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Gov’t Reforms Angkor Ticket Sales & Inspection to Enhance Tourist Convenience
The Cambodian government has announced six key reforms to streamline the sale and inspection of Angkor tickets, aiming to improve the overall experience for tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park. This initiative includes the introduction of automated ticket vending machines near the temples, simplifying procedures for both domestic and international visitors. The decision was reached […]
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1,000 Mon Trees Gifted to Angkor Artisans to Revive Cambodia’s Silk Weaving Tradition
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has handed over 1,000 Mon trees to Angkor Artisans in Puok district, Siem Reap province, to support the revival and development of traditional Khmer silk weaving handicrafts. This handover ceremony, held on 29 August 2024 and presided over by HE Minister Dith Tina, aims to rejuvenate the […]
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Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Sees Significant Growth with Over 250 TEUs, 14% Increase, in First Half of 2024
In the first seven months of 2024, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported a notable increase in activity, handling over 250,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containers, reflecting a 14.94% rise compared to the same period in 2023. This surge in volume underscores the port’s growing importance in regional trade, according to the data released […]
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Gov’t Establishes Kampong Som Municipality by Reallocating Five Communes from Prey Nob District
The Cambodian government has announced the formation of Kampong Som Municipality in Sihanoukville province by reassigning five communes from Prey Nob district, including Ream, Bit Trang, O’Oknha Heng, Boeung Ta Prohm, and O’Chrov. This significant administrative change was formalised through a sub-decree issued on 28 August 2024. Prime Minister Hun Manet declared that the newly […]
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Reasons Why Borey Peng Huoth The Star Diamond is The Jewel of Phnom Penh’s 60-Metre Development Area
Situated in the rapidly expanding southern part of Phnom Penh, the 60-metre development area is anchored by Borey Peng Huoth The Star Diamond, an ambitious project that is reshaping the region into a bustling, densely populated urban hub. Renowned for its strategic location and impressive growth, the project is a magnet for homebuyers and investors […]
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Cambodia Welcomes Over 460k Chinese Tourists in Seven Months, Marking a 45% Increase
In the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia saw a significant boost in tourism with 463,980 Chinese tourists visiting the country, representing a 45.6% increase from the same period last year. This surge in visitors highlights the growing appeal of Cambodia as a travel destination for Chinese tourists, who now make up 12.4% of the […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Launches Free Travel Initiative to Boost Tourism in Northeast
The Cambodian government has announced the “Free Northeast Entertainment Program,” which allows citizens to travel for free to the Northeastern provinces of Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, and Ratanakkiri every weekend from September to December 2024. This initiative, unveiled by PM Hun Manet during the one-year achievements of the Government of the 7th legislature of the […]
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Gov’t Waives Penalties for Expired Tour Guide Licenses to Boost Tourism Sector
The Cambodian government has announced it will waive all transitional penalties for tour guides and translators whose licenses have expired, extending this exemption until 31 December 2024. This measure, introduced to alleviate the compliance burden and encourage license renewals, was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism on 23 August 2024. The ministry’s announcement aims to […]
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Cambodia Unveils Land Grant Program to Empower the Poor & Protect Forests
The Cambodian government has announced a new initiative, the Land Grant-Protection Program for Sustainable Development, which aims to provide social land concessions to impoverished Cambodians to curb deforestation and illegal encroachment on state land. Prime Minister Hun Manet outlined the program’s objectives during a special statement on the one-year achievements of the Royal Government of […]
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Cambodia Emerges as World’s Second-Largest Producer of Cashew Nuts with Over 830,000 Tons Harvested
Cambodia has established itself as the world’s second-largest producer of cashew nuts, surpassing India and now trailing only Côte d’Ivoire. In the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia harvested over 830,000 tons of cashew nuts, with more than 780,000 tons exported to Vietnam, generating over USD 1 billion in revenue. This milestone, reported by the […]
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