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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…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — July 9, 2025 — Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Government of India, reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to capacity-building and educational collaboration with Cambodia during his official visit from July 6 to 9, 2025. The minister addressed over 50 Cambodian alumni of the Indian Technical and…
KAMPONG SPEU, CAMBODIA — July 9, 2025 — Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet presided over the official inauguration of new school facilities in Kampong Speu province on July 8, reaffirming the Royal Government’s commitment to strengthening education as a foundation for economic growth and social progress. Held in Kraing Ponlei village, Sangkat…
Phnom Penh, July 9, 2025 — H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment of the Kingdom of Cambodia, met with a high-level delegation of leading Chinese environmental technology companies on the afternoon of July 7 to explore investment opportunities aligned with Cambodia’s national strategy for a clean and sustainable environment. The Chinese delegation was led…
As global trade enters a new era shaped by shifting alliances and assertive economic strategies, Cambodia stands confidently at the forefront—well-positioned to harness change and chart its own path toward sustainable prosperity. On July 7, 2025, the United States announced a 36% blanket tariff on all Cambodian-made exports to the U.S., effective August 1. The…
Phnom Penh, July 8, 2025 — The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced a robust surge in investment activity during the first half of 2025, approving a total of 373 projects worth approximately $5.8 billion. This marks a sharp increase of 183 projects and a 77% growth in investment value compared to…
Phnom Penh, July 8, 2025 — The World Bank has reiterated its strong and long-term commitment to Cambodia’s sustainable development, focusing on critical sectors such as education, health, and agriculture. This reaffirmation was made by H.E. Ms. Manuela V. Ferro, World Bank Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, during a courtesy meeting with…
Phnom Penh, July 2025 — Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, met with the visiting Minister of State for External Affairs of India, H.E. Pabitra Margherita, in Phnom Penh on Monday afternoon to reaffirm the enduring friendship and commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. During…
In the 21st century, the world faces a paradox. While more than two-thirds of our planet is covered in water, less than 1% is accessible and suitable for human consumption. This limited availability, combined with rising demand due to population growth, urbanization, and industrialization, has created a crisis of water scarcity. At the heart of…
Phnom Penh, July 2025 — The Institut français du Cambodge (French Institute of Cambodia, IFC) and Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC Group), one of Cambodia’s leading real estate and urban developer, have officially renewed their partnership to support the Villa Marguerite Duras residency program — a unique cultural initiative dedicated to promoting literature and the…
Phnom Penh, July 4 — In a significant boost to Cambodia’s agricultural export ambitions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has announced that Cambodian durians can now be exported directly to China. The official approval from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) comes after a detailed evaluation process and the signing of…
Osaka, Japan — July 7, 2025:The Kingdom of Cambodia marked a significant milestone on the international stage with a vibrant celebration of “Cambodia National Day” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The event was organized by the Ministry of Commerce, which also serves as the Inter-ministerial Committee for the Preparation and Participation in World and…
Cambodia’s footwear export industry has recorded robust growth in the first five months of 2025, with total revenue reaching $842.1 million—a 36.9% increase over the same period in 2024. The surge highlights the Kingdom’s strengthening position in global supply chains and the growing confidence of international buyers, particularly from the United States. According to the…
Phnom Penh, July 4, 2025 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday met with Venerable Such, a monk of Khmer heritage who has recently faced growing hostility and discrimination in Thailand. The meeting follows the monk’s return to Cambodia earlier this week, after being barred from re-entering Thailand. Venerable Such, who had been residing…
