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Thai fruit traders face heat over Cambodia’s ban
Thai fruit traders face heat over Cambodia’s ban Industry insiders are of the view that fruit markets of both countries are highly interconnected through trade, processing and shared production, and the ban has had a huge negative impact on fruit...

New partnership supports Cambodia’s push toward digital payment adoption
Four entities join forces to promote cashless payments and link financial services with global lifestyle experiences. Bridge Bank A Cambodian financial institution has signed a partnership with a group of international service providers to expand...

MoU inked for Cambodia-Japan flight service
Synopsis: Air Cambodia to launch flight service to Osaka and Tokyo with one stop in China. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding on...

Japanese firms see opportunities in Kingdom’s cooling industry
The air-conditioning and cooling industry is on a growth path in the Kingdom and Japanese companies are exploring opportunities in the industry. Khmer Times Synopsis: Cambodia’s overall heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market is...

Singapore could be an ideal ‘hub for Khmer products’
Synopsis: Cambodian producers can benefit from Singapore’s streamlined distribution networks to reach broader regional and global markets. Singapore is well-positioned to serve as an ideal hub for Khmer products, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in...

Cambodia, South Korea record new avian flu cases in poultry
Since mid-June, Cambodia’s veterinary authority has confirmed six further highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in poultry flocks. Based on official notifications to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), these bring the...

Thai oil companies look for alternative markets after Cambodia ban
A PTT station in Siem Reap province. The Kingdom’s ban on refined oil imports from Thailand is leading Thai oil companies to ship their products to other Asian countries. Khmer Times The Kingdom’s ban on refined oil imports from Thailand is...

Cambodia boosts digital cultural industry with China
PHNOM PENH, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Hi View platform and the first Cambodian AI short drama were launched here on Sunday, aiming to promote the innovative application of AI-Generated Content (AIGC) technology in Cambodia's digital cultural...

President Trump pushes simple tariff deals as deadline pressures mount
President Donald Trump said that his administration will begin notifying trading partners of a sweeping new round of US tariffs on their exports, with duties set to take effect August 1. The move marks a major escalation in his push for what he...

Samdech Techo Hun Sen Urges Investment Promotion in Meun Chey Area to Boost Agro-industrial Growth (Video inside)
Hits: 208 Created: 02 July 2025 Hits: 208 (Prey Veng): Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen advised the Prey Veng provincial authorities to step up efforts to attract investment to the Meun Chey area, particularly in the industrial sector with an...

Minister MISTI visits TCU pipe factory and water facility in Kampong Speu to foster private investment and water supply sector growth MISTI
Minister MISTI visits the TCU pipe factory and water facility in Kampong Speu. MISTI Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, visited the TCU pipe production facility and the Borey Kamkor Water Treatment and Supply...

Fortune Of Thai Building Supplies Magnate Takes Hit As Consumers Turn Thrifty
Witoon Suriyawanakul. Bangkok post This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Thailand’s Richest 2025. See the full list here. Sliding shares of Siam Global House, which owns the Global House chain of building-materials and DIY stores, nearly...

Cambodia draws nearly 3 million foreign tourists in first 5 months
Cambodia draws nearly 3 million foreign tourists in first 5 months The impressive surge reflects a significant rebound for a sector crucial to the Kingdom’s economy, demonstrating renewed global confidence in Cambodia as a safe and attractive...

World : Cambodia and Singapore Pledge to Maintain Strong Bilateral Ties
PHNOM PENH, July 2 (Bernama) -- Cambodia and Singapore have pledged to move their 60-year bilateral relationship to new heights that will advance economic prosperity to both nations. Prime Minister Hun Manet and his visiting Singaporean...

Cambodia launches national strategies to address drought and climate resilient water management
With climate pressures rising and prolonged dry seasons becoming the new norm, Cambodia has officially launched two groundbreaking national strategies to tackle its most pressing water challenges. The launch of the Cambodia National Action Plan on...

Singapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade
SINGAPORE - Singapore and Cambodia will deepen their collaboration in several areas, including renewable energy, high-quality carbon credits and trade in food products, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Prime Minister...
Cambodia Partners with Chinese Firm on Smart Tourism Development
AKP Phnom Penh, July 01, 2025 -- Cambodian Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak received here on Sunday Mr. Li Tao, Chairman of Heilongjiang Province Maiku Information Technology Co., Ltd., and colleagues for a courtesy meeting. According to the...
Cambodia Attracts Nearly 3 Million International Tourists in January-May Period
AKP Phnom Penh, July 01, 2025 -- Cambodia attracted a total of 2.95 million international tourists in the first five months of 2025, 11.7 per cent increase from 2.64 million in the same period last year, according to a report from the Ministry of...

Young activists risk all to defend Cambodia’s environment
One year ago, Cambodia jailed five activists from the award-winning environmentalist group Mother Nature for plotting against the government, after they had sounded the alarm about river pollution and land reclamation projects. THE CLEARING...
Cambodia sees 50 pct rise in Chinese tourist arrivals in Jan.-May period
PHNOM PENH, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has recorded a 50 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists in the first five months of 2025, said the Ministry of Tourism's latest report released on Tuesday. A total of 488,973 Chinese visitors...