What does energy security look like in 2026? For Cambodia, it looks like an 800-megawatt hydropower project backed by France’s state-owned utility giant, Électricité de France (EDF)—a deal valued at more than US$1.2 billion. This isn’t just another infrastructure proposal. It’s a strategic move. A long-term bet. A statement about where Cambodia sees its future. […]
Diplomacy isn’t always about grand summits or dramatic negotiations. Sometimes, it’s about a letter. A well-timed message. A gesture of respect that quietly reinforces years of trust. That’s exactly what happened when Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, sent heartfelt congratulations to the senior leadership of Brunei Darussalam on the
Peace is never an accident. It’s built—brick by brick, handshake by handshake, agreement by agreement. And right now, along the sensitive Cambodia–Thailand border, diplomacy is doing the heavy lifting. During a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., Christopher Landau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, reaffirmed America’s commitment to supporting lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand. His
Something important is happening between Cambodia and the United States—and it’s not just diplomatic small talk. As Cambodia accelerates its socio-economic rise, Washington is paying close attention. The message is clear: the United States wants deeper trade ties, broader investment cooperation, and a stronger economic partnership with the Kingdom. During a high-level meeting in Washington,
What does an industrial breakthrough look like? In Cambodia, it looks like US$159 million in tyre exports in just one month—a staggering 71 percent jump compared to the same period last year. That’s not incremental growth. That’s acceleration. Behind that number is a bigger story—one about foreign investment, industrial diversification, regional development, and Cambodia’s strategic
What does resilience look like in numbers? In Cambodia, it looks like US$1.398 billion in exports in just one month. That’s the value generated by the Kingdom’s garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector in January 2026 alone—a 7.2 percent increase compared to the same month last year. In a global market still navigating supply
What happens when a city decides it has had enough of cybercrime? You don’t get a press conference.You get 2,709 inspections.You get doors knocked on in high-rise towers.You get coordinated raids across every district. And you get nearly 300 arrests in just 15 days. That’s exactly what unfolded in Cambodia’s capital, where authorities launched one
If you think Economy Class is just about getting from point A to point B, think again. In 2025, a staggering 84% of all bookings with Emirates were made in Economy Class. Even more telling? Group and family bookings accounted for 64% of all passengers flying in Economy. That’s not a coincidence. That’s a trend.
Cambodia has just sent a loud and unmistakable message to transnational crime networks: the game is changing. In a significant breakthrough, an influential Cambodian figure—known locally as an oknha—has been arrested following the shutdown of a major scam compound. The operation, carried out through close cooperation between Cambodian authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
What happens when cybersecurity meets infrastructure, diplomacy meets digital reform, and two ambitious nations decide they’ve had enough of online crime? You get a strategic partnership that’s not just symbolic—but transformative. Cambodia and South Korea are stepping up their collaboration in a big way. From dismantling online scam networks to unlocking multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, this