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…
Cambodian Investment Board Secretary General Chea Vuthy inspected the Koh Kong Zhejiang Special Economic Zone, highlighting $567 million in investments and expanding manufacturing hubs.
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.
Cambodia’s flagship digital verification platform, verify.gov.kh, secures the 2026 UN Public Service Award in Tbilisi, Georgia, surpassing over 700 global entries.
PHNOM PENH — Thirty-five Indian tourism enterprises have shared clear plans to take part in the upcoming Cambodia Travel Match (CTM) 2026 event next month. During their highly anticipated visit, the Indian delegation will tour several key tourist destinations across the Kingdom. Cambodia will officially host the Cambodia Travel Match (CTM) 2026 – India Special…
PHNOM PENH — A major logistical milestone has transformed Southeast Asian trade. Officially, a new Cambodia-Laos overland transshipment route bound for China has opened. This newly established transit corridor will significantly fast-track Cambodian agricultural exports to the Chinese market. Consequently, the route reinforces regional economic integration and supply chain connectivity. Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, Wang…
SIEM REAP — The Siem Reap-Angkor Tourism Management and Development Commission has launched a comprehensive roadmap to revitalize the region. Specifically, Senior Minister Thong Khon unveiled a four-step strategy designed to accelerate tourism recovery and enhance the overall visitor experience throughout Siem Reap province. The wide-ranging plan focuses entirely on revitalizing the tourism value chain…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen departed Phnom Penh on Thursday morning, June 25, 2026. Specifically, he is leading a high-level delegation for an official friendship visit to China running until June 27. The Communist Party of China (CPC) extended the official invitation for this high-profile trip. A delegation of senior…
PHNOM PENH — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $63.44 million financing package to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into Cambodia’s power system. Specifically, the funding will strengthen grid stability, enhance energy security, and bolster cross-border power trade across Southeast Asia. 1. Massive Battery Storage Facility to Stabilize the Grid The funding…
NEW YORK — Cambodia has firmly reiterated its position on global order, emphasizing that United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgments are non-negotiable foundations for global harmony. Ambassador Keo Chhea, the Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations, delivered this statement during a key diplomatic session at the…
PHNOM PENH — The Ministry of Environment will officially launch its massive “Green Sprouts” Campaign 2026. During this initiative, the ministry will distribute free tree seedlings directly to the public. The distribution will take place from July 10-13 right in front of the ministry building in Phnom Penh. This large-scale campaign aligns with Cambodia’s strategic…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia and Israel are set to establish a brand-new joint trade mechanism. This new framework will fast-track business activities and commercial delegations between the two nations. The initiative follows high-level diplomatic meetings held on Tuesday at the Peace Palace. Additional talks also took place at the Ministry of Commerce. Prime Minister Hun…
Most national development strategies are written to be filed, not read. They sit in government archives, cited occasionally in budget speeches, rarely opened by anyone outside a ministry. Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy Phase I is different, not because it is perfectly written, but because it is structured in a way that forces accountability. Every pentagon has…
ORAL DISTRICT, Kampong Speu — Cambodia’s stunning Khnang Phsar Mountain continues to attract record-breaking crowds during the current Green Season. Specifically, the Ministry of Environment revealed that the site welcomed 1,014 visitors between June 15 and June 21, 2026. Located approximately 165 km from Phnom Penh, Khnang Phsar sits at a majestic elevation of 1,177…
PHNOM PENH — Deputy Prime Minister and Economy and Finance Minister Aun Pornmoniroth chaired a crucial meeting on June 22, 2026. Specifically, the session reviewed the draft national strategy for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) development from 2026 to 2030. This new initiative directly aligns with the government’s aggressive efforts to bolster MSMEs nationwide.…
