Cambodia’s mining sector witnessed significant growth in 2024, generating nearly $100 million in non-tax revenue—a 79% increase compared to 2023—according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak. The surge reflects a notable expansion in mining exploration and commercial operations across the country, positioning the sector as an increasingly important contributor to national development. The…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Ambassador Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 19 at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. The meeting underscored the growing bilateral relations between the UAE and Cambodia, with both parties expressing a strong desire to deepen cooperation in…
On May 16, 2025, during the 80th founding anniversary of the Cambodian National Police, Prime Minister Hun Manet addressed several critical issues, including national security, police reforms, and the future of Phnom Penh International Airport. His speech highlighted key government strategies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Cambodian National Police and dispelled rumors surrounding…
The inaugural round of negotiations for the Cambodia-U.S. Agreement on Reciprocal Trade has successfully concluded, marking a significant step toward enhancing bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. The talks took place from May 13-15 in Washington, D.C., under the framework of the Ad Hoc Cambodia-U.S. Bilateral Relations Coordination Working Group, in collaboration with…
Phnom Penh – In a strategic move to enhance the small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), led by H.E. Hem Vanndy, chaired an inter-ministerial meeting to accelerate the integration and synchronization of Cambodia’s SME data systems. The initiative aims to address persistent issues arising from fragmented…
The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Advisory Board convened a strategic high-level meeting on Monday at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) to assess progress and chart the future direction of Cambodia’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. National Focus on Science, Technology and Innovation Development Co-chaired by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of…
Cambrew Ltd., part of the Carlsberg Group and one of the leading beverage producers in Cambodia, announced the official launch of its Carlsberg Store on Wingmall. The move positions Wingmall as a major retailer and distributor of Cambrew’s diverse beverage portfolio, encompassing a wide array of beers, energy drinks, carbonated soft drinks, and water. This…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 2025: The painting exhibition “Color Outside the Lines”, organised by Humans of Phnom Penh (HoPP), concluded with great success at the SOSORO – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum after two days of cultural engagement and artistic expression. The event, held from May 9–10, was graced by H.E. Samheng Boros, Minister attached…
Oudong, Kandal Province – May 11, 2025: Cambodia observed Visak Bochea Day 2025 with a solemn and spiritual ceremony at Phnom Preah Reachtroap (Oudong), home to the revered stupa of Buddha’s relics. The event drew thousands of Buddhist followers from across the country to honour the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha. Presided over…
JAKARTA — In a candid policy speech delivered at the ASEAN Secretariat on May 5, Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen acknowledged that ASEAN’s actions during the Cambodian civil war contributed to prolonging the conflict. However, he also recognised ASEAN’s subsequent contributions to restoring peace in Cambodia and strengthening regional unity. The address was…
The recently inaugurated Morodok Techo Interchange marks another milestone in Phnom Penh’s growing infrastructure network. Built by the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC), the project is a reflection of the group’s ongoing commitment to Cambodia’s urban development and modernisation. OCIC’s founder, Pung Kheav Se, is one of the most prominent and active investors in Cambodia.…
Phnom Penh, May 5 – Senate President and former Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Hun Sen, is set to visit Timor-Leste and Indonesia this month, reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to regional diplomacy and its pivotal role in ASEAN integration and peacebuilding. Cambodia and Timor-Leste: A Growing Friendship On May 7, Hun Sen will begin his official…
The April 22 terror attack in India’s Pahalgam district of Jammu & Kashmir is yet another testimony of state-sponsored terrorism, where 26 innocent tourists were brutally killed in cold blood. What makes this act even more horrifying is the chilling detail that the gunmen reportedly asked all victims about their religion before shooting them—ensuring that…
