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Cambodia has jumped 27 places in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, reaching the 118th spot globally. This progress highlights the country’s rapid push to integrate artificial intelligence into public services and digital infrastructure. What Happened? In the latest Government AI Readiness Index released by Oxford Insights, Cambodia emerged as one of the fastest-growing nations […]
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Senate approved legislation ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), reinforcing the country’s commitment to international law and a rules-based global order, experts said. The Senate approved the law by consensus on January 21. Fifty-eight senators took part in the session, chaired by First Vice
PARIS — Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, Cham Nimul, met on Friday with senior executives from MEDEF International, France’s largest business federation, to promote the Southeast Asian nation as an emerging destination for trade and investment. The meeting brought together François Corbin, vice president of MEDEF International, and representatives from six major French companies, as Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s banking and financial sector recorded moderate credit growth and strong deposit expansion in 2025, underscoring continued system stability despite ongoing global and domestic economic headwinds, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). Outstanding loans rose 4.1% from a year earlier to about $63 billion, while customer deposits climbed 14.7%
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s agricultural sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, exporting 14.9 million tonnes of products—a 28% increase over the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), this surge generated approximately $5 billion in total revenue, solidifying agriculture’s role as a cornerstone of the national economy. The Rice
PHNOM PENH – National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey met with a high-level delegation from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Thursday to chart the course for Cambodia’s 2026 economic strategy. The meeting, led by AMRO Director Mr. Yasuto Watanabe, signaled a deepening partnership as Cambodia transitions from a traditional
Cambodia’s Tire Industry Explodes with Nearly $1.4 Billion in 2025 Exports PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s industrial landscape is undergoing a massive transformation as the nation’s fledgling tire manufacturing sector officially hit “powerhouse” status. In 2025, tire exports reached a staggering $1.38 billion, marking a nearly 58% increase over the previous year’s $874 million. This surge
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia intensified its war on transnational cybercrime Friday, deporting 209 foreign nationals as part of a massive regional effort to dismantle “scam farms.” The group—consisting of 73 South Koreans and 136 Myanmar citizens—was handed over to their respective home authorities by the General Department of Immigration. Officials confirmed the group includes a
The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) is shifting into high gear this spring, launching two high-profile trade events in February and March designed to fast-track exports to China and Japan. Expanding the Footprint in China The momentum begins in February with a dedicated B2B matchmaking event in Phnom Penh. In a strategic partnership with
Cambodia is pivoting from a labor-intensive economy to a high-tech industrial hub. On Thursday, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Economic and Industrial Research Federation reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading Cambodia’s human resources through advanced cooperation in drone technology, automation, and vocational excellence. This strategic roadmap, discussed between Federation President Liang Songshou and Deputy