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Cambodia and Singapore vow to boost parliamentary cooperation, green energy, tourism, and combating cybercrime
High-level legislative talks between First Vice President Cheam Yeap and Singapore's Ambassador highlight joint actions on AI integration, renewable energy trade, multi-destination tourism, and global online scam suppression Phnom Penh: The historic diplomatic relationship spanning over six decades between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Singapore has achieved another milestone in p...
Read MoreOver 100 Chinese Enterprises Target Investments in Cambodia’s Agro-Industrial Sector
Cambodia's agricultural and agro-industrial sectors are poised for a significant influx of foreign capital as representatives from more than 100 Chinese enterprises expressed strong interest in investing and expanding their production chains across the Kingdom. The investment momentum was highlighted during a specialized conference titled "Development and Modernization of the Agricultural Sector i...
Read MoreChinese AI Leader iFLYTEK Pledges Support to Drive Cambodia’s Technology Adoption and Economic Modernization
China's prominent artificial intelligence and information technology provider iFLYTEK has expressed a strong commitment to supporting and accelerating Cambodia's ongoing digital transformation. The pledge was made during a high-level bilateral meeting on August 17, 2026, between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and an i...
Read MorePrek Toal Ramsar Site Officially Nominated as Cambodia’s Third ASEAN Heritage Park
Unanimous endorsement by ASEAN member states paves the way for Battambang's iconic wetland sanctuary to join Virachey and Bokor National Parks as a major conservation milestone The Prek Toal Ramsar Site, located within the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve in Battambang province, has achieved a major international milestone after being officially nominated for designation as an ASEAN Heritage Park. T...
Read MoreNortheastern Provinces Attract 72 Investment Proposals Valued at $2.65 Billion
Under the Special Investment Program 2025–2028, Mondulkiri alone secures 22 project proposals worth $511 million as government teams deploy a single-window mechanism to accelerate regional economic growth Cambodia's northeastern region is experiencing an unprecedented surge in economic interest, receiving 72 investment project proposals with a combined capital value of $2,650 million as of Augu...
Read MoreBorey Peng Huoth’s Phum Morakot Project Emerges as a High-Yield Investment Destination Along Phnom Penh’s 60-Meter Road
In a remarkable development timeline spanning little more than a year, premier Cambodian real estate developer Borey Peng Huoth has converted raw land along the highly strategic 60-Meter Road into Phum Morokot, a bustling residential township where homeowners will soon take up residence. Officially launched on May 16, 2025, the project has captured strong market demand from both homeowners and pro...
Read MoreCambodia Adds 845 New Factories and Creates Over 90,000 Jobs in First Half of 2026
Cambodia's industrial landscape experienced robust expansion during the first six months of 2026, with the establishment of 845 new factories generating more than 90,000 jobs across the Kingdom. Announcing the half-year development figures on August 5, 2026, Sun Mesa, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, highlighted that the steady growth underscores Cambodia's enduring...
Read MoreCambodia and Malaysia Forge Stronger Ties in Logistics, Renewable Energy, and Agriculture
Outcomes from the 3rd Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation highlight expanded trade initiatives, cross-border energy integration, and diversified agricultural exchanges Cambodia and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic ties by expanding strategic cooperation across several high-growth sectors, with a strong emphasis on logistics, renewable energy, and ...
Read MoreCambodia’s Tourism and Agriculture Ministries Sign Landmark MoU to Develop Agritourism and Ecotourism Hubs
Cambodia is moving to integrate its agriculture and tourism sectors under a joint strategic agreement designed to expand green belts, support rural communities, and keep more tourism revenue within the national economy. Minister of Tourism HE Huot Hak and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries HE Dith Tina officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive the development of agritou...
Read MoreADB Deploys $250 Million Emergency Loan to Safeguard Cambodia from Middle East Crisis Fallout
In response to escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East that continue to drive up global energy and food prices, the Asian Development Bank has approved a $250 million emergency loan to reinforce Cambodia's economic stability. The official financing agreement was signed on July 31 in Phnom Penh between HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and ...
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