Phnom Penh – Air Cambodia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, is set to launch a new route connecting Phnom Penh to Tokyo, Japan, before the end of 2025, with plans underway to expand to Osaka in the near future. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, secretary of state at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), confirmed that Minister…
Queen Jayarajadevi, the first consort of the great Khmer ruler Jayavarman VII, holds a deeply respected place in Cambodian history. Flourishing in the late 12th century, her life, though brief, was marked by extraordinary compassion, spiritual dedication, and pioneering efforts in education and social welfare. Her contributions, alongside those of her sister and successor Queen…
Phnom Penh, July 3 — In a significant step to bolster bilateral ties and support capacity building in Cambodia, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi signed an Exchange of Notes and accompanying documents on Thursday, formalizing Japan’s Grant Aid of JPY 442,000,000 (approximately USD 2.95 million) for the implementation of the Project…
Situated near present-day Siem Reap in Cambodia’s Roluos region, the ancient city of Hariharalaya (Khmer: ហរិហរាល័យ) stands as a cornerstone in the early development of the Khmer Empire. Recognized as one of its earliest capitals, Hariharalaya played a pivotal role in shaping the empire’s religious traditions, architectural innovations, and political structures—serving as the birthplace of…
(Prey Veng): Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen has called on Prey Veng provincial authorities to intensify efforts in attracting investment to the Meun Chey area, particularly in the industrial sector with a strong focus on agro-processing. The initiative aims to strengthen Cambodia’s domestic production capabilities and expand its export potential to international markets. The…
Phnom Penh, July 2, 2025 – In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties, the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Singapore reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across political, economic, and regional spheres during an official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. At the invitation of Cambodian Prime…
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) under the Ministry of Interior has officially launched the trial phase of the Cambodia v-Pass (Visitor Pass) system, marking a significant shift in the country’s immigration procedures. The new system, which replaces traditional immigration stamps and QR codes, is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and security of Cambodia’s border…
Phnom Penh, July 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet posed for an official photograph with visiting H.E. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia, ahead of their courtesy meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this morning. The high-level meeting forms part…
Phnom Penh, July 2, 2025 — Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, hosted a grand official reception at Rosewood Phnom Penh in honour of Honourable Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia, and his high-level parliamentary delegation. The event marked…
Phnom Penh, July 2, 2025 — His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore, accompanied by his spouse, Madam Tze Lui Loo, stepped off a specially chartered aircraft at Phnom Penh International Airport early this morning. The dignitaries were greeted by a ceremonial guard of honour and senior…
Phnom Penh/Istanbul, July 1, 2025 — Cambodia and Turkiye have taken a significant step toward enhancing their bilateral cooperation in the transport and logistics sector by signing a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on connectivity through international transit corridors — notably the Middle Corridor and the Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia (TRACECA). The agreement was formalised…
The National University of Battambang (NUBB) witnessed an exciting display of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as it hosted the final pitch event of the Startup Launchpad Food Edition 2025. Organized with the support of Khmer Enterprise and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) through its Peace Village Project, the event showcased groundbreaking food product ideas…
Phnom Penh, June 30, 2025 — At the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore, H.E. Lawrence Wong, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on July 2, 2025. According to an official press release issued on June 28,…
Phnom Penh — Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation H.E. Hem Vanndy met with a Malaysian business delegation led by Dato’ Sri Dr. Ricky Yaw, President of the Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA), to explore deeper investment collaboration and economic partnership between the two countries. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology…
Phnom Penh, June 28, 2025 — Chinese state-owned investment giant Wuxi Guolian Group has expressed strong interest in investing in the processing of agricultural products within the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), with the aim of boosting exports to China and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The announcement came during a high-level meeting on June 27…