Democratic progress isn’t just about what happens in a capital city; it’s about the power held by the person living in a remote village. Recently, a high-level meeting in Phnom Penh proved that the gears of decentralization are turning faster than ever. When Mr. Arno Wicki of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) […]
When a baby is born into an endangered species, it’s more than just a birth—it’s a victory. A quiet triumph against extinction. A whisper of hope carried on the current of a river that has seen centuries of life. This week, Cambodia celebrated exactly that kind of moment. A newborn Irrawaddy dolphin calf has been
What if the message on your phone looked real—too real to question? What if the voice on the other end sounded exactly like your bank officer? And what if, by the time you realized it was all a lie, your life savings were already gone? That’s not fiction. That’s Cambodia in 2025. More than US$45
When it comes to strengthening healthcare systems, sometimes a single, well-targeted investment can spark lasting change. That’s exactly what’s happening in Cambodia’s northeastern provinces, where Japan has stepped forward with more than US$316,000 in grant aid to improve surgical services and healthcare infrastructure. But this isn’t just about money. It’s about access. It’s about equity.
Siem Reap is changing the game. For decades, Cambodia’s tourism crown jewel has drawn millions to Angkor Wat. Backpackers. Culture seekers. History lovers. But now? Siem Reap is pivoting—boldly and strategically—toward a new frontier: the Middle East. This isn’t just about filling hotel rooms. It’s about attracting high-spending Gulf travelers, unlocking billionaire-level investments, and reshaping
What happens when smarter water management meets strategic financing? You don’t just improve irrigation—you transform livelihoods. On February 17, Cambodia took another decisive step toward modernizing its agricultural backbone. H.E. Chann Sinath, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), led a high-level kick-off meeting with a delegation from the Asian
When two neighboring nations share more than just a border—when they share history, trust, and strategic interests—every meeting carries weight. And this week in Phnom Penh, that weight translated into momentum. Cambodia’s Senate President, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, met with a senior military delegation from Laos in what can only be
Cambodia is quietly rewriting its economic story — and this time, Canada is playing a bigger role than ever before. On February 13, H.E. Sun Chanthol, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), welcomed H.E. Alan Bowman, Director General for Southeast Asia and Oceania at
Cambodia is flipping the switch on a new energy era. In 2025, the Kingdom’s total installed power capacity climbed to 5,932 megawatts (MW)—a robust 14.4 percent increase from 5,183 MW in 2024. That’s not just incremental growth. That’s acceleration. At the same time, electricity consumption jumped to 22,361 gigawatt-hours (GWh), up sharply from 19,972 GWh
Cambodia is no longer just catching up in the fintech race—it’s quietly setting the pace. In a striking sign of the Kingdom’s growing digital clout, Cambodia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, H.E. Chea Vandeth, recently held high-level talks with H.E. Ms. Ekaterine Galdava, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia. The topic? A bold possibility: