Angkor Archaeological Park attracted 398,531 foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025, generating $18.72 million in revenue from ticket sales — a 13.22% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This marks a 14.67% rise in foreign visitors, according to a press release issued by Angkor Enterprise on April 2. Beyond Angkor, the…
H.E. HEM Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, met with Mrs. Miranda Andruccioli, representative of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on April 3 in Phnom Penh to discuss support for the WEF’s Global Value Chain Survey and broader areas of cooperation. During the meeting, H.E. Vanndy emphasized Cambodia’s strong commitment to enhancing its…
On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff increases on goods imported from several countries, with Cambodia facing the steepest hike at a newly imposed 49% tariff. Described as a “discounted reciprocal tariff,” this policy marks a significant shift in U.S.-Cambodia trade relations, especially given that the U.S. is currently Cambodia’s largest…
The Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025, held on March 31 and April 1 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, marks a significant milestone in Cambodia’s journey toward becoming a global leader in sustainable and competitive textile manufacturing. Under the theme “Shaping the Future: Competitiveness and Sustainability,” the two-day summit brought together key stakeholders from government…
H.E. Mrs. CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, held a meeting with the co-facilitators of the Investment Facilitation for Development Initiative (IFDA) on the sidelines of Cambodia’s 3rd Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, late last week. The co-facilitators included H.E. João Aguiar Machado, Permanent Representative of…
Phnom Penh — H.E. Prof. Dr. SOK Siphana, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions (Multilateral Trade and Economic Affairs) and Chairman of the Trade Policy Advisory Board (TPAB), delivered the keynote address at the Joint Symposium on Cambodia’s Economic Development and Economic Policy: Opportunities and Challenges, held at the Institute for Banking Studies. The…
Over the past two decades, Cambodia has methodically established a robust regulatory framework to foster trade and investment, positioning itself as a competitive gateway to ASEAN and global markets. From streamlining customs procedures to securing preferential trade privileges under various multilateral agreements, Cambodia is building a business environment conducive to both domestic enterprise and foreign…
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has commended Cambodia for its robust macroeconomic performance and efforts to diversify its economy. The praise came during her meeting with H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, on March 27, held on the sidelines of Cambodia’s Third Trade Policy Review in Geneva, Switzerland.…
Cambodia has positioned itself as a global frontrunner in the implementation of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) projects, with at least ten active or upcoming initiatives across the country. These efforts are set to receive a significant boost, as Cambodia prepares to secure $40 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund…
The Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chair of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), H.E. Sun Chanthol, received the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, for a meeting aimed at deepening trade and investment cooperation between the two nations. The meeting took place on March 26 at the CDC…
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have held discussions to advance the drafting of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) operating procedures for the upcoming Sihanoukville Logistics Complex. On March 26, Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sun Chanthol, who also serves as the First Vice Chair of the CDC, welcomed an…
The governments of Cambodia and the United Kingdom have jointly launched two educational pilot projects aimed at strengthening foundational learning outcomes across the Kingdom. Part of the ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls Education (SAGE) programme, the initiatives will enhance teaching practices and improve learning experiences by reviewing current educational materials and introducing the Teaching…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Synopsis Gallery, in collaboration with Stamp Library KH and powered by STOR-Y Design Hub, proudly presents “Postage Stamps, Featuring Cambodia – Part 2,” a tribute to the Kingdom’s past, present, and aspirations for peace, as seen through the remarkable medium of postage stamps. This curated exhibition brings together 43 rare stamps…
Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has unveiled an ambitious vision to transform Preah Sihanouk province into Cambodia’s central logistics and trade hub, backed by a substantial US$1 billion investment in the province’s deep-sea port. Speaking during the inauguration of a new building at Hun Sen Veal Rinh High School in Veal Rinh…
Cambodia’s Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, H.E. Thor Chetha, led a high-level delegation to participate in the 3rd Mekong-Korea International Water Forum 2025, held in Daejeon, Republic of Korea, under the theme “Enhancing Climate Resilience and Sustainable Water Management.” According to an official statement from the ministry released on Monday, the two-day forum took…