Government of Cambodia Transfers 230 Hectares of Land from Phnom Penh to Kandal

In a significant administrative shift, the Government of Cambodia has announced the transfer of nearly 230 hectares of land from Phnom Penh to Kandal province. This decision, formalised in a royal decree signed by Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen on 13 March 2025, involves a revision of the administrative borders between the two regions. The royal decree specifies the removal of 226 h...

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German Travel Company Launches Luxury Hotel in Sihanoukville

  In an exciting development for Cambodia’s tourism sector, a renowned German travel company inaugurated a state-of-the-art 17-storey luxury hotel in the vibrant heart of Sihanoukville on 5 May 2025. The grand opening ceremony was presided over by HE Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, alongside key stakeholders in the industry. During the ceremony, HE Huot Hak expressed gratitude to the Ger...

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Cambodia & Laos Forge Stronger Agricultural Ties to Expand Mango Exports

  In a significant move to enhance agricultural trade, Cambodia and Laos have reached an agreement to boost the export of Cambodian mango products to third countries via Laos' high-speed rail system. This announcement was made during an official visit from 30 April – 3 May 2025, where HE Dith Tina, Cambodia's Minister of Agriculture, met with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture of L...

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The Government Decides to Plant Large Trees as a Border Around Tonle Sap Lake in 3rd Zone

In a significant move for environmental conservation, the government has announced plans to plant watershed trees as border belts between the boundary markers in the 3rd Zone around Tonle Sap Lake. This initiative, detailed in Letter No. 696 SJKH dated 25 April 2025, from the Council of Ministers, represents a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, relevant...

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Stung Treng Authorities To Reclaim 490 Hectares of Illegally Occupied Forest Land in Vern Sai-Siem Pang National Park

In a significant move to restore and protect natural resources, provincial authorities have announced the reclamation of nearly 490 hectares of illegally occupied forest land within the Vern Sai-Siem Pang National Park. This decision comes under Order No. 017/25 ដ.ក, which aims to reaffirm state ownership of the land that has been affected by logging, deforestation, and encroachment. The order ...

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Exciting Prospects for Cambodian Agricultural Exports

  In a significant development for Cambodia's agricultural sector, Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI) has expressed a strong interest in investing in the export of Cambodian agricultural products to China and other international markets. This announcement was made during a productive meeting on 7 April 2025, between HE Minister Dith Tina and Mr. Lu Wei, Pre...

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Cambodia Achieves Over USD 23 Million in Ticket Sales Within Four Months

Cambodia's tourism sector is showing remarkable signs of recovery, with ticket sales to renowned attractions generating over USD 23 million from January to April 2025. The figure reached a remarkable USD 23,154,532, stemming from interest in iconic sites such as Angkor Wat, Koh Ker Temple, Beng Melayu Temple, Phnom Kbal Spean, and scenic boat rides. A report released by the Angkor Foundation hi...

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Significant Economic Growth in Cambodia as of Early 2025

In a promising development for Cambodia’s economy, the country witnessed an impressive increase in enterprises during the first quarter of 2025. The total number of registered businesses and establishments reached 45,255, adding 457 new enterprises compared to the previous quarter. This growth is further accompanied by a significant boost in employment, with the workforce now totaling 1,846,837 in...

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Cambodia Exports Nearly 12 million Tons of Agricultural Products, Generating USD 5.2 Billion in 2024

In a significant boost for the agricultural sector, Cambodia reported impressive figures for 2024, with exports of nearly 12 million tons of farm products valued at USD 5.2 billion. This announcement was made by His Excellency Kong Chanveasna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, during the inauguration ceremony of a new large-scale fertilizer production machi...

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Progress in Cambodia’s Systematic Land Surveying

The Cambodian government has made significant strides in its systematic land surveying initiative, completing surveys in nine provinces. According to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMP), ongoing efforts will ensure that 16 provinces are projected to complete their surveys soon. The provinces that have completed the systematic land surveying include Kampong Ch...

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