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Cambodia elected to UNESCO committee for the upcoming 2026-2030 term, marking a historic milestone for the Kingdom’s cultural diplomacy. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen officially announced the victory on Thursday, celebrating it as a major international achievement. The successful election took place during the 11th General Assembly of the States Parties to the 2003 Convention…
PHNOM PENH– The Cambodia Climate Finance Facility launched officially in Phnom Penh on 17 June 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to expand climate-related investment. Operating as a dedicated national framework, the program establishes a path toward green economic transformation. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and…
Cambodian King meets Wang Yi in Beijing during a high-profile diplomatic gathering. On Wednesday, June 17, His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihamoni and Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk granted a formal Royal Audience to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This high-level meeting took place at the royal residence in the Chinese…
Cambodia’s aviation sector just achieved a monumental milestone. Techo International Airport has been officially selected for the prestigious World’s Most Beautiful Airports List 2026. The Prix Versailles announced this high-profile accolade at the UNESCO headquarters. As a result, this selection places Phnom Penh’s new mega gateway alongside elite international projects from the United States, Germany,…
Cambodia is aggressively courting South Korean investment in EV systems, automotive components, and digital healthcare to diversify its economy away from labor-intensive garment manufacturing.
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, alongside a high-level official delegation, departed Phnom Penh on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The delegation is traveling to the Russian Federation to participate in the prestigious ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit. The diplomatic mission takes place in Kazan from June 17 to 18, 2026. Furthermore, the premier’s high-profile attendance follows…
Maritime trade in Cambodia is experiencing an extraordinary period of growth. During the first five months of the year, the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port successfully processed over 270,000 TEUs of containers. This monumental shift represents a sharp volume increase of more than 30% compared to the exact same period in 2025. Furthermore, a total of…
PHNOM PENH — The Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh held a press briefing on India’s newly released 6th National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) and developments in health sector in India. Addressing the media, Ambassador of India to Cambodia Shri Vanlalvawna Bawitlung underlined India’s significant achievements in public health, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment initiatives during…
Cambodian scientific research has officially secured a prominent spot on the international stage. Public health pioneer Dr Yi Siyan has achieved dual honors this year. Specifically, he won the Outstanding Cambodian Scientists Gold Award 2025 and also earned a spot on the prestigious Asian Scientist 100 list. The annual Asian Scientist 100 list, which is…
The Single Portal online business registration platform has achieved a major milestone nearly six years after its official launch. More than 58,000 businesses have successfully registered through the system, marking a significant leap forward in the nation’s digital economy. According to a June 15 press release issued by the Digital Economy and Business Committee (DEBC)…
Phnom Penh — Lida Eve, Cambodia’s pioneering virtual influencer and winner of Best Digital Content of the Year at the Cambodia Digital Awards 2025, is moving into a new form of storytelling with the launch of “វិ ញ្ញា សាស្នេហ៍ – Love Exam,” an AI-led micro drama believed to be among the first of its kind…
PHNOM PENH — Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed that the Royal Government of Cambodia will maintain and increase its national budget allocations for the education and healthcare sectors. Highlighting human resource development as the nation’s foundational pillar for economic resilience and long-term security, the premier emphasized that these sectors remain the government’s top priorities.…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — AirAsia Cambodia (KT) and the Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) have officially entered into a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Cambodia’s tourism growth and elevating the Kingdom’s profile across key international markets, with a primary focus on India and Australia. The agreement was signed by AirAsia Cambodia Chief Executive Officer Nam Vissoth…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — As Southeast Asia’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, Cambodia is positioning itself as a central hub for regional innovation. La French Tech Phnom Penh has announced it will host a high-profile Tech Talk on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, targeting entrepreneurs, investors, and tech professionals focused on scalable digital solutions. The…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s economic momentum gathered significant pace in May 2026, as the country registered 37 new investment projects valued at approximately USD 570 million. According to an official press release issued by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), these newly approved ventures are projected to generate more than 25,000 employment opportunities…
