Japan’s Tohoku University Research on Cambodia’s Logistics Systems and Economic Corridor Development
MPWT Undersecretary Vasim Sorya meets Japanese delegation led by Professor Yukiharu KOBAYASHI to review JICA-backed logistics initiatives and cross-border transport strategies Phnom Penh: Modernizing national logistics networks and optimizing key economic corridors remain fundamental drivers for lowering transport costs and strengthening Cambodia's regional competitiveness. On September 30, 202...
Read MoreCambodia and Japan Launch “Co-Creation Space Economy Symposium” to Drive Tech Innovation and Green Growth
Minister Chea Vandeth outlines draft 5-year National Space Program and highlights scholarships for 48 postgraduate students to build human capital Phnom Penh: Leveraging space technology and satellite applications has emerged as a transformative frontier for expanding digital economies, strengthening environmental stewardship, and accelerating sustainable development. On the morning of Septembe...
Read MoreIndustry Ministry Launches CAM-PACK+ Project to Expand MSME Market Access Through Packaging Innovation
Minister Hem Vanndy leads a $300,000 Mekong-Lancang funded initiative to enhance packaging standards and regional trade integration across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam Phnom Penh: Elevating packaging quality and integrating innovative design technologies have become crucial strategic prerequisites for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to overcome market barriers and integrate ...
Read MorePeng Huoth Group Donates Construction Materials to Complete 18-Room Boys’ Facility at Branch Center Kampoul
Peng Huoth Group has joined hands with philanthropic donors and community partners to donate essential construction materials toward finalizing an 18-room residential building for young boys at the Branch Center Kampoul. Handed over on October 5, 2026, the company's donation includes roofing tiles, structural steel, floor tiles, and 10 tonnes of cement to accelerate the final construction phase of...
Read MoreCambodia Joins Global Leaders at 4th UNESCO AI Ethics Forum in Riyadh to Promote Inclusive and Responsible AI Governance
CADT President Seng Sopheap highlights Cambodia's AI ecosystem, human capital development, and ethical frameworks before 1,200 international delegates in Saudi Arabia Riyadh: Establishing global governance frameworks and ethical benchmarks for artificial intelligence (AI) has become a top international priority to ensure that rapid technological advancements serve human-centric and equitable de...
Read MoreCambodia and Japan Partner to Prioritize Railway Network Rehabilitation and Urban Rail Systems
Cambodia and Japan have officially initiated joint consultations to establish strategic priorities for restoring national railway infrastructure and conducting preliminary studies on urban rail transit systems. The initial high-level session, convened on September 28, 2026, was chaired by H.E. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The meeting broug...
Read MoreCambodian Exports Reach 177 Countries as Annual Volume Surges Near 35 Billion Dollars
Cambodia has expanded its commercial export footprint to 177 countries worldwide, driving overall export value to nearly 35 billion U.S. dollars despite complex global and regional economic challenges. The trade performance was presented in an official report during a Cabinet Plenary Meeting held on September 25, 2026, under the leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet. The repor...
Read MoreCambodia and New Zealand Commit to Expanding Strategic Cooperation in Trade, Renewable Energy, and Technology Transfer
In high-level talks with Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Ambassador Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani pledges to strengthen bilateral ties, vocational training, and regional collaboration Cambodia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation across key high-potential sectors, focusing on economic trade, direct investment, technology transf...
Read MoreBentley’s Power Line Systems Positioned to Help Address U.S. Electricity Shortage
The United States is facing a growing electricity shortage as demand from artificial intelligence data centers and broader electrification puts increasing pressure on the nation’s aging power grid. Bentley Systems estimates that the country could need an additional 35 gigawatts of capacity by 2030 to support AI data centers alone. At the center of efforts to expand and modernize the grid is Pow...
Read MoreCDC Mandates Full Transition to Digital Invoicing for Public Service Payments
The Council for the Development of Cambodia has announced the official rollout of a standardized digital invoicing system for all public service payments handled by the institution. Formally issued through guidance on September 26, 2026, pursuant to Instruction No. 1707/26 C.D.C. dated September 25, 2026, the strategic transition is designed to simplify administrative procedures, reduce processing...
Read MoreBentley Systems and Tata Projects Partner to Prepare Students for Infrastructure Careers
Bentley Systems and Tata Projects have announced a strategic collaboration to help prepare university students for careers in India’s rapidly evolving infrastructure sector. The partnership, formalized through a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to bridge the gap between classroom education and real-world engineering practice by giving students hands-on exposure to infrastr...
Read MoreCambodian Transport Delegation Meets AIIB Officials in Beijing to Strengthen Infrastructure Funding and Project Delivery
Minister Peng Ponea holds talks with AIIB Investment Director Kim-See Lim to review ongoing projects, evaluate new proposals, and expand development financing ties Beijing: Strengthening strategic partnerships with international financial institutions remains a vital component of Cambodia's broader efforts to expand its infrastructure network and foster sustainable economic development. On the ...
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