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Cambodia should develop its AI industry as a powerful tool for economic growth, said Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth. “AI has become a new catalyst for growth and prosperity and can even save lives in a way that we have never seen before,” he told a ...

Cambodia and Saudi Arabia Monday explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the agricultural sector. This move comes as both countries seek to enhance economic cooperation and explore new trade avenues. ...

Seven Cambodian secondary education institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the International Education College of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a renowned Chinese university, aiming to enhance collaboration and contribute to the development of Cambodia’s education sector. ...

The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, will assist the Philippines in launching the document verification website verify.gov.ph by 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance the efficiency and transparency of public service delivery. ...

Cambodia has a total public debt of $11.78 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2024 which continues to remain at sustainable and low risk, according to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, yesterday. ...

Cambodia exported products worth $23.93 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, up 16.8 percent over the same period last year, said a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise released on Tuesday. ...

The Royal Government is working to enhance the country’s investment climate by negotiating Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with six countries in the region and Europe. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is actively encouraging environmental education for preschool children and their guardians to instil a love of nature, promote environmental conservation, and raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. ...

Cambodia’s containerized import and export cargo movement has increased more than five-fold over the past 12 years and is set to double again by 2030, straining the market’s logistics capacity. ...

The Techo Santhepheap Angkol Beach Road, a $10 million project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of the ‘Second Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth’ initiative, has emerged as a major draw of visitors in Kep province, transforming approximately 3,000 ...

The Cambodia Packaging Development Center (CPC) Friday officially launched to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the domestic food industry. It aims to improve food security, minimise waste, and establish Cambodia as a leader in sustainable food processing. ...

The Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, Dr. Chea Serey, has asked the Chinese side to continue to expand cross-border payment connections between the two countries to further support the promotion of trade, investment, and tourism. ...

Fishermen have reported a considerable increase in fish yields compared to last year, though officials have yet to formally confirm the promising harvest momentum. ...

Hok Sreymom has been crowned winner in the Mentor category of the Women of the Future Southeast Asia Award at an awards ceremony in Singapore on November 27. Sreymom is an entrepreneur, content creator and dedicated mother who empowers rural women to expand their home-based ...

The Ministry of Planning’s National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and the EU officially launched the “EU Twinning” project on December 5.​ The event was attended by Minister of Planning Bin Troachhey, EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans and Team Europe representatives from Italy, France, Poland ...

Around 15 per cent of Cambodia’s total population and 16 per cent of its agricultural land are at risk of flooding, while by 2050, climate change could reduce the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by approximately 3% to 9.4%, according to a disaster risk assessment ...

Cambodia is optimistic about increasing the number of Chinese tourists and investors, particularly from Hong Kong and Macau, following fruitful discussions during the “GX Foundation Khmer Cuisine Charity Dinner”. ...

The labour union group requested that Prime Minister Hun Manet intervene in resolving 18 outstanding proposals, such as the amendment law on trade unions aimed at promoting labour rights and improving working conditions. ...

King Norodom Sihamoni has lauded the leadership of Senate President Hun Sen, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, and Prime Minister Hun Manet for steering Cambodia towards rapid development across all sectors and regions. ...

Held on Friday in Phnom Penh, the ASEAN-Malaysian Business Chambers Summit 2024, a pivotal event that brought together representatives from Malaysian business communities across Southeast Asia, showcased the dynamic business environment within ASEAN and highlighted new investment opportunities in the region. ...

Laos and Cambodia recently signed three agreements in Phnom Penh to promote bilateral ties and cooperation. ...

In November, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) endorsed 40 new investment projects and 3 production expansion projects with a total investment capital of $940 million, generating some 39,000 job opportunities for the locals. ...

Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 gathers 300 participants to explore digital literacy, security, AI and data journalism through workshops, expert-led sessions and mentorship, fostering innovation, collaboration and practical solutions for Cambodia’s digital transformation. ...

Cambodian authorities plan to crack down on spam SMS hotspots by accelerating the approval of a cybersecurity law targeting hardware-based spam generation, alongside public awareness efforts and a ban on Fake BTS devices. ...