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La French Tech Phnom Penh gathered over 150 entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders at Aquation Theater. The tech event focused on building emerging market apps, utilizing AI, and driving Cambodian startups toward regional growth ahead of the 2026 Francophonie Summit.
Cambodia and Belarus are exploring opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade and investment. High-level talks in Phnom Penh focused on tourism, private-sector cooperation, and preparations for the upcoming 5th JCTEC meeting.
PHNOM PENH– The Cambodia Climate Finance Facility launched officially in Phnom Penh on 17 June 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to expand climate-related investment. Operating as a dedicated national framework, the program establishes a path toward green economic transformation. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and…
Cambodia’s aviation sector just achieved a monumental milestone. Techo International Airport has been officially selected for the prestigious World’s Most Beautiful Airports List 2026. The Prix Versailles announced this high-profile accolade at the UNESCO headquarters. As a result, this selection places Phnom Penh’s new mega gateway alongside elite international projects from the United States, Germany,…
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, alongside a high-level official delegation, departed Phnom Penh on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The delegation is traveling to the Russian Federation to participate in the prestigious ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit. The diplomatic mission takes place in Kazan from June 17 to 18, 2026. Furthermore, the premier’s high-profile attendance follows…
Maritime trade in Cambodia is experiencing an extraordinary period of growth. During the first five months of the year, the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port successfully processed over 270,000 TEUs of containers. This monumental shift represents a sharp volume increase of more than 30% compared to the exact same period in 2025. Furthermore, a total of…
PHNOM PENH — The Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh held a press briefing on India’s newly released 6th National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) and developments in health sector in India. Addressing the media, Ambassador of India to Cambodia Shri Vanlalvawna Bawitlung underlined India’s significant achievements in public health, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment initiatives during…
Phnom Penh — Lida Eve, Cambodia’s pioneering virtual influencer and winner of Best Digital Content of the Year at the Cambodia Digital Awards 2025, is moving into a new form of storytelling with the launch of “វិ ញ្ញា សាស្នេហ៍ – Love Exam,” an AI-led micro drama believed to be among the first of its kind…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — As Southeast Asia’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, Cambodia is positioning itself as a central hub for regional innovation. La French Tech Phnom Penh has announced it will host a high-profile Tech Talk on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, targeting entrepreneurs, investors, and tech professionals focused on scalable digital solutions. The…
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia Airways has officially taken delivery of its brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization and regional expansion strategy. The advanced turboprop aircraft touched down successfully at Phnom Penh Techo International Airport on June 10, 2026, at 15:40 local time, where it was warmly welcomed by…
Construction of the new Bassac River bridge connecting Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra has reached 73 percent completion as of the end of May 2026, marking a significant milestone in one of Phnom Penh’s most anticipated urban transport projects. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport confirmed the progress update on Monday, noting that the…
Indian tourists visiting Cambodia can now pay for goods and services using UPI-enabled apps — the same payment tools they use at home — following the official launch of Phase 1 of the Cambodia–India cross-border QR payment system on June 3, 2026. The launch ceremony, held at the Rosewood Hotel in Phnom Penh, was presided over…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — June 2, 2026 – Cambodia’s Techo International Airport has been named one of the world’s best new airport terminals in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 — one of only five airports worldwide to earn the distinction. The recognition places the Kingdom alongside aviation projects in Japan, China, the United States and India, and marks…
