Russians, Cambodians arrested for fraud using the name of Senate President Hun Sen

The Department of Anti-Technology Crime has cracked down on a gang of Telegram scammers – including 2 Russian nationals – who fraudulently used the name of Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, to swindle unsuspecting Cambodians. The...

Cambodia and US advance on reciprocal trade deal

This on line meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and Deputy Assistant USTR for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Sarah Ellerman. The joint statement, which will be released soon, reflects the progress in negotiations for a...

Cambodia, Japan launch 1st phase of cross-border QR code payment linkage

PHNOM PENH, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Japan on Friday launched the first phase of cross-border QR code payment connection, said a press release from the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). NBC's Governor Chea Serey presided over the launch...

Samdech Sudary Reiterates Cambodia’s Move to Bring Border Di...

AKP Phnom Penh, July 05, 2025 -- Speaking to the frontline armed forces, Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, reiterated the National Assembly’s full support for the Royal Government’s...

Government Unveils Plans for Agro-Industrial Zones in Western Cambodia

In a significant boost for the economy of western Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on July 1, 2025, the establishment of agro-industrial zones in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pursat provinces. This decision was made during his...

Cambodia and Malaysia Launch Business Matching Program to Enhance Investment Cooperation

In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties, Cambodia and Malaysia have jointly established a business matching program aimed at boosting investment growth between the two nations. The program, held from June 26 to 29, saw...

China the target in US-Vietnam trade deal

The agreement reached by the US and Vietnam on “reciprocal tariffs” announced on Wednesday underscores the nature of Trump’s economic war against the world. It is aimed at establishing a global economic dictatorship directed against China, whose...

Cambodia and Malaysia Set to Boost Investment Cooperation in Key Sectors

In a significant move to enhance economic collaboration, a delegation from Malaysia, including investors, businessmen, and representatives from the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently met with officials from Cambodia’s Ministry of...

Cambodia, Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA) organised an official launching ceremony for cross-border payments via QR Code on "Cross-Border QR Payment Cooperation between Cambodia...

Cambodia, US Agree on Draft Joint Statement on Framework for US-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade: Spokesperson Unit

Hits: 202 (Phnom Penh): The Royal Government Spokesperson Unit has the honor to inform the public that in the morning of 4 July 2025, at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman...

Paetongtarn orders review of returning 20 ancient artifacts to Cambodia

Paetongtarn denies fake news on artifact returns, orders review amid budget concerns and sovereignty assurances. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Minister of Culture Paetongtarn Shinawatra chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Culture,...

The India-US trade deal is on Trump's desk. Will he sign?

The key sticking points remain the same as reported by Mint on 11 June. “The final stretch of India-US trade talks has centred around sensitive sectors such as dairy, agriculture, digital, genetically modified (GM) seeds and medical services, with...

US-India mini trade deal in works to avoid 26% reciprocal tariff set to kick in from July 9

NEW DELHI: India and the United States may ink a mini trade deal by Monday to avoid a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff, which is set to kick in from July 9, with the two countries seeking to reduce disagreements over opening access to Indian markets...

Trade Deal With Vietnam Draws Mixed Reactions from U.S. Retailers

“It’s not great, but it could’ve been worse.” That seems to be the main reaction by retailers to news that the Trump administration had reached a tentative tariff deal with Vietnam that called for 20% levies on imported goods from that country,...

With Liberation Day deadline approaching, Trump the dealmaker struggles to close

Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump holds a chart outlining his 'Liberation Day' tariffs on April 2. The Trump administration has set a July 9 deadline for reaching trade deals with dozens of countries.BRENDAN...

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’s East Wing Auditing and Consulting joins UHY network

UHY International has expanded its global network to Cambodia by incorporating East Wing Auditing and Consulting, based in Phnom Penh. The UHY International network now comprises more than 320 offices in 96 countries, employing more than 10,000...

Cambodia, US agree on Draft Joint Statement on Framework for US-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

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...

Trade Deal Leaves Vietnam With Questions and One Big Challenge

(Bloomberg) -- With the dust far from having settled on this week’s US-Vietnam trade agreement, one thing is clear: companies operating in what’s become one of the most vibrant Asian economies are on notice to move up the value chain. A key...