Cambodia News » Phnom Penh News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Phnom Penh: compulsory conscription to boost army and economy
For the first time in 30 years, the government has reintroduced conscription. After completing their service, conscripts will remain in the reserves until they reach the age of 45. This comes against ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Cambodia launches 5-year MSME strategy to drive economic growth
He noted that strengthening domestic capacity and competitiveness is vital as Cambodia aims to diversify its economy, boost productivity, and graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by late ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Cambodia, Bank of Central African States sign cooperation deal on fintech, innovation
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Bank of Central African States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in fintech ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Vietnam, Cambodia look to elevate economic links
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said that economic, trade and investment cooperation constitutes an important pillar of bilateral ties, which has achieved positive results. However, considerable room ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Asia watch: Int'l schools boom in Cambodia as Japanese firms join market
PHNOM PENH - Demand for English-language international schools is surging among Cambodia's wealthy as families seek better educational opportunities in a country whose economy depends heavily on ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: How China is Shaping Cambodia’s Economic Future Through Infrastructure Development
Beijing’s emphasis on tangible results, and the lack of political “strings,” have been particularly attractive to the Cambodian government. From economic growth to joint military exercises, the ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Vietnam-Cambodia trade expo promotes bilateral economic cooperation
The Vietnam-Cambodia Business Networking and Product Promotion Exposition has become a key trade promotion event, creating business and investment opportunities while strengthening mutual ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: If It’s Built, Cambodian Canal an Economic and Environmental Disaster
There are good reasons why Cambodia should abandon its plan to build a canal between the nation’s capital, Phnom Penh, and Kampot, a coastal town some 180 km to the southeast. None of them seem likely ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Vietnam and Cambodia revamp economic partnership
Faced with US tariff threats and growing Chinese influence, Vietnam and Cambodia are recalibrating their economic partnership. Bilateral meetings and trade agreements signal a shift toward regional ...
News Cambodia » Phnom Penh » Economy: Vietnam-Cambodia trade gathers pace towards $20B target
Growing trade between Vietnam and Cambodia remains a bright spot and a key pillar of bilateral cooperation as the two countries target a US$20-billion trade goal in the coming years. After setting a ...