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Phnom Penh, Cambodia – June 13, 2025 — Cambodia’s international reputation continues to grow as Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet receives formal invitations for official visits from top European and Central Asian leaders, despite ongoing border issues with Thailand. During his visit to Nice, France, where he attended the Third United Nations…
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), one of Cambodia’s key inland logistics hubs, recorded significant growth in the first five months of 2025, driven by increased investment inflows and robust agricultural exports. According to a press release from the publicly listed PPAP, the port handled 206,055 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) between January and May 2025 —…
At the 2nd Belt and Road Conference Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), held in Sichuan, China, Cambodia’s Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, H.E. Hem Vanndy, presented a visionary agenda to reshape regional scientific collaboration. His proposals, centered around inclusive development and technological transformation, position Cambodia as an emerging thought leader…
Cambodia’s cashew sector is on the brink of transformation, with Australia and Japan stepping in as key partners to help the Kingdom unlock greater value from one of its most promising agricultural exports. The two nations are collaborating to strengthen domestic processing capabilities, support smallholder farmers, and position Cambodian cashews as a high-quality global commodity.…
Cambodia’s international trade continues to show robust growth, with the total value of imports and exports reaching $25.29 billion in the first five months of 2025—a significant 18.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a June 10 report by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). This upward trend reflects…
Phnom Penh, June 8, 2025 – The future Techo International Airport (TIA) welcomed the French Embassy for an official visit, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jacques Pellet, French Ambassador to Cambodia, accompanied by French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE), the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFC), and representatives of the French business community.…
Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries surged in the first four months of 2025, with exports reaching $3.62 billion — a 7.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The RCEP, the world’s largest free trade agreement, includes 15 nations: the 10 ASEAN member…
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has called on South Korea’s Asiana Airlines to consider resuming and expanding direct flight services to Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk provinces—two of the Kingdom’s most popular tourism destinations. The proposal was formally raised by Tourism Minister H.E. Huot Hak during a high-level meeting on June 5 in Seoul with Park…
Phnom Penh, June 3, 2025 — The India-Cambodia Business Forum 2025, hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (InCham) in Cambodia, brought together high-level government officials, business leaders, and trade stakeholders to strengthen economic ties and explore new investment opportunities in Cambodia. Held at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, the forum focused on…
Nice, France : Cambodia and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with leaders from both nations discussing potential collaboration in key sectors including clean energy, agriculture, and education. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, where Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha…
Phnom Penh, June 9, 2025 — The Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia announced today that military commanders from Cambodia and Thailand have reached a mutual agreement to adjust troop positions in select border areas, a move designed to reduce tensions and prevent confrontation between the two countries. The decision was made during a recent…
In recent days, changes along the Cambodia–Thailand border have drawn regional attention. The decision by Thai authorities on June 7 to reduce operating hours at the Poipet International Border Gate—without prior notice—created some confusion and concern, especially for people living in the border region who rely on daily cross-border movement for work and trade. While…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese-invested agricultural enterprise operating in Cambodia, is set to expand its exports of fresh yellow Cavendish bananas to China by 50% in 2025. The company aims to increase exports from 20,000 tonnes in 2024 to 30,000 tonnes this year through the expansion of…
Phnom Penh — At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet will lead a high-level delegation to attend the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), taking place in Nice, France from June 9 to 11, 2025. Accompanied by the First…
Phnom Penh/Moscow: Cambodia and Russia are moving to strengthen their economic and cultural ties through a series of initiatives aimed at boosting trade, investment, and tourism. Recent high-level engagements between Cambodian and Russian officials signal a renewed momentum in bilateral relations, with both sides seeking to enhance cooperation across key sectors. On May 4, Sergey…
