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Diplomacy

Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation to Stimulate Cambodia’s Digital Socio-Economic Development: PM Hun Manet Emphasizes the Need for an Integrated Approach

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet believes that science, technology, and innovation are indispensable to the development of the digital socio-economy. In his opening speech at the 2nd National Day of Science, Technology and Innovation at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday (Mar. 24), he urged that cutting-edge technologies be incorporated into the production…

Investment

Prime Minister Hun Manet Advocates Sustained Support for Vocational and Technological Training for Cambodian Muslims

Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 21 – Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia has emphasized the imperative of continuous investment in vocational and technological training programs for Cambodian Muslims, aimed at augmenting their employment opportunities and socioeconomic empowerment. Addressing attendees at the 2024 Ramadan Iftar dinner in Phnom Penh on Thursday evening (Mar. 21), Prime Minister…

Diplomacy

Prime Minister Hun Manet Commits Annual Funding for Techo Sen Disabled Sports Fund

Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 21 – Prime Minister Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet of Cambodia has pledged his support for the establishment of the ‘Techo Sen Disabled Sports Fund’, announcing a significant financial commitment during the inaugural ceremonies of the Techo Sen National Centre of Disabled Persons and the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia…

Education & Skills

Recommendations for Advancing Education and Transparency in Cambodia’s Muslim Community

Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia has outlined six key recommendations aimed at enhancing education and transparency within the Cambodian Muslim community. Addressing attendees at the 2024 Ramadan Iftar dinner in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized the importance of concerted efforts to uplift and empower Cambodian Muslims. The recommendations put forth by the…

ASEAN & Asia

Lao Airlines Restarts Direct Flights Between Vientiane and Phnom Penh

Lao Airlines, Laos’ national carrier, has reintroduced direct flight services between Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, with flights scheduled for three days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The inaugural flight in this renewed service landed at Phnom Penh International Airport on March 19, carrying 116 passengers and receiving a…

ASEAN & Asia

Cambodia and Thailand Strengthen Ties with the 16th General Border Committee Meeting

The 16th Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, a pivotal gathering aimed at reinforcing and fostering collaborative ties between the two neighboring nations, took place at the Garden City Phnom Penh Hotel from March 18 to 22, 2024. This event, hosted by the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence, serves as a platform for dialogue and…

Diplomacy

Direct Flights from Cambodia to Malaysia: A Leap Forward in Economic and Cultural Exchange

The initiation of direct flights between Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, heralds a significant stride in fostering economic and cultural exchanges between the two nations. During a press conference held at the Malaysian embassy on March 15, 2024, to announce Cambodia Airways’ inaugural flight on this route, Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia, Datuk Eldeen…

Cambodia

Phnom Penh Considers Light Railway Linking Airport to Metro

The potential for a Light Railway system to bridge Phnom Penh with its new airport and the city’s anticipated metro network was showcased by representatives from China Metro Group and Guangzhou Metro Group. The presentation took place during a meeting with Cambodia’s Inter-Ministry Committee, as announced by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).…

Cambodia

JS Land Plc Marks Progress in Phnom Penh Real Estate Development

In a significant stride within the real estate sector, JS Land Plc, a company listed on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX: JSL), reported notable achievements in its construction projects and sales performance for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2023 fiscal year (FY). Despite a general deceleration in the condominium market, JS Land Plc has…

Investment

Startups Central to Advancing Cambodia’s Strategic Economic Goals

Cambodia’s dedication to leveraging the dynamism of startups was prominently showcased at the Startup Ecosystem Forum: Connect 2024 in Phnom Penh, held at Raintree Cambodia. The forum, designed to foster open dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative efforts, brought together investors, startup founders, and mentors to discuss the path forward for Cambodia’s burgeoning startup scene. A…

Investment

CDC and CYEAD Explore New Investment Avenues

On a recent Friday, the Cambodia Young Entrepreneurs Association for Development (CYEAD) engaged in meaningful discussions with high-ranking officials from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in Phnom Penh, focusing on new avenues for investment. The meeting saw Chea Vuthy, the Secretary General of the Cambodia Investment Committee within the CDC, in talks…

Investment

Cambodia Tech Catalyst Highlights Women-led Start-ups

The Cambodia Tech Catalyst event, supported by Google and held in Phnom Penh, recently shone a spotlight on female entrepreneurs in the technology and investment sectors. The event, themed ‘Kingdom of Possibilities,’ showcased local start-ups, incubators, venture capital firms, founders, and investors through panel discussions that explored the hurdles encountered by start-up businesses in Cambodia.…

Investment

UK Ambassador Vows to Elevate Cambodia’s Standing in Britain

The British Embassy in Phnom Penh is set to enhance Cambodia’s visibility in the UK through a series of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering increased investment and strengthening trade relations between the two nations. During a ‘Breakfast Talk’ hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, British Ambassador Dominic Williams detailed the embassy’s plan…