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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Tuesday that the Southeast Asian country is keen to see the return of more Chinese tourists, noting that the kingdom is a safe tourist destination. ...

Vietnam’s VinFast electric taxis are gearing up to land in Cambodia and Laos after gaining dominance on home turf, sparking a decision to expand to countries that prioritise tourism, according to The Business Times. ,,, ...

An in-depth study into the impact of Covid-19 on tourism-related businesses in Siem Reap has revealed that while solid networks helped strengthen resilience, existing debts and the structure of the labor system hampered it. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has claimed that decentralizing power is an effective tool in the fight against illegal gambling, drugs and gangs. ...

A temporary stay on the issuance of quarry licences has been announced, with cultural and environmental considerations behind the ban. ...

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Czech Republic have agreed to further boost their cooperation in trade and investment as well as to have more exchanges of high-level visits between the two countries. ...

Cambodia is actively addressing the pressing issue of climate change through the implementation of strategic plans and highly committed activities. ...

Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s budget airline, is set to commence flights between Hanoi and Siem Reap province on December 15. The service aims to accommodate the surge in foreign tourists to Cambodia, home to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat. ...

One thousand palm trees have been planted along the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway in the Stung Hav and Prey Nop districts of Preah Sihanouk province to enhance the expressway’s natural beauty for all those who journey along it. ...

Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has reiterated that mine clearance work across the country has brought nothing but smiles and happiness, with more and more people living in safety, free from the threat of the silent ...

With the forthcoming launch of the Circular Environmental Strategy 2023-28, Cambodia demonstrates its dedication to addressing the climate change crisis. The government aspires to curtail greenhouse gas emissions, in response to the climate challenges affecting the country and the world. ...

Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently held a meeting to discuss their ongoing engagement and strategic priorities for the future, with a particular focus on the energy sector. ...

The Ministry of Interior’s new headquarters was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Hun Manet on November 6. The facility was completed in just under two years, at a cost of approximately $60 million. ...

A lawsuit has been filed by APSARA National Authority against seven villagers, including a commune police chief, who live around Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for allegedly inciting and obstructing public work in August. ...

Cambodia and Singapore have recently signed the Second Protocol Amending the Bilateral Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), to bring the agreement in line with the latest international standards. ...

The number of air passengers passing through the newly-commenced Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) has continued to grow, with a record of 3,200 a day, up from 2,600 on Oct. 24. ...

A new project aimed at enhancing the climate change resilience of smallholder farmers and local communities by increasing their access to growing premium market segments was launched in Cambodia on 27 October 2023. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet urged provincial administrations to focus on constructing quality roads in communes to serve the local economy and improve people’s livelihoods rather than request funding to build parks. ...

A total of 16 percent of households in Cambodia cannot afford a nutritious diet, highlighting the importance of social assistance programs to prevent more families from falling behind, said a new report released on Monday. ...

The Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam 2023 will take place from December 2-7 in the two Mekong Delta provinces of Soc Trang and Dong Thap, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on November 3. ...

The Cambodian government recently unveiled the Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028, a comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting financial innovation, ensuring financial stability, and enhancing financial inclusion in the country. ...

The Sequoia Group, in collaboration with the Asian Vision Institute, Angkor Social Innovation Park (ASIP), Sustainability Institute, and Singapore Chamber of Commerce Cambodia (SCC), has announced the upcoming Leadership for Good Summit Cambodia. ...

Children make up nearly 35% of Cambodia’s population, and 48.7% of these children (ages 0-17) live in multidimensional poverty. Children have the right to an education, but many schools in Cambodia are structurally and hygienically inadequate.  ...

Cambodia is ready to exhibit its potential products and promote its investment potential and tourism during the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled for Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai, said a Ministry of Commerce’s news release on Saturday. ...