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PHNOM PENH — Cambodia Airways has officially taken delivery of its brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization and regional expansion strategy. The advanced turboprop aircraft touched down successfully at Phnom Penh Techo International Airport on June 10, 2026, at 15:40 local time, where it was warmly welcomed by…
PHNOM PENH — In a historic milestone for public health, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has officially congratulated Cambodia for successfully achieving the global 95-95-95 HIV targets. The recognition positions Cambodia as a global leader in healthcare, making it one of only seven countries worldwide—and the very first in the Asia-Pacific region—to…
SEOUL — Cambodia’s Ambassador to South Korea, Khuon Phon Rattanak, has officially assured executives of South Korean conglomerate KBI Group that the Cambodian embassy stands ready to facilitate strategic meetings with both public and private sector institutions to smooth the way for direct investments into the Kingdom. The diplomatic assurance came during a high-level meeting…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s international trade in goods continues to demonstrate robust momentum, crossing the $30 billion threshold during the first five months of 2026. This represents an aggressive year-on-year increase of nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2025. However, alongside expanding global market reach, the Southeast Asian nation continues to manage a…
HANOI, Vietnam — Representatives from the Cambodian and Vietnamese private sectors have gathered in Hanoi to map out a strategic path toward achieving a massive $20 billion annual bilateral trade target. The high-level discussions took place during the “Business Meeting and Networking” event on the afternoon of June 8. Jointly organized by the Cambodia Chamber…
HANOI, Viet Nam — Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet attended the official opening ceremony of the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum on Tuesday morning (June 9), delivering a powerful keynote address centered on economic integration, regional peace, and people-centric growth. The Prime Minister and a high-level delegation from the Royal Government of Cambodia arrived…
TAIYUAN, China — Cambodia has officially dispatched a collection of 136 priceless ancient Khmer artifacts to China for a major five-month exhibition at the Shanxi Museum. The rare collection spans more than a millennium of history, featuring masterworks dating from the prehistoric era all the way through the post-Angkorian period. According to an official statement…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia has officially transformed from a nation with limited capacity for monitoring infectious diseases into a vital hub for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global virus surveillance system. This milestone follows two decades of strategic investments and extensive capacity building in influenza and respiratory virus tracking. The Kingdom’s remarkable progress was…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary has extended her official congratulations to Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, ahead of the upcoming Russian National Day. In a diplomatic letter released by local media on Monday, Sudary emphasized the enduring bilateral relationship between Cambodia…
SHENYANG, China — A high-level Cambodian delegation arrived in China on Monday to participate in the 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum. The delegation has pledged to strengthen regional communication and build joint defenses against disinformation amid a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The forum, which officially opened on Monday in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, is being held…
Cambodia has launched a landmark five-year initiative to build a nationwide multi-hazard early warning system, as officials warn that unchecked climate change could shrink the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 10 per cent by 2050. The “Advancing Early Warning for All” (EW4ALL) project — funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and…
A few days ago, I spent time observing operations in a busy hospital. It was one of those facilities where the day begins early and never really slows down. Patients kept arriving, families filled the waiting areas, nurses moved quickly between rooms, and reception staff seemed to be handling multiple tasks at once. There was…
Construction of the new Bassac River bridge connecting Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra has reached 73 percent completion as of the end of May 2026, marking a significant milestone in one of Phnom Penh’s most anticipated urban transport projects. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport confirmed the progress update on Monday, noting that the…
Indian tourists visiting Cambodia can now pay for goods and services using UPI-enabled apps — the same payment tools they use at home — following the official launch of Phase 1 of the Cambodia–India cross-border QR payment system on June 3, 2026. The launch ceremony, held at the Rosewood Hotel in Phnom Penh, was presided over…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — June 2, 2026 – Cambodia’s Techo International Airport has been named one of the world’s best new airport terminals in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 — one of only five airports worldwide to earn the distinction. The recognition places the Kingdom alongside aviation projects in Japan, China, the United States and India, and marks…
