Cambodia & Japan Join Forces to Advance Smart Agriculture

In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector, Cambodia and Japan have committed to fostering cooperation in the development of modern and smart agriculture. This partnership aims to enhance food security and promote sustainable food systems in the region. During a key meeting held on 2 June, HE Prak David, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of ...

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Cambodia & Japan Unite to Enhance Job Opportunities for Cambodian Students in IT

In a significant collaborative move, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia has partnered with around 135 digital technology companies from Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, to promote the Japanese IT Pathway initiative. This program is designed to help Cambodian students, particularly those in technology and digital fields, secure employment in Japanese tech companies. The joint effort...

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US Tourists Propel Angkor Wat Ticket Sales to New Heights in Early 2025

In a remarkable start to the year, Cambodia has welcomed a surge of American tourists, leading the charge in ticket sales for the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex during the first five months of 2025. According to a recent report from the Angkor Foundation, the number of international visitors to Angkor reached an impressive 527,577, marking an 11.71% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ...

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Japan Grants USD 7.8 Million to Enhance Mine Clearance Efforts in Cambodia

On 6 June 2025, the Japanese government announced a significant grant of 1.166 billion yen (approximately USD 7.8 million) aimed at bolstering the operations of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC). The funding, which will enhance mine clearance activities in Cambodia, was formalised during a signing ceremony held at CMAC headquarters in Phnom Penh. The ceremony was attended by HE Heng Ratan...

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Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Siem Reap and Henan Authorities Commit to Joint Cooperation

In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, Siem Reap Province in Cambodia and Henan Province in the People’s Republic of China have committed to fostering cooperation in key areas. This pledge was formalized during the 2025 Tourism Development Conference held from 23 to 30 May in Kuqa, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, and Qingzhou, Henan province. Ngoc Sengkak, Deputy Governor of Siem Rea...

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Cambodia Sees Surge in Tourism Revenue, Generating Over USD 25 Million in Ticket Sales

  In an impressive display of recovery and growth, Cambodia has successfully generated more than USD 25 million from tourist ticket sales in the first 5 months of 2025. The figures, highlighted in a report released by the Angkor Foundation on 1 June, reveal that from January to May 2025, tourism hotspots such as Angkor Wat, Koh Ker Temple, Beng Mealea Temple, Phnom Kbal Spean, and local...

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Ministry of Land Management to Distribute Stamp Duty-Exempt Title Deeds for 800K Plots of Land

In a significant development for landowners across the nation, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has announced the distribution of stamp duty-exempt title deeds for approximately 800,000 plots of land to citizens. This initiative, facilitated through the Capital-Provincial Administration and the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastr...

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Cambodia’s Port Revenues Surge in Q1 2025

Cambodia's two major state-owned ports, the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), have reported impressive revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025, totalling approximately USD 40 million. According to a recently filed report with the Cambodian Securities Exchange, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the country's largest seaport, generated a substantial r...

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Kampong Thom Province Launches Pilot Project to Enhance Street Food Hygiene

In a significant move to improve public health and bolster tourism, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, in collaboration with the Kampong Thom Provincial Authorities, has officially launched a pilot project aimed at elevating street food hygiene standards. The launch ceremony took place on May 24, 2025, and was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, the Minister of Industry, ...

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Government Moves Forward with Land Registration in Tonle Sap Lake Region

In a significant step towards sustainable land management, the Cambodian government convened a joint meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the registration of land in Zone 3 of the flooded forest surrounding Tonle Sap Lake as state property. This initiative involves the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, and the Tonle S...

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