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Phnom Penh, July 15: Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen extended his heartfelt appreciation to outgoing South Korean Ambassador Park Jong-Wook during a farewell meeting held at the Senate on Tuesday. The meeting marked the conclusion of Ambassador Park’s diplomatic mission in Cambodia and celebrated his contributions to advancing bilateral relations between the two…
Cambodia is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic destinations for foreign investment. With consistent GDP growth, a young population, and investor-friendly policies, the Kingdom offers significant opportunities across sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and digital services. In 2025, Cambodia is more open than ever to foreign investors, thanks to new laws, digital…
Phnom Penh, July 15: The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) has reported a significant surge in tax and duty collection for the first six months of 2025, with revenue reaching nearly $1.5 billion—an increase of over 20% compared to the same period last year. According to official figures released during a…
Kampong Chhnang, July 15 – Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet delivered a wide-ranging address during the inauguration of key achievements at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Centre (Phnom Chum Sen Reak Reay), marking the 32nd anniversary of Royal Gendarmerie Day. His speech highlighted significant national defence reforms, firm positions on border issues with…
Cambodia’s national ju-jitsu team, known as Team Komodo, has once again demonstrated its rising dominance in the sport, returning home with an impressive haul of 29 medals from the 2025 Southeast Asia Regional Ju-Jitsu Championship held in Manila, Philippines, on July 12–13. With nine golds, eight silvers, and twelve bronze medals, this marks the team’s…
Cambodia is one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting and underrated investment destinations. With a young population, strategic location, fast-improving infrastructure, and a government focused on economic growth, the country offers excellent opportunities for both local and foreign investors. As global supply chains shift and investors look for new markets beyond China and Vietnam, Cambodia is…
Cambodia exported more than 7.8 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first six months of 2025, marking a significant 27.66 percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to a report from the General Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), these exports generated over US$2.87 billion…
There are voices that fade with time, and then there are voices that defy it. One such unforgettable voice is that of Pen Ran—Cambodia’s daring, dazzling songstress whose music still pulses with energy decades after her tragic disappearance. Born around 1944 in Battambang, Pen Ran (often spelled Pan Ron) came of age during a vibrant…
Published in April 2024, originally authored by Doug Johnson in the Khmer TimesAdapted for The Better Cambodia In Cambodia’s long battle against malaria, one man’s lifelong dedication has left an indelible mark—Yeang Chheang. For more than seventy years, he worked tirelessly behind the scenes, driven not by accolades but by a deep commitment to saving…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — In a landmark move that underscores Cambodia’s growing importance in regional aviation, Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC) has appointed Cambodia Airports — a subsidiary of French infrastructure leader VINCI Airports — as the official operator of the upcoming Techo International Airport (TIA). The agreement was formally signed on July 10…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — July 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet received Mr. Nicolas Notebaert, Chief Executive Officer of VINCI Concessions, President of VINCI Airports, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of SCA (Société concessionnaire des Aéroports), at the Peace Palace. VINCI, a French-based company and a leading entity…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — July 11, 2025 — The Royal Government of Cambodia officially launched its Strategic Framework for the Legal Reform Programme yesterday morning at the Peace Palace, reinforcing its commitment to building an “Integrated Legal System and a Sustainable Rule of Law Culture.” The ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Moha…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, participated in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interface with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Representatives and the Meeting of the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Commission, held in Kuala Lumpur…
PHNOM PENH — H.E. Prof. Koy Vanny, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s Ministry of Health, met with a delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) to enhance collaboration in the healthcare sector, with a focus on scholarships, system strengthening, and epidemic preparedness. The ERIA delegation was led by Dr. Yasuyuki…
KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA — Cambodia marked Arbor Day with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to forest conservation and sustainable environmental practices. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, H.E. Dith Tina, presided over the celebration held in Chamkar Leu District, Kampong Cham Province, where he declared Arbor Day a national movement that fosters widespread environmental…
