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Phnom Penh

The capital on the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers: government, business and the country’s biggest city. · 540 stories

Events

TEDxPhnom Penh 2025: A Celebration of Ideas, Resilience, and Reinvention

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — The world-renowned TEDx experience returns to the capital this month with TEDxPhnom Penh 2025, a full-day celebration of ideas, creativity, and human resilience under the theme “Resilience & Reinvention.” The event will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Canadian International School (CIS) Koh Pich, uniting Cambodia’s most inspiring thinkers, creators,…

Economy

Cambodia’s Securities Market Poised to Reach $700 Million in Capital by End-2025

Phnom Penh: The total capital raised through the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) is expected to reach $700 million by the end of 2025, following the planned listing of an additional $100 million worth of bonds by ACLEDA Bank tomorrow. The announcement was made by Sou Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government and Director-General of the…

Diplomacy

Indonesia and Cambodia Strengthen Fisheries Cooperation for Sustainable Development

Phnom Penh – Indonesia and Cambodia have taken a significant step toward enhancing fisheries cooperation, with both nations signing a Joint Statement to promote collaboration in ensuring the quality and safety of fish products. The event took place on 6 October 2025 at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh. Speaking at the event, Indonesian Ambassador…

Editorial

Indian Education Fair in Cambodia to Open Global Doors for Cambodian Students

Phnom Penh will soon witness a landmark event that connects two great civilizations through the power of knowledge and learning. The Indian Education Fair in Cambodia, themed “Gateway to India: Higher Education Opportunities for Cambodian Students,” is being organized by Edunial Group, with the support of the Honorary Consulate of Cambodia in India and TBC…

Diplomacy

Cambodia and Vietnam Deepen Dialogue to Boost Trade and Investment

Phnom Penh, Oct. 3 — Cambodia and Vietnam are exploring new dialogue mechanisms between their governments and private sectors aimed at expanding Vietnamese investment in Cambodia, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The discussions took place during an October 2 bilateral meeting between Sun Chanthol, CDC first vice-president, and Nguyen Minh…

Diplomacy

Cambodia Reaffirms Strong Commitment to UN Partnership at UNGA80

(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Prak Sokhonn, has reiterated Cambodia’s steadfast commitment to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The reaffirmation was made during his meeting with UN Secretary-General H.E. António…

Tourism

Cambodia Urges ANA to Resume Direct Flights from Japan

(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Minister of Tourism, H.E. Huot Hak, has urged All Nippon Airways (ANA) to reinstate direct flight services between Japan and Cambodia, highlighting the growing demand for connectivity and the Kingdom’s tourism potential. The request was made during a bilateral meeting with ANA representative Mr. Eiji Yamakita, held on the sidelines of the…

Press releases

Wing Bank Opens Doors for People with Hearing Disabilities

On a bustling day in Phnom Penh, the hum of conversations fills the air. Amid the lively voices and everyday exchanges, a quieter story unfolds—one told not through sound, but through the graceful movements of sign language and the quiet determination of those who use it. For Teang Kim, 37, life took a dramatic turn…

Sports

Brazil Weighs Sending Coaches After Hun Sen’s Sports Cooperation Call

Phnom Penh: Acting Head of State Hun Sen has proposed enhanced sports cooperation between Cambodia and Brazil, with a particular focus on football and volleyball. The proposal came during a courtesy call on Thursday (Sep. 25) at the Senate by Vivian Loss Sanmartin, Brazilian Ambassador to Cambodia. Samdech Techo highlighted Brazil’s reputation as a global…

Environment & Climate

Cambodia Raises Climate Ambition with New Targets for 2035 and 2050

(Phnom Penh/New York): Cambodia has announced bold new climate goals, pledging to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 55 percent by 2035 compared to a business-as-usual scenario, and charting a path toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth unveiled the commitment during Cambodia’s national statement at the UN Climate Summit…

Politics & Defence

Brunei and Cambodia Reaffirm Military Cooperation During Commander’s Visit

(Phnom Penh): Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi Bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), concluded a three-day official visit to Cambodia with a meeting on Friday afternoon (Sep. 19) with General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), at the RCAF General Headquarters. During their…