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Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant capital, is more than just a city—it is a living chronicle of resilience, culture, and transformation. Once known as the “Pearl of Asia,” Phnom Penh’s story is one of reemergence—a city that has rebuilt itself from centuries of change and adversity to become a modern capital with global aspirations. From Sacred…
Phnom Penh, July 15, 2025 — ASEAN Secretary-General H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn delivered the keynote address at the 16th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus on Monday, underlining the vital role of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering peace, stability, and inclusive growth throughout Southeast Asia. Held at the National Assembly Palace in Phnom Penh, the Caucus…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
Phnom Penh, July 3 — In a significant step to bolster bilateral ties and support capacity building in Cambodia, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi signed an Exchange of Notes and accompanying documents on Thursday, formalizing Japan’s Grant Aid of JPY 442,000,000 (approximately USD 2.95 million) for the implementation of the Project…
