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19/02/2025

Weaving the Future of Cambodia’s Silk Production
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Silk producers are striving to preserve Cambodia’s traditional silk weaving industry amid declining domestic production, driven by challenges such as shifting labour trends, competition from imported silk and environmental factors

19/02/2025

Cambodia's exports to the United States increased in January 2025, reaching $868 million, a 38.6 percent rise compared to the same period last year. It follows Trump’s 2.0 tariffs on major nations such as China. Experts opine that Trump's America First policy could boost the Kingdom’s exports and FDI

Cambodia's exports to the United States increased in January 2025, reaching $868 million, a 38.6 percent rise compared to the same period last year. It follows Trump’s 2.0 tariffs on major nations such as China. Experts opine that Trump's America First policy could boost the Kingdom’s exports an...

18/02/2025

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18/02/2025

Kiripost explores the latest trends to emerge in Datareportal’s ‘Digital 2025 Global Overview Report’, which throws the spotlight on the continued growth of digital use, and the evolving social media and advertising landscape

18/02/2025

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a $60 million, three-year initiative to expand clean water supply in five provinces, addressing growing demand and promoting public health. However, experts stress the need to protect water resources for sustainable, nationwide coverage in the future

18/02/2025

Authorities are urging Cambodians not to worry about the recent tensions between Cambodia and Thailand regarding Ta Moan Thom temple, calling on them to believe in the government and the soldiers who protect the temple

18/02/2025

Nine Cambodian trade union affiliates of IndustriALL called global textile retailers, which source from Cambodia, to sign a fair wage agreement. While H&M, Primark, PVH, Asos and Tchibo have signed, with five others still mulling, Inditex - one of the world’s largest clothes retailers with 126 contract manufacturers in Cambodia - has backed out but wants to continue negotiating

Nine Cambodian trade union affiliates of IndustriALL called global textile retailers, which source from Cambodia, to sign a fair wage agreement. While H&M, Primark, PVH, Asos and Tchibo have signed, with five others still mulling, Inditex - one of the world’s largest clothes retailers with 126 con...

18/02/2025

LOLC Cambodia Expands Digital Payment Capabilities with Alipay+ Acquiring Service
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Phnom Penh, 18 February 2025 – LOLC Cambodia has enhanced its QR payment solution, LOLC KHQR, by integrating Alipay+, a global cross-border digital payment platform. This new feature enables merchants across Cambodia to seamlessly accept payments from international customers, particularly Chinese tourists, using their preferred digital wallets.

Phnom Penh, 18 February 2025 – LOLC Cambodia has enhanced its QR payment solution, LOLC KHQR, by integrating Alipay+, a global cross-border digital payment platform. This new feature enables merchants across Cambodia to seamlessly accept payments from international customers, particularly Chinese ...

18/02/2025

National Assembly President Khuon Sudary met with a US Congress delegation on Monday, discussing topics ranging from bilateral economic cooperation, education and culture to Pol Pot, which ended with both parties vowing to work more closely under the new US administration

18/02/2025

Experts in the education sector gathered at the inaugural EdTech Summit Cambodia to explore ways to integrate digital technology and AI learning into the national curriculum to equip students with essential skills for the future job market

18/02/2025

World Bank to Release Damage Assessments for Ukraine, Gaza

WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The World Bank will release an assessment of damages to infrastructure in Gaza in coming days, along with an updated assessment of damages in Ukraine on February 25, Anna Bjerde, the bank's managing director of operations, said on Monday.

Bjerde said the Gaza report, prepared together with the United Nations and European Union, would provide a fuller overview of damage to the Palestinian enclave after an interim report in April showed it suffered $18.5 billion in damages to critical infrastructure in the first four months of the war.

18/02/2025

The nation's total trade volume in January 2025 exceeded $5 billion, with a growing trade deficit with China - where imports surpassed exports - while trade relations with the US continue to yield a surplus despite tariff concerns

18/02/2025

Delta Plane Flips Upside Down On Landing At Toronto Airport, Injuring 18
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TORONTO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - A Delta Air Lines DAL.N regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board, officials said

18/02/2025

Even though many Cambodians are reducing unnecessary expenses, some are still reserving some for travel, both domestically and increasingly across ASEAN, with more women opting to go abroad

17/02/2025

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, or Port Autonome de Sihanoukville (PAS), saw net profit surge over 1,400 percent to 66 billion riel in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 from four billion riel a year ago, thanks to forex gains and major port upgrades that expanded its capacity to allow larger ships to berth

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, or Port Autonome de Sihanoukville (PAS), saw net profit surge over 1,400 percent to 66 billion riel in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 from four billion riel a year ago, thanks to forex gains and major port upgrades that expanded its capacity to allow larger...

17/02/2025

The Cellcard telecommunications owner and operator recorded a 94 percent fall in net profit, while revenue dipped six percent to $48 million. In addition, operating profit retreated on the back of low provision of telco services

17/02/2025

CamTech University and Philippines’ WCC-ATC Partner on Aviation Academy for Cambodian Students
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Following official visit by Prime Minister Hun Manet to Manila, CamTech University and WCC Aeronautical and Technological College (WCC-ATC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of an Aviation Academy with aeronautical programs in Cambodia.

17/02/2025

An Oxfam report has revealed the global gap between the rich and poor continues to grow, with people living in poverty facing greater strains. Experts in Cambodia paint a similar picture, recommending establishing a liveable minimum wage and strengthening social justice to lessen the gap