PURSAT, April 22 – Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to attracting foreign investment, enhancing environmental protection, and ensuring long-term economic growth during the inauguration of the new Ford production line and sub-assembly plant by RMA (Cambodia) Plc. in Pursat Province. Addressing dignitaries, business leaders, and the media at…
Marking a major advancement in Cambodia’s infrastructure development, five pivotal agreements and contracts related to the Funan Techo Canal Project were signed on 17 April 2025. The signing ceremony was led by Sun Chanthol, First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and Chairman of the Sub-committee for the project, alongside…
Just in time for the Khmer New Year, Wing Bank has announced the permanent elimination of cash-out fees for all customers—marking a major milestone in the bank’s ongoing mission to provide accessible, affordable, and innovative banking solutions across Cambodia. Effective today, users of the Wing Bank app can now withdraw cash completely free of charge at over 12,000…
The newly-constructed Dara Sakor Airport in Koh Kong province, southwest Cambodia, has officially commenced regular domestic flight operations, marking a milestone in enhancing connectivity to the country’s coastal regions. Cambodia Airways operated the inaugural flight on Friday using an Airbus A320, linking Phnom Penh International Airport with Dara Sakor Airport. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, Secretary of…
The Royal Government of Cambodia has received a positive response from the United States regarding its request to initiate negotiations on recent U.S. tariff hikes, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Commerce on April 10, 2025. The upcoming talks will be conducted between an Ad Hoc interministerial-institutional negotiation task force—led by…
Cambodia recorded over USD 116 million in revenue from rubber and rubberwood exports during the first quarter of 2025, representing a 15.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth highlights the sustained international demand for Cambodian rubber products and the sector’s strengthening contribution to the national economy. According to a report from…
Cambodia’s total exports reached US$6.88 billion in the first two months of 2025, marking a 9.8% increase from the US$6.26 billion recorded during the same period last year, according to the latest report from the General Department of Customs and Excise. The United States remained Cambodia’s largest export destination, purchasing goods worth US$2.43 billion, which…
A new energy vehicle (NEV) assembly plant by Chinese auto giant BYD is set to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 within the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), marking a significant step forward for Cambodia’s electric vehicle (EV) sector. The announcement was made during a meeting on April 10 between H.E. Sun Chanthol,…
Zhang Lianghong, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Kimou Environmental Holding Limited, paid a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on 9 April 2025 at the Peace Palace, where he expressed the company’s keen interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia. During the meeting, Zhang introduced the operations of Kimou Environmental…
Phnom Penh, Apr. 9 – Cambodia’s economy is set to maintain a strong and stable growth trajectory in 2025 and 2026, underpinned by solid external demand for manufactured goods and a sustained recovery in tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) latest economic outlook. In the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025, the ADB…
Prime Minister Hun Manet has directed Phnom Penh authorities to clear 70 hectares of land in the Kob Srov area, Prek Pnov district, to develop a vast public park aimed at promoting outdoor recreation, community engagement, and tourism. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Morodok Techo Flyover, which connects Samdech Techo Boulevard,…
On April 7, 2025, LYNK & CO Automotive (Cambodia) officially marked its entry into the Cambodian market with a signing ceremony held at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra Hotel. The event celebrated the appointment of the company as the official distributor of LYNK & CO vehicles in Cambodia. Presiding over the ceremony was His Excellency…
Phnom Penh, Apr. 7 – Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared an ambitious vision for the future of Cambodia’s capital, expressing hope that Phnom Penh could one day feature underwater roads to enhance cross-river connectivity. The idea reflects a broader push to modernize infrastructure and accommodate the city’s growing transportation needs. Speaking at the inauguration…
