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Phnom Penh – Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Prak Sokhonn, has outlined three critical sectors to enhance Cambodia-Russia cooperation during the 11th Session of the Cambodia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation (IGC), held via videoconference. Co-chairing the session alongside H.E. Ms. Oksana Lut,…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Deem Almaseah for Trading Co., Ltd. has expressed its intention to invest in Cambodia, supporting the Royal Government’s ongoing efforts to drive socio-economic development. The announcement came during a courtesy meeting on April 25 at the Peace Palace, where Mr. Salem Mubarak Salem Al-Hadhyan, CEO of Deem Almaseah for Trading Co.,…
Phnom Penh — Cambodia and Russia are set to convene the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation (11th IGC) today, 28 April 2025, via video conference, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia on 27 April 2025. The…
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet delivered a comprehensive address during a meeting with leaders of Informal Economic Associations at the OCIC, Phnom Penh. His remarks covered a range of topics, from safeguarding national interests amid international pressures to celebrating Cambodia’s industrial growth and reaffirming social protections for workers. Protecting Cambodia’s…
PHNOM PENH – Thailand has agreed to purchase 300,000 tonnes of cassava and 100,000 tonnes of red corn annually from Cambodia following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand’s Koson Group and the Cassava Federation of Cambodia (CFC). The signing ceremony was presided over by Reach Ra, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s…
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia and Japan have taken a significant step toward deepening economic cooperation with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cross-border QR payments. The agreement, formalized between Cambodia’s KHQR and Japan’s JPQR systems, was signed by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA). The initiative,…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have jointly announced a strengthened commitment to tackle cross-border crimes and deepen economic cooperation between their nations. During a joint press conference on April 23, held as part of Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s two-day official visit to Cambodia (April 23–24), the two leaders declared their…
Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra jointly witnessed the signing of seven cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding this morning at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations. The signed documents span key sectors of labour, infrastructure, environment, and capacity building. These include:…
The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with relevant ministries and institutions, is in the process of developing a new special procedure aimed at facilitating and regulating the export of Cambodian goods to the United States. This initiative focuses on reinforcing the monitoring mechanisms for local content and value addition to ensure full compliance with both…
Coinciding with Earth Day, Wing Bank has announced a groundbreaking partnership with FootprintLab to accelerate climate-conscious financial behavior in Cambodia. This collaboration represents a bold step forward in both financial inclusion and environmental responsibility, and will enable the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) accounting into everyday banking—a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Cambodian market. Marking this milestone, Wing Bank and FootprintLab officially…
April 2025, Koh Pich, Phnom Penh – Green Oasis, a community tree-planting initiative co-organized by OCIC Group, celebrates its first anniversary this Earth Day. Marking the occasion, professionals, NGOs, students, and residents gathered at a new park in central Koh Pich—set to open later this year—for a community planting event. A monk blessing ceremony added a moment of…
PURSAT, April 22 – Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to attracting foreign investment, enhancing environmental protection, and ensuring long-term economic growth during the inauguration of the new Ford production line and sub-assembly plant by RMA (Cambodia) Plc. in Pursat Province. Addressing dignitaries, business leaders, and the media at…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant innovation confined to the laboratories of Silicon Valley or the tech corridors of East Asia. It is here, and it is real. As the global economy rapidly embraces digital transformation, Cambodia must be ready—not merely to adapt, but to lead in areas where technology can be leveraged…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The climb to success is never easy. It demands perseverance to push through setbacks, intelligence to navigate challenges, and commitment to see the journey through. This is the foundation of The Thomith Show Season 5 – a season that isn’t just about success, but the climb it takes to get there.…
General Mao Sophan, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA), hosted a bilateral meeting this morning at RCA headquarters with General Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Muhammad Hafizuddeain Bin Jantan, Chief of the Malaysian Army. During the meeting, both military leaders reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Cambodia…
