Why KHQR Matters in 2025 Cambodia has quietly become one of Southeast Asia’s most progressive digital payment ecosystems. At the center of this transformation is KHQR, Cambodia’s national QR code payment standard powered by the Bakong National Payment System. What started as a domestic solution to unify banks and e-wallets has rapidly evolved into a […]
PAILIN – While regional border tensions often disrupt local economies, Cambodia’s Pailin Longan industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience, generating over $35 million in export revenue during the first 11 months of 2025. This represents a significant 26.44% increase compared to the same period in 2024, signaling a new era for Cambodian agro-industry. Market Stability Through
Thailand’s Defence Minister is set to join ongoing high-level negotiations with Cambodia this Saturday to discuss a potential truce. According to Reuters, the Thai Prime Minister confirmed the meeting on Friday as border clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbors entered their third consecutive week. Should the Thai Defence Minister reach an agreement with his
PHNOM PENH – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Thursday held a high-level briefing for representatives of 21 diplomatic missions, providing updates on the evolving situation at the Cambodia-Thailand border. Cambodia reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution through diplomatic dialogue. The briefing was led by H.E.
The question on the minds of many travelers, investors, and aviation professionals is simple but powerful: will there finally be direct flights from Europe to Cambodia after the ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA)? Following Cambodia’s official ratification of AE CATA on December 25, 2025, interest in nonstop Europe–Cambodia air routes has surged. For
Phnom Penh, December 26, 2025 — Cambodia has taken a major step toward deeper global aviation integration after the National Assembly officially approved the draft law ratifying the ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA) on December 25, 2025. The approval marks a historic milestone for Cambodia’s aviation sector and positions the country to benefit
The Thai tourism industry, a vital pillar of the nation’s economy, is currently facing a precarious challenge that extends far beyond simple border logistics. Following the recent destruction of Hindu deity statues by the Thai military at the An Ses area along the Cambodian border, a wave of diplomatic and religious outrage has reached New
PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reaffirmed Cambodia’s steadfast commitment to upholding the spirit of the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration. This position was re-emphasized during a telephone conversation held on the night of December 25, 2025, between the Premier and the Honorable Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United
PHNOM PENH – Religious leaders representing all faiths in Cambodia have issued a powerful joint statement condemning what they describe as “the invasion by the Thai armed forces against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Cambodia.” In the statement released on December 25, 2025, leaders and followers of all religious sects in the
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) has stepped in to help families who had to leave their homes due to recent fighting. These families are currently staying in safe areas within Battambang province. On Wednesday, the President of the CRC, Samdech Bun Rany Hun Sen, approved a special delivery of 20 tons of rice. Along with