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There’s a broad consensus on Cambodia that it has become one of the attractive destinations of the world. In gist, it has become the apple of the eye for global investors. Going by the latest report of the Council for the Development of Cambodia – ...

Cambodia’s international trade with 170 countries exceeded $52 billion from August 2023 to July this year, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to the same period last year, said Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information (MoI). ...

The Kingdom exported 248,535 tonnes of rubber products earning more than $397 million in the first three quarters of 2024, according to a report released by the General Directorate of Rubber on Friday. ...

Official data showed on Friday that Cambodia earned $394 million in revenue from exports of natural rubber latex in the first nine months of 2024, up 18 percent from $332.6 million in the same period last year. ...

Peace, political stability, macroeconomic stability and multilateral and bilateral free trade agreements have played a critical role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and fostering economic growth in the Kingdom, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice- President of Council for the Development ...

To help address climate change impacts and foster a sustainable financial ecosystem in Cambodia, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is collaborating with the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) to boost the capacity of local financial institutions in the climate finance space. ...

Hun Manet has warned against false land requests using underprivileged households as an excuse, emphasising legal action for offenders, while social analysts call for reinvestigations of fraudulent cases and stricter, clearer land allocation procedures. ...

Australian ambassador to Cambodia Derek Yip expressed interest in Cambodia’s infrastructure development plans, as trade between the two countries exceeded $220 million in the first three quarters of 2024. ...

WWF Cambodia has expressed concerns over a drastic decline in the Northern red muntjac population (Muntiacus vaginalis), which has dropped by more than 60% within just six years in the Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary in Mondulkiri province. The organisation attributed the decline primarily to the ...

As the closing deadline for contributions to the Foundation for Border Infrastructure Development approaches, there has been a surge of donation. ...

Cambodia has raised $26.3 million from charitable people for border infrastructure development, and the fundraising campaign will be concluded by the end of the month, according to an official announcement on Sunday.​ ...

A consultative workshop on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) governance and ethics was held by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to gather input from relevant stakeholders and prepare a draft for the ASEAN Secretariat. “In governing GenAI, we must prioritise public interests,” said MPTC secretary ...

The ASEAN member states are taking steps toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) across the region, as highlighted during a consultative workshop, held in Phnom Penh this evening, October 17. The workshop, themed “Expanded ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics – Generative AI,” gathered representatives from ...

A delegation from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) attended the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the World Week of Scientific Francophonie in Toulouse, France. ...

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been championed by the highest levels of the Cambodian state as well as a myriad of international donors and development partners, who correctly understand it to be a cornerstone of Cambodia’s National Strategic Development Plan, Sustainable Development ...

Over the past decade, Cambodia has progressed in integrating into the global trade network and diversifying its exports beyond traditional products such as garments and textiles. Amid the changing global trade landscape, the country faces challenges such as trade disruptions and intensified competition. It is now ...

The government is actively working to expand its power generation and transmission capabilities to meet the country’s growing energy demands, said Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy. ...

When Davuth fell behind on his microfinance loan earlier this year, a credit officer visited his home in Ratanakiri province almost daily. The officer pressured him to borrow from neighbourhood lenders or sell his farmland – his main source of income and livelihood, he said. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia and the Cambodian Oknha Association held discussions on the export of Cambodian food and agricultural products to France and the European Union. ...

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the People’s Republic of China have vowed to strengthen their relationship, especially by further strengthening their iron-clad friendship, diamond cooperation, and comprehensive partnership. ...

To help address climate change impacts and foster a sustainable financial ecosystem in Cambodia, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is collaborating with the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) to boost the capacity of local financial institutions in the climate finance space. ...

Cambodia-Vietnam trade volume reached $5.81 billion, up 21.9 percent from $4.77 billion in the same period in 2023, according to a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE). ...

The Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) has handled more than 14,000 flights with 1.3 million passengers in the first year of its operation, the airport operator said on Wednesday. ...

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Operators announced discounts on terminals and operational fees for new flights and airlines to encourage the establishment of new routes and expanding business operations at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). ...