(Phnom Penh): Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi Bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), concluded a three-day official visit to Cambodia with a meeting on Friday afternoon (Sep. 19) with General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), at the RCAF General Headquarters. During their…
(Phnom Penh): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing to broaden its collaboration with Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), focusing on four priority areas identified during a high-level meeting in Phnom Penh on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Minister Hem Vanndy and attended by an ADB delegation led by Mr. Jose…
Phnom Penh, Sept. 18, 2025 – Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are emerging as a key driver in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Cambodia, particularly from China. According to official figures, Chinese direct investment in the Kingdom reached approximately $3.4 billion in 2024, a sharp rise from under $500 million in 2012. Deputy Prime Minister…
Phnom Penh: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin co-signed the Agreement on the Cooperation on Projects of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Special Fund 2025 on 17 September 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, according to a press release seen on Thursday (Sep. 18). Within the…
Phnom Penh— The Embassy of India in Phnom Penh hosted a special event to mark the celebration of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. The gathering underscored India’s commitment to fostering technical cooperation and strengthening ties with Cambodia through one of its most impactful international development initiatives. Hem Vanndy,…
Phnom Penh — Techo International Airport has attracted significant attention from both domestic and international travellers since its inauguration, thanks to its large scale, modern facilities, and stunning architectural design. As part of its operations, the airport authority has publicly released the official parking fee structure, providing clear guidelines for motorcycles, cars, SUVs, buses, and…
Phnom Penh: Cambodian exports to the member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) reached more than $6.6 billion during the first eight months of 2025, marking a nearly 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce. From January to August 2025, Cambodia…
Phnom Penh — Nearly 30 leading French companies have arrived in Cambodia this week to explore new investment prospects and deepen economic ties with the Kingdom, the French Embassy in Phnom Penh announced this morning. The high-level delegation is being led by H.E. Olivier Richard, French Ambassador to Cambodia; Ms. Sophie Sidos-Vicat, President of the…
(Phnom Penh): Yesterday, the Government of the United Kingdom and the Royal Government of Cambodia sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will guide a three-year collaboration to strengthen Cambodia’s regulatory system through the adoption of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) practices. The agreement is part of the UK-ASEAN Economic Integration Programme, managed by the UK’s…
Phnom Penh — Cambodia’s newly operational Techo International Airport (TIA) is set to roll out a modern smart gate immigration system designed to streamline the entry and exit process for Cambodian nationals and foreign travellers from 17 key countries. Announcing the development, Lieutenant General Sok Veasna, Director-General of the General Department of Immigration, said on…
The Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Network (CamWEN) and the Women’s Business Council Philippines (WomenBizPH) today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to advance women’s entrepreneurship, cultural heritage preservation, and economic empowerment across ASEAN. The MOU signing, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia during the State Visit of His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the President of the…
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet yesterday welcomed the commencement of operations at Techo International Airport (TIA), marking a new milestone in the Kingdom’s aviation sector. “Welcome the launch of TIA, which will begin providing flight services for national and international travellers, further broadening Cambodia’s connection to the world,” he stated on…
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has launched a targeted training course on “Public Procurement Implementation Procedures” aimed at improving the efficiency and awareness of its internal budget and procurement units. The program officially commenced with an opening ceremony in Phnom Penh, presided over by H.E. Dr. Nhim Khemara, Permanent Secretary of…