Industry Minister Visits TCU Pipe Factory and Water Facility in Kampong Speu to Foster Private Investment and Water Supply Sector Growth

AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, on Thursday visited the TCU pipe production facility and Borey Kamkor Water Treatment and Supply station in Kampong Speu province to foster...

Visa Expands Card Acceptance at Makro Stores in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Enhancing Digital Payment Options

AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, on July 2 announced the expansion of its card acceptance services at Makro stores in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. This significant development advances the digital...

Cambodia in strong footing to deepen trade ties with US, business leader says

Cambodia has a promising opportunity to strengthen its trade and investment relationship with the United States amid shifting global supply chains and evolving geopolitical dynamics, according to a prominent business leader. Anthony Galliano,...

Singapore weighs in on Cambodia-Thailand dispute

Synopsis: Singaporean Prime Minister backs peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand border row through application of international laws. The Prime Minister of Singapore has expressed a strong desire to see Cambodia and Thailand settle their...

Cambodia earns 283.4 mln USD from milled rice export in first half of 2025

PHNOM PENH, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia exported 387,070 tonnes of milled rice in the first half of 2025, making a gross revenue of 283.4 million U.S. dollars, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said in a news release on Thursday. Fifty companies...

Cambodia and Singapore strengthen friendship and cooperation ties

After an official ceremony, Wong and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held bilateral talks on cooperation and regional affairs. They also highlighted the long and fruitful relationship between Cambodia and Singapore and expressed their support...

Historic Phnom Penh Building Set for Demolition as Preservation Calls Grow

In the shadow of gleaming high-rises in downtown Phnom Penh, the 75-year-old Nokor Meanchey building stands weathered and near-empty, marked for demolition over concerns about its structural integrity. Built just before Cambodia gained...

2 arrested over murderous attack on Phnom Penh construction worker

Retailers avoided a worst case scenario in Vietnam. But executives say Trump's trade deal could still hit consumers

The retail industry is breathing a sigh of relief after it appeared to avoid the worst case scenario on Vietnam tariffs. But some executives believe the tentative trade deal President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is still bad for business and...

Construction continues at future retail space, condominiums and engineering HQ in Sewickley

Construction continues at the future Orbital Engineering headquarters in Sewickley. Crews have been working for months to create a multi-use facility at the former R.D. Cole Funeral Home on Beaver Street. The funeral home was demolished earlier...

New border gate poised to boost further Cambodia-Vietnam trade

Synopsis: As both neighbouring nations have set a new target of bilateral trade amounting to around $20 billion, the new international border gate will play a key role in achieving this goal, says Mr Hun Sen. Senate President Hun Sen yesterday...

MAFF unveils key water project to drive climate-smart agriculture

Synopsis: The project is expected to promote climate-smart technologies that increase productivity while reducing emissions in the agricultural sector in Kratie province. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has launched the...

Retailers avoided a worst case scenario in Vietnam. Trump's trade deal could still hit consumers.

The retail industry is breathing a sigh of relief after it appeared to avoid the worst case scenario on Vietnam tariffs. But some executives believe the tentative trade deal President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is still bad for business and...

Tonga joins Ottawa Treaty as 166th State Party after Cambodia’s advocacy

Ly Thuch, First Vice-President of the CMAA and President of the Ottawa Convention, meets with Viliami Va’inga Tōnē, Ambassador of Tonga to the United Nations, in New York, on October 7, 2024. CMAA Synopsis: Cambodia celebrates Tonga’s accession as...

Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Sees Significant Revenue Growth in Early 2025

The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port has reported a remarkable financial performance in the first five months of 2025, with revenue exceeding USD 17.5 million, marking a notable increase of 22% compared to the same period last year. According to an...

Cambodia: Regulator emphasises commitment to upholding trust and transparency

At a public outreach seminar conducted in Takeo province, titled 'Procedures for Receiving and Resolving Insurance Complaints', Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) director general Bou Chanphirou highlighted the growth and strengthening of...

Cambodia-Japan economic package set to boost investment

Cambodia-Japan economic package set to boost investment The economic package is expected to support collaboration in key sectors like infrastructure, logistics, technology, manufacturing, and human capital development. Japan Monday reiterated its...

Cambodia and Saudi Arabia commit to strengthening trade, investment ties

Synopsis: Mr Hun Sen urges Saudi Arabia to consider investing in agriculture and agro-industry, especially in processing agricultural products for export. Cambodia and Saudi Arabia Tuesday expressed commitment to enhance bilateral relations by...

Cambodia, Turkiye ink deal on multimodal transport corridors

Synopsis: Turkiye’s strategic geographic position is expected to offer Cambodia an alternative gateway for exporting goods to European markets. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and Turkiye’s Ministry of Transport and...

Workshop discusses safety for construction workers

The workshop was attended by Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) senior officials, representatives of various ministries, International Labour Organisation, trade unions, civil societies and health experts attended the workshop,...