Cambodia is looking to deepen its cooperation with India in key sectors, including education, culture, economy, information and communications technology (ICT), and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to National Assembly President Khuon Sudary. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with Vanlavawna Bawitlung, the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, Sudary emphasized the importance of…
Prime Minister Hun Manet has officially announced the return of the large-scale Angkor Sankranta festival in Siem Reap for Khmer New Year 2025, aiming to attract more tourists and celebrate Cambodia’s cultural heritage. The festival will take place from April 14 to 16, 2025, offering both local and international visitors an immersive experience of Khmer…
The Muslim World League is set to host the Islam-Buddhism Summit in Cambodia on February 27, 2025, at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel. According to H.E. Dr. Othsman Hassan, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Mission on Cambodian Islamic Affairs and a member of the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League, the opening ceremony…
Cambodia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in water resources development. This commitment was emphasized during a meeting between H.E. Thor Chetha, Cambodian Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, and H.E. Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, at the ministry on Monday. H.E. Thor Chetha expressed gratitude to the Government of…
H.E. Samheng Bora, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce and Chairman of the Export Promotion Task Force, has engaged in high-level discussions with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry, along with five major Indian cashew buyers. The talks aimed to explore opportunities…
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has partnered with On The Road (OTR) to implement a Technology Transfer initiative focused on upcycling plastic and metal remnants of war. H.E. Heng Ratana, Director General of CMAC, and Mr. Ayumu Takahashi, President of the OTR Board, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CMAC’s headquarters in Phnom…
The Cambodia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) successfully hosted a gala night supporting Tiny Toones, a Phnom Penh-based school providing free education, mentorship, and a creative expression platform to at-risk children. This private, invitation-only, gala event, held at full capacity, brought together VIPs, influencers and government officials committed to ensuring the school’s future. An official support…
Poipet, Cambodia – Samakie Meanchey Primary School has reached a major milestone, officially recognized by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MoEYS) as a National Model School. This recognition highlights the school’s commitment to improving education, hands-on learning, and sustainable development. Located in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey Province, Samakie Meanchey serves 508 students from…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The Government of Japan has pledged a grant of US$462,003 under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE”) to support firefighting and medical services in Phnom Penh. The grant contracts were signed at the Japanese Embassy by H.E. UENO Atsushi, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia, and representatives from the recipient…
Wing Bank, one of Cambodia’s fastest-growing digital banks, has received approval from the National Bank of Cambodia to increase its capital by $88 million. This strategic move, comprising $60 million in main capital and $28 million in secondary capital, reinforces the bank’s commitment to enhancing its financial stability and supporting its growth trajectory. The additional…
Siem Reap, Cambodia – February 20, 2024: The Better Cambodia has officially appointed Mr. Jaman Ramolia Patel as its Representative in Gujarat, India. This strategic appointment, made by Surya Narayan, Founder and CEO of The Better Cambodia, aims to strengthen trade, investment, and cultural ties between Cambodia and Gujarat, fostering deeper collaboration across multiple sectors.…
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). While AI-powered security solutions promise enhanced threat detection and response, cybercriminals are also leveraging AI to develop more sophisticated attack methods. This creates a digital arms race where defenders and attackers are in constant competition. The question…
H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), has called on water operators across Cambodia to strengthen their capacity, ensure regulatory compliance, and expand service coverage to achieve 100% nationwide access by 2030. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Training Course on Non-Revenue Water Management on February 18, 2025, the Minister…
