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Cambodia received 547,798 Chinese visitors in 2023, up 412.5 percent from only 106,875 in a year earlier, said a Ministry of Tourism’s report released on Friday. ...

When it comes to EU-based companies, many prioritise transitioning to renewable energy and if Cambodia can show progress in this space it would make the country more attractive, said a new report, titled, ‘Cambodia’s Attractiveness for EU Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)’. The report was produced ...

Cambodia has asked the government of India to provide scholarships to Cambodian National Police officers on advanced technological training to help combat online fraud. ...

In collaboration with Manulife Cambodia, the APSARA Authority has launched the “Angkor-Manulife Community Park” project, aiming to plant over 10,000 saplings in a 5.5-hectare area in Angkor Park. ...

Wanli Tire Co Ltd, a State-owned enterprise based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, has begun construction of a new-phase production base amid a recovery of the country’s tire industry last year. ...

A Cambodian senior government official has painted a rosier picture for Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation in 2024, saying that a steady increase in bilateral trade and investment volumes has benefited both countries and peoples. ...

A China-aided mine clearance project has cleared over 100 square km land contaminated with mines and explosive remnants of war (eras) in Cambodia, benefiting some 1.5 million people, a senior government official said. ...

On Wednesday, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) announced the release of 10 investment projects worth $60 million in textile, garment, footwear, and manufacturing industries, creating 12,695 jobs. ...

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has maintained a 6.2 percent growth for Cambodia in the current year in its January 2024 Quarterly Update. ...

King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk granted an audience for a group of nearly 200 tycoons led by Ly Yong Phat, president of the Cambodian Oknha Association on Saturday. ...

A national crackdown on illegal goldmines has led to three unauthorized operations being closed in Memot, Tbong Khum province. ...

The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, Thor Chetha, on January 19, presided over the handover ceremony of “Mavic 3E Drone and Bathymetric” with the help of Chinese company Guang Dong and closing training courses on use for measurement and service to the water resources ...

Cambodia attracted some 5.43 million international tourists in 2023, a sharp increase of 139 percent from 2.27 million in 2022, the Ministry of Tourism pointed out in a report on Friday. ...

APSARA National Authority cooperates with the Khmer Cultural Heritage Organization to launch a heritage education program at Wat Lolie Primary School. ...

France has pledged to assist Cambodia with an additional 200 million euros ($217.66 million) to boost vocational training in energy and clean water treatment. ...

A draft law on water transportation has been created to strengthen the sector and find solutions to serve national and international trade, while supporting national economic growth. ...

EuroCham Cambodia has published a guidebook, ‘Alternative Manufacturing and Special Economic Zones Guidebook 2024’, providing insight for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry stakeholders seeking information about Cambodia’s manufacturing sphere. ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training strongly urges all owners and directors of manufacturing enterprises and other business establishments to actively participate in enhancing fire prevention measures, as well as safety and occupational health protocols for workers. ...

The government has permitted private firm Focus Trans Global Venture Co Ltd (FTGV) to study the construction of a new airport in Mondulkiri province, northeast of Cambodia, as well as invest in a build, operate and transfer (BOT) model, the Office of the Council Minister ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with President Emmanuel Macron Thursday at the Élysée Palace on the first day of his official visit to France, where he emphasized possibilities for economic collaboration between the two countries. ...

The General Department of Customs and Excise collected approximately $201.4 million of tax revenue in December 2023, which was less than the planned 12.25 percent target. ...

The impact of digital transformation on the European banking sector and the potential for Cambodia to tap into fintech innovations were hot topics of discussion at EuroCham’s latest event. ...

Skills-training center for data science, DataU Academy, has been delivering industry-high demand skills to data enthusiasts, while connecting students with employers, since 2019. ...

The government approved 10 investment projects, totalling more than $60 million, in the first 15 days of 2024, primarily in the garment manufacturing industry. ...