agreement is expected to boost economic collaboration and expand business opportunities across key sectors. The MoU was formalised…

Environment & Climate

$20 Million Regional Project Launched to Curb Methane Emissions in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, May 6, 2025 — Cambodia has officially launched the ASEAN–Korea Cooperation Project on Methane Mitigation (AKCMM), a landmark regional initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions and strengthening climate action. The $20 million project, funded by the ASEAN–Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), was inaugurated at a high-level ceremony presided over by Minister of Environment Eang…

Industry

Minister Hem Vandy Welcomes TE Zhong Collaboration to Improve Equipment Safety

Phnom Penh — Cambodia is taking a significant step toward improving industrial safety through closer collaboration with Chinese experts, following a high-level meeting between Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, H.E. Hem Vandy, and a delegation from the TE Zhong Equipment Inspection Research Institute. The visiting delegation, led by Long Xiongfei, discussed strategic initiatives…

ASEAN & Asia

Hun Sen Reflects on ASEAN’s Role in Cambodia’s Conflict and Path to Peace

JAKARTA — In a candid policy speech delivered at the ASEAN Secretariat on May 5, Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen acknowledged that ASEAN’s actions during the Cambodian civil war contributed to prolonging the conflict. However, he also recognised ASEAN’s subsequent contributions to restoring peace in Cambodia and strengthening regional unity. The address was…