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Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the Fred Hollows Foundation Cambodia have signed a new agreement to expand the implementation of the Sustainable and Equitable Eye Health project, reinforcing their joint commitment to improving public health and promoting gender equality. The agreement was signed earlier this week at the ministry’s office in…
Phnom Penh – Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, has encouraged Plenary Group, a leading infrastructure investment company, to consider developing a large-scale convention and exhibition centre in Cambodia, modelled on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in Australia. Sun Chanthol led…
Cambodia has officially launched the “Cambodia’s Milled Rice Market Expansion and Export Diversification Strategy 2025–2030,” aiming to diversify export markets and strengthen the country’s global rice presence. The launch was held during the 4th General Assembly of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) in Phnom Penh on August 26, alongside elections for the federation’s new leadership.…
PHNOM PENH — India and Cambodia have further strengthened their cultural and academic ties by signing the fifth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair in Sanskrit and Buddhist Studies at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University (PSRBU) in Phnom Penh. Strengthening India-Cambodia Cultural Cooperation The MoU was signed…
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) today organised a training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Innovation, marking an important step in Cambodia’s efforts to harness emerging technologies for governance and development. The opening ceremony was presided over by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of MISTI, and attended by around 400 of…
Cambodia and Mongolia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular emphasis on tourism and wider regional cooperation. On the sidelines of the 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (10th FEALAC FMM) in Ulaanbaatar, H.E. Chum Sounry, Secretary of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign…
Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and GIZ today marked the successful conclusion of the six-year project, “Strengthening Regional Structures for SME Promotion in ASEAN,” underscoring its achievements in boosting the competitiveness and connectivity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the region. At the closing ceremony, Minister Hem…
A top representative of Australia-based CIMIC Group has praised Cambodia’s investment environment and workforce, underscoring the growing confidence of major international firms in the Kingdom’s economic direction. Robert Seidler, board member of CIMIC Group, expressed strong satisfaction with Cambodia’s investment climate during a meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol on August 25 in…
Kampong Speu is rapidly evolving into Cambodia’s next major industrial hub, thanks to a surge of new Chinese investments and government-backed infrastructure initiatives. The recent launch of the ASEAN Building Materials Industrial Park and the signing of 11 new investment agreements mark a pivotal moment in the province’s transformation from a rural region into a…
When Cambodia joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 1995 and later the Paris Convention in 1998, its intellectual property landscape was fragile at best. The legal framework was thin, enforcement mechanisms were weak, and the notion of protecting creators, inventors, and businesses was still in its infancy. Yet, over the last two decades,…
Wing Bank, together with members of the Royal Group of Companies (RGC) and Khmer Artist Association, has provided critical relief to soldiers and displaced families affected by the ongoing Khmer Thai border conflict in Siem Reap province. Led by Lok Chumteav Neak Oknha Mao Chamnan, Vice Chairwoman of RGC, and President of the Khmer Artist…
Phnom Penh – Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron announced that seven schools were damaged during five days of armed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border, with the Ministry of Education setting aside USD 500,000 for repair and restoration works. The minister made the statement on Friday (Aug. 22) at a press conference, noting that the damages…
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, announced that more than 700 Cambodian students who recently returned from Thailand have been awarded scholarships to continue their studies in Cambodia under the initiative of Samdech Techo Hun Sen. The minister made the statement during a press conference on Friday,…
With the goal of promoting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambodia, the government — through the Ministry of Economy and Finance — has announced significant reductions in road tax rates for various EV categories. In an August 21 statement, the ministry confirmed that the move aligns with the government’s commitment to…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc is celebrating 17 years of transforming Cambodia’s financial landscape, evolving from the nation’s first mobile money service into a 100% Cambodian-owned commercial bank that now moves tens of billions of dollars annually and serves millions across the country. Launched with the simple promise of making it easy, safe,…
