Each April, the Kingdom of Cambodia comes alive with the sound of laughter, the fragrance of incense, and the vibrant swirl of tradition. The Cambodian New Year, locally known as Choul Chnam Thmey (ចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី), is more than just a calendar event—it is a moment of cultural revival, spiritual renewal and deep familial connection. Celebrated from…
The newly-constructed Dara Sakor Airport in Koh Kong province, southwest Cambodia, has officially commenced regular domestic flight operations, marking a milestone in enhancing connectivity to the country’s coastal regions. Cambodia Airways operated the inaugural flight on Friday using an Airbus A320, linking Phnom Penh International Airport with Dara Sakor Airport. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, Secretary of…
The Royal Government of Cambodia will organise a Royal Prayer Ceremony for the Prosperity of the Kingdom on April 13–14, 2025, at the sacred Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap province. This solemn occasion will be presided over by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, with the attendance of the nation’s top leaders including Senate President…
Tboung Khmum, Apr. 12 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has approved the allocation of more than 6,000 hectares of land in Stung Treng province for a private company to launch an agricultural investment project, including the development of an agro-industrial factory. The announcement was made on Saturday during the official inauguration ceremony of National…
Renowned pop artist and cultural ambassador Tep Boprek will represent the Kingdom of Cambodia at the upcoming ROUND Festival 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, taking place on June 21–22. Her performance will bring Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage to life through a dynamic fusion of classical Khmer dance and contemporary stagecraft. As part of the ASEAN-Korea…
The Royal Government of Cambodia has received a positive response from the United States regarding its request to initiate negotiations on recent U.S. tariff hikes, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Commerce on April 10, 2025. The upcoming talks will be conducted between an Ad Hoc interministerial-institutional negotiation task force—led by…
Cambodia recorded over USD 116 million in revenue from rubber and rubberwood exports during the first quarter of 2025, representing a 15.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth highlights the sustained international demand for Cambodian rubber products and the sector’s strengthening contribution to the national economy. According to a report from…
Cambodia’s total exports reached US$6.88 billion in the first two months of 2025, marking a 9.8% increase from the US$6.26 billion recorded during the same period last year, according to the latest report from the General Department of Customs and Excise. The United States remained Cambodia’s largest export destination, purchasing goods worth US$2.43 billion, which…
A new energy vehicle (NEV) assembly plant by Chinese auto giant BYD is set to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 within the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), marking a significant step forward for Cambodia’s electric vehicle (EV) sector. The announcement was made during a meeting on April 10 between H.E. Sun Chanthol,…
Zhang Lianghong, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Kimou Environmental Holding Limited, paid a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on 9 April 2025 at the Peace Palace, where he expressed the company’s keen interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia. During the meeting, Zhang introduced the operations of Kimou Environmental…
In a groundbreaking initiative for the Kingdom’s energy sector, Chinese firm Guanzun Energy Investment Co., Ltd. is set to build Cambodia’s first and largest oil refinery in Kampot province. The milestone project, valued at up to USD 3.5 billion, was officially announced by the Kampot provincial administration and covered by Cambodian national television. Covering a…
Phnom Penh, Apr. 9 – Cambodia’s economy is set to maintain a strong and stable growth trajectory in 2025 and 2026, underpinned by solid external demand for manufactured goods and a sustained recovery in tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) latest economic outlook. In the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025, the ADB…
In celebration of World Health Day 2025, Wing Bank is uniting its employees for a blood donation drive and health fair while unveiling a state-of-the-art fitness center at its iconic tower in the heart of Phnom Penh. In partnership with Cambodia’s National Blood Transfusion Center (NBTC), Wing Bank is hosting a blood donation event to…
Officials and tourism industry leaders are rallying behind a bold initiative to construct ports along Cambodia’s Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers—described as the nation’s “uncut gems”—with the aim of strengthening the tourism sector and enhancing inland waterway transportation. An inter-ministerial meeting held on April 8 brought together key government figures and private sector representatives to…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, combined with the disruptive effects of the Covid-19 pandemic starting in late 2019, has accelerated the global adoption of digital technologies—particularly in commerce. Cambodia has been part of this rapid transformation, with its e-commerce sector reaching a value of $1.51 billion in 2024. According to the iTrade Bulletin released by the…