SEA Games 2023: A Celebration of Sports and Culture
PHNOM PENH – The South-East Asian (SEA) Games are a biennial multi-sport event that showcases the diversity and talent of the region. This year, the 32nd edition of the games will be held in Cambodia from May 5th to May … Continue reading SEA Games 2023: A Celebration of Sports and Culture
Cambodia’s Covid cluster cases hit 425
PHNOM PENH _ The Ministry of Health on March 5 confirmed 23 new cases of Covid-19 linked to the February 20 community transmission, bringing the total to 425 in just two weeks. The 25 include 10 Cambodians, 11 Chinese nationals … Continue reading Cambodia’s Covid cluster cases hit 425
CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
PHNOM PENH — The free trade agreement between Cambodia and China will provide greater market access to Cambodian products and bring more benefits to the two peoples, the Cambodian Commerce Ministry said on Monday after the two sides wrapped up … Continue reading CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s most active volcano Mount Merapi erupted on Friday, shooting a column of ash some 5,000m into the air in its second major eruption this month. Ash and sand covered areas several kilometres away from the peak of the … Continue reading Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts
Cambodia: Influx of Chinese Investment
Phnom Penh – Ever since the state visit of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Beijing in 1996, ties between Cambodia and China – or, more accurately, between Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party and the Chinese Communist Party – have grown only stronger. Political … Continue reading Cambodia: Influx of Chinese Investment
Germany: Search for qualified foreign workers
Berlin – State and private sector representatives in Germany – including Chancellor Angela Merkel, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier and Labor Minister Hubertus Heil – came together for a top-level summit on Monday, 16 December, to accelerate efforts to attract qualified … Continue reading Germany: Search for qualified foreign workers
Cambodia: Securing energy for expansion of economy
Phnom Penh – Economic growth in Cambodia is constrained by a lack of appropriate policy for electricity access and energy security. Only 50 per cent of Cambodia’s population had electricity access in 2016. Remarkably, by 2019, the number of households connected to … Continue reading Cambodia: Securing energy for expansion of economy
Cambodia signs Agreement with Huawei for 5G Network
Phnom Penh – Cambodia and Huawei signed an agreement on Sunday to develop the latest fifth generation 5G mobile network technology in the country, which the United States has urged its allies not to use. Cambodia is the first country … Continue reading Cambodia signs Agreement with Huawei for 5G Network
Cambodia: One of the fastest-growing economies
Phnom Penh – The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) announced that it has handed over the Cambodia National Productivity Master Plan 2020–2030. The document and recommendations were handed to Cambodia’s Senior Minister of Industry and Handicraft Kitti Setha Pandita Cham Prasidh … Continue reading Cambodia: One of the fastest-growing economies
Cambodia: Alila to open new Luxury Resort
Sihanoukville – At much as $1 billion in tourism investment is going into Cambodia’s 443 kilometer coast, filling a hotel and resort gap between Thailand and Vietnam. Etienne Chenevier, a veteran French developer in Cambodia, is joining with Alila Hotels … Continue reading Cambodia: Alila to open new Luxury Resort