Bokor Mountain Cable Car Project Under Study by Sokimex, Doppelmayr, and Confluences
Sokimex Investment Group (SIG) has granted permission for Doppelmayr and Confluences to explore the feasibility of a cable car system on Bokor Mountain in Kampot Province, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth. This announcement was shared on the official Facebook page of SIG on 21 October 2024, confirming the companies’ involvement in assessing the […]
Thailand Pitches “6 Countries, 1 Goal” Initiative to Boost ASEAN Tourism
Thailand has proposed a groundbreaking tourism initiative named “6 Countries, 1 Goal” to strengthen collaboration and tourism flow within the ASEAN region. The proposal, aimed at creating seamless travel experiences across Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, was discussed during a meeting on 21 October 2024, between Mr Dusit Menapan, adviser to the Thai […]
Private Sector Prioritises 03 Key Measures to Boost Cambodia’s Automotive and Electronics Industry
Cambodia’s private sector has identified three pivotal measures from a list of 20 priorities to drive the development of the nation’s automotive and electronics industry. This decision emerged from the second meeting of the Advisory Council for the Development of the Automotive and Electronics Sector, organised by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) […]
Korea Provides Professional Trainings for Cambodia to Enhance Cultural Heritage Preservation and Tourism Development
APSARA Authority and the Korean Heritage Agency have launched a four-day training programme to bolster Cambodia’s cultural heritage management, focusing on conservation, tourism development, and leveraging cultural assets. This collaborative effort was announced by Radio National of Cambodia on 8 October 2024. The initiative, held from 7 to 10 October 2024, aims to integrate expertise […]
China Eyes Tonle Sap Mining Opportunities and Cement Production in Kampot
A delegation from Hubei Province, China, led by Mr Hu Jingli, Deputy Chairman of the Geographical Office, has expressed strong interest in studying natural mineral resources in Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, while advancing plans to invest in a cement plant in Kampot. This announcement followed a recent meeting with Siem Reap’s Deputy Governor, Mr […]
Canada to Establish Embassy in Phnom Penh, Strengthening Diplomatic and Trade Ties
Canada has announced plans to open an embassy in Phnom Penh, aiming to enhance its long-standing relationship with Cambodia and expand trade cooperation between the two nations. This decision was confirmed during a working meeting between PM Hun Manet and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on 10 October 2024, in Vientiane, Laos. PM Trudeau informed Hun […]