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Phnom Penh – The Norwegian government has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to supporting Cambodia’s mine clearance operations, announcing a grant of USD 1.2 million to be provided over three years from 2025 to 2027. The announcement was made during a meeting between Senior Minister Ly Thuch, First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim…
Phnom Penh – Indonesia and Cambodia have taken a significant step toward enhancing fisheries cooperation, with both nations signing a Joint Statement to promote collaboration in ensuring the quality and safety of fish products. The event took place on 6 October 2025 at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh. Speaking at the event, Indonesian Ambassador…
The business world is no longer predictable. One day, trade policies shift. The next, global events shake supply chains. Technology keeps changing the rules of competition. Amid such uncertainty, leaders across the world are asking one question: How do we build organisations that stay strong when everything around them keeps changing?The Lean CXO Summit 2025,…
A new chapter in Cambodia’s aviation story has begun. Etihad Airways, the world-class carrier from the United Arab Emirates, has officially launched its first-ever direct flight between Abu Dhabi and Phnom Penh, with the inaugural landing taking place at Techo International Airport on October 4, 2025. The arrival of this flight marks a historic milestone…
Phnom Penh, Oct. 3 — Cambodia and Vietnam are exploring new dialogue mechanisms between their governments and private sectors aimed at expanding Vietnamese investment in Cambodia, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The discussions took place during an October 2 bilateral meeting between Sun Chanthol, CDC first vice-president, and Nguyen Minh…
(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Prak Sokhonn, has reiterated Cambodia’s steadfast commitment to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The reaffirmation was made during his meeting with UN Secretary-General H.E. António…
Wing Bank, one of Cambodia’s fastest-growing digital banks, has received approval from the National Bank of Cambodia to increase its capital by $88 million. This strategic move, comprising $60 million in main capital and $28 million in secondary capital, reinforces the bank’s commitment to enhancing its financial stability and supporting its growth trajectory. The additional…
On a bustling day in Phnom Penh, the hum of conversations fills the air. Amid the lively voices and everyday exchanges, a quieter story unfolds—one told not through sound, but through the graceful movements of sign language and the quiet determination of those who use it. For Teang Kim, 37, life took a dramatic turn…
Phnom Penh – Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Thursday(Sep 25) morning received the credentials of Vivian Loss Sanmartin, the first Ambassador of Brazil to Cambodia, marking a milestone in the history of Cambodia–Brazil relations. Samdech Techo warmly welcomed the establishment of Brazil’s first embassy in Cambodia, describing it as a significant…
(Phnom Penh): Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi Bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), concluded a three-day official visit to Cambodia with a meeting on Friday afternoon (Sep. 19) with General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), at the RCAF General Headquarters. During their…
Wing Bank has officially handed over loan write-off certificates totaling nearly USD 50,000 to three families of injured soldiers in Oddar Meanchey province who were affected by the Khmer-Thai border conflict. In response to the appeal of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and under the guidance of the National Bank of Cambodia, Wing Bank has decided to fully waive…
Phnom Penh: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin co-signed the Agreement on the Cooperation on Projects of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Special Fund 2025 on 17 September 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, according to a press release seen on Thursday (Sep. 18). Within the…
Phnom Penh— The Embassy of India in Phnom Penh hosted a special event to mark the celebration of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. The gathering underscored India’s commitment to fostering technical cooperation and strengthening ties with Cambodia through one of its most impactful international development initiatives. Hem Vanndy,…
