The capital on the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers: government, business and the country’s biggest city. · 538 stories
By Dhanita M Nair, Director, SME Resource Centre, Kingdom of Cambodia Every time I drive past a new factory rising on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, or visit a Special Economic Zone where welders, electricians and young engineers move with quiet confidence, I am reminded of a simple truth. Heavy industry is not just about…
Some weeks in Phnom Penh feel heavier with meaning than others. This was one of them. At the Hotel Cambodiana on Thursday, ministers, ambassadors, civil society leaders and survivors sat in the same room and listened as the country opened a new five-year chapter in its fight against gender-based violence. The project being launched is…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet praised the newly inaugurated General Department of Taxation headquarters in Phnom Penh, highlighting its modern design, Khmer architectural identity, and construction by Cambodian professionals using local materials.
Cambodia and the Netherlands agreed to strengthen trade, investment, and business cooperation during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and Dutch Ambassador Remco Johannes van Wijngaarden in Phnom Penh, with bilateral trade surpassing USD 1 billion in 2025.
The Better Cambodia, 8 May 2026 Phnom Penh, In a meeting that quietly reflected Cambodia’s widening circle of international friendships, H.E. Samheng Boros, Minister attached to the Prime Minister, received Dr. Ravindranath K, a distinguished Orthopaedic and Endoscopic Spine Surgeon from Bangalore, on Thursday, 8 May 2026. Their conversation centred on healthcare opportunities in Cambodia…
Cambodia and Cuba celebrated 65 years of diplomatic ties with a photo exhibition in Phnom Penh, showcasing historic milestones, cooperation, and future partnership goals.
Cambodia and China will hold their first “2+2” strategic dialogue in Phnom Penh, bringing together foreign and defence ministers. The meeting aims to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance security cooperation, and deepen strategic coordination.
Cambodia and China held a strategic dialogue in Phnom Penh to strengthen bilateral ties. The meeting focused on trade, investment, infrastructure, and regional cooperation, reinforcing their commitment to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
PHNOM PENH – The inaugural Nokor Sankranta festival concluded on Sunday, cementing its place as a massive cultural success after attracting nearly 9 million visitors to the capital between April 13 and 19. The seven-day event, organized to celebrate the Khmer New Year, transformed Phnom Penh into a vibrant hub of traditional games, religious ceremonies,…
When Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Hun Many led an official Cambodian delegation to London, the visit carried a weight that went well beyond the formality of diplomatic protocol. It was, in many ways, a physical expression of something that trade data has been quietly signalling for several years now, that Cambodia and the United Kingdom…
JICA is funding a major water treatment plant expansion in Phnom Penh to enhance clean water supply and urban infrastructure. The project supports rising demand, improves distribution systems, and strengthens long-term development in Cambodia’s capital.
PHNOM PENH, 30 March 2026 — The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), Liquid Group officially marked the Phase 2 launch of the cross-border QR payment linkage between Cambodia and Singapore under the support of two sponsoring banks in Cambodia – ACLEDA Bank and Phillip Bank at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal. The launch of Phase…
Cambodia’s growing emphasis on multilingual education is shaping global opportunities for students, but it also raises concerns about the declining use of the Khmer language. This article explores the balance between language learning and preserving cultural identity.
