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Cambodia Welcomes Over 7.8 Million Tourists During Three-Day Water Festival
Cambodia’s Royal Water Festival in 2024 attracted an impressive 7,844,388 tourists over three days, with Phnom Penh leading as the top destination, receiving 6,292,187 visitors. This remarkable turnout underscores the festival’s significance as a cornerstone of Cambodia’s cultural heritage, according to a report shared by Samdech PM Hun Manet on 18 November 2024. Of the […]
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Cambodia Launches National Committee to Oversee Forest Protection Land Grant Program
In a landmark effort to promote sustainable development, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has signed a Royal Decree (No. នស/រកត/១១២៤/១៤១២) to establish a National Committee tasked with implementing the Forest Protection Land Grant Program. This initiative aims to provide social land concessions to homeless individuals and impoverished families for housing and agriculture while safeguarding forests […]
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Three Cambodian Institutions Shine in Energy Efficiency Awards for Commercial Buildings
In a landmark event celebrating energy efficiency, three Cambodian institutions emerged as winners at the Cambodian Energy Efficiency Competition (CEE Comp) awards, hosted by the Ministry of Environment in partnership with Sevea Co., Ltd. on 4 November 2024. Ecole Paul Dubrule Tourism School in Siem Reap took the top prize, with the Lotus Green Team […]
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Mondulkiri Authorities Launch Extensive Crackdown on Illegal Mining with 56 Sites Targeted
In an intensive crackdown spanning just three days, from 3 to 5 November 2024, the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Mines and Energy and other local authorities successfully intervened at 56 locations identified for illegal mining operations across Mondulkiri province. This major operation underscores Cambodia’s growing commitment to regulate mining activities and protect its natural resources, […]
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Gov’t Establishes New Village “Bun Rany Sen Chey Damnak Troyeung” in Phnom Kravanh District, Pursat
The Ministry of Interior has officially established a new village named “Bun Rany Sen Chey Damnak Troyeung” in Pro’ngel commune, Phnom Kravanh district, Pursat province. This development, outlined in Prakas No. 6762, takes effect from 8 November 2024, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to the administrative organization. This newly established village has been formed by separating territory […]
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Cambodia’s Gold Production Nears 13 Tonnes by Early November, Boosting Mineral Wealth
Cambodia’s gold refineries have reached a significant milestone, refining nearly 13 tonnes of gold by early November 2024, as the Ministry of Mines and Energy reported. Leading the charge, Renaissance Minerals Company in Mondulkiri province produced 807 gold bars weighing a total of 12,536 kg. At the same time, Rong Cheng Company, also located in […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Extends & Expands Real Estate Tax Incentives Through 2025
The Cambodian government has extended and increased tax incentives for property developers and owners until the end of 2025 to ease financial burdens on housing developers and enhance the country’s property market. Announced by PM Hun Manet on 4 November 2024, these extended tax incentives are designed to encourage ongoing investment and growth in Cambodia’s […]
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Cambodia Maintains World’s Highest Central Bank Interest Rates, Defying Global Trends
In the third quarter of 2024, Cambodia continues to lead global markets, with central bank interest rates soaring between 10% and 12%, starkly contrasting with the 0% to 6% range maintained by most major economies. This divergence, detailed in a report by CBRE Cambodia published on 17 October 2024, spans the period from December 2021 […]
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Borey Peng Huoth Introduces Special Water Festival Instalment Offer with 9% Interest on 19-Year Terms
Borey Peng Huoth has announced an attractive new opportunity for buyers this Water Festival season, offering a 9% annual interest rate on direct installment payments for up to 19 years without requiring income verification. The promotion, available across all Borey Peng Huoth projects, also includes a range of exclusive vouchers for new homeowners—underscoring Borey Peng […]
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In 10 Months, Cambodia Earns Over USD 37 Million from Angkor, Koh Ker & Boating Tickets
From January through September 2024, Cambodia generated USD 36,824,852 in ticket sales from Angkor, Koh Ker, and boat rides—a substantial revenue gain that reflects the country’s appeal to international visitors. The Angkor Institute reported this information on 1 October 2024. The data indicates that, during these ten months, 774,203 foreign tourists purchased tickets to Angkor, amounting to USD […]
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