Cambodia
Germany and Cambodia Launch ‘FABRIC Cambodia II’ to Meet Tightening Global ESG Rules
Facing strict Western ESG regulations and a 2027 LDC graduation timeline, Cambodia has teamed up with Germany’s GIZ to launch FABRIC Cambodia II.
News
Cambodia’s politics, diplomacy and regional affairs. · 1,108 អត្ថបទ
Diplomacy
French Trade Minister to Visit Cambodia to Accelerate Bilateral Investment Pipelines
Aiming to scale up industrial ties, French Minister Delegate Nicolas Forissier will arrive in Cambodia for trade negotiations with top economic ministries.
Cambodia
Toyota Cambodia Plant Marks Major Milestone with First Entirely Locally Assembled Hilux Travo
PHNOM PENH — Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) has successfully achieved a monumental industrial milestone, officially launching the assembly and production of its next-generation pickup truck, the new Toyota Hilux Travo. Crucially, the entire model transition and production line operations were executed fully by skilled Cambodian engineers and technicians. The high-profile inauguration ceremony took place on…
Diplomacy
Knowledge Is Freedom: PM Hun Manet Champions Youth Empowerment and Civil Society at PSE 30th Anniversary
Speaking at the 30th anniversary of PSE, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized that knowledge is freedom, urging youth to prioritize skill development and self-reliance over background.
Diplomacy
China Backs Cambodia’s TVET Expansion with 16 National Occupational Standards Packages
PHNOM PENH — The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) has officially unveiled 16 comprehensive volumes of China’s National Occupational Standards following an official donation by the Chinese Embassy. Cambodian government officials described the curriculum materials as a monumental step toward strengthening domestic vocational training frameworks and aligning the local workforce with international benchmarks.…
Diplomacy
Cambodia and Japan Strengthen Economic Ties to Expand Healthcare and Agricultural Investments
A visiting Japanese business delegation met with the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce to explore expanding investments in healthcare, agriculture, and services as bilateral trade tops $1.2 billion.
Diplomacy
National Fish Day: PM Hun Manet Releases 1.5 Million Aquatic Species into Vai Ko River
Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the Royal Cambodian Army to crack down on illegal fishing as he and the First Lady released 1.5 million fish into the Vai Ko River for National Fish Day.
Diplomacy
New Overland Trade Route is launched to China via Laos
A new overland trade corridor traversing Laos into China transforms Cambodian logistics, slashing shipping times and costs for six major approved agricultural products.
Diplomacy
Prime Minister Urges Stronger Trilateral Security Cooperation with Laos and Vietnam
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with security ministers from Laos and Vietnam at the Peace Palace to encourage deeper trilateral partnership, cross-border security, and joint efforts against cyber fraud.
Cambodia
Unilever Outlines Production Facility Expansion Plans in Cambodia
British consumer goods multinational Unilever has revealed plans to establish local manufacturing facilities in Cambodia, deepening its 23-year commercial footprint in the Kingdom.
Diplomacy
Cabinet Approves Major Reforms to Strengthen Cambodia’s Economic Resilience
PHNOM PENH — The Cabinet of the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially approved a series of sweeping reforms designed to strengthen national economic resilience and deepen ASEAN integration. During a plenary meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet, ministers endorsed four vital draft laws and a new national action plan. Together, these measures aim…
Diplomacy
Cambodia and China Agree on BRI-PS Synergy to Unlock New Economic Opportunities
BEIJING — Cambodia and China have officially agreed to align the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy (PS). Consequently, this strategic move aims to unlock fresh opportunities across several vital sectors. These target areas include physical infrastructure, industrial expansion, agriculture, digital technology, and human resource development. Both nations intend for this framework…
Diplomacy
Cambodia and China Reaffirm Ironclad Friendship and Expand Strategic Cooperation in Beijing
During a high-level diplomatic meeting in Beijing, Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their “ironclad” partnership and discussed deeper economic and security ties.
