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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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Kep Becomes First province Achieving 100% Land Registration, Set to Distribute Remaining 10,000 Titles by Year-End
Kep province has become the first in Cambodia to complete 100% of its land registration, with authorities pledging to distribute the remaining 10,000 land titles by the end of 2024. The Kep Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastral Affairs, led by Director Soth Puthimanin, reported that over 50,000 land plots have […]
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Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Volume Surges to US$4.6bn in First Seven Months of 2024
In a significant boost to bilateral trade, Cambodia and Vietnam recorded a trade volume of US$4.6 billion between January and July 2024, reflecting a 23.5% increase compared to the same period last year. This data was revealed by the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia on 16 August 2024. Cambodia’s exports to Vietnam […]
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Cambodia’s Trade Volume Surges to Over US$31bn in First Seven Months of 2024, Reflecting 15% Growth
In the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia’s international trade volume soared past US$31 billion, reflecting a robust 15% growth compared to the same period in 2023. This significant increase underscores the nation’s expanding trade activities, as currently highlighted by the General Department of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. During […]
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Cambodian Cement Production Surges to Over 4m Tons in First Half of 2024
Cambodia’s cement industry achieved a significant milestone in the first half of 2024, with local factories producing an impressive 4.17 million tons of cement. This represents a 5.5% increase compared to the 3.95 million tons produced during the same period last year, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Despite a sluggish recovery […]
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Rapid Population Growth Threatens 17 Ancient Khmer Temples by 2030
A new study by foreign researchers has revealed that by 2030, 17 ancient Khmer temples in the Angkor resort area will be severely impacted by rapid population growth. This alarming prediction was shared during a consultation on the “Management of Angkor World Heritage Site” in Siem Reap, attended by nearly 800 participants and chaired by […]
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Stung Treng Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Land Occupation in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary
The Stung Treng Provincial Authority has initiated decisive action to reclaim illegally occupied land within the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, a vital conservation area in Cambodia. The Stung Treng Provincial Department of Environment announced the confiscation of unlawfully held forest land in the Kiri Soksan and Anlong Chrey communities within Anlong Chrey commune, Thala Parivat […]
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