Tourism and Travelling
Tycoon Mong Reththy Completes 9.2km Lorry Street, Set to Open for Tourists Soon
Two lorry roads – small local trains – with a total length of 9,200 metres, including the first and second stations, as well as three tunnels in the Mong Reththy Sen Chey agro-tourism development resort, have been completed. This significant milestone is set to enhance the resort’s accessibility and visitor experience, according to the official […]
Read MoreCambodia Earns Nearly US$25m from Angkor, Koh Ker & Boat Ride Ticket Sales in H1-2024
In the first half of 2024, Cambodia generated a substantial revenue of US$24,952,996 from ticket sales for Angkor, Koh Ker, and boating activities, reflecting a significant boost in tourism. This information was revealed in a report released by the Angkor Institute on 1 July 2024. According to the report, 521,950 foreign tourists purchased tickets to […]
Read MoreKampot International Tourism Port Set to Launch Operations in Q3 This Year
The Kampot International Tourism Port will commence temporary operations by the third quarter of 2024, operated by local firm AZ Builders Co., Ltd. This announcement follows an agreement signed on 28 June 2024 between HE Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and Mr Lim Bunsur, Chairman of AZ Builders Co., Ltd. “The firm […]
Read MoreKampot Unveils Giant Clock Project to Boost Tourism
The Kampot Provincial Authority is set to construct a monumental clock standing 35 metres tall, with a face nearly 10 metres in diameter, aiming to enhance the region’s tourism appeal. The announcement was made by HE Mao Thunin, Governor of Kampot Province, during the first regular meeting of the Kampot Provincial Council of the fourth […]
Read MoreIsland Hopping Adventure Awaits: New Maritime Route to Connect Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia
Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam are collaborating on a new maritime route to enhance tourism, trade, investment, and industrial activities along their coastal regions. The project, connecting Thailand’s Trat province, Cambodia’s Sihanoukville, and Vietnam’s Kien Giang, aims to foster economic growth and was announced during the “Cambodia-Vietnam-Thailand Economic Corridor (CVTEC) – Trat Business Roadshow 2024″ on […]
Read MoreGov’t Inaugurates US$1m Tourist Reception Facility at Koh Thmor X16 Historical Site
The Cambodian government inaugurated a new reception and accommodation facility worth over US$1 million at the Techo Koh Thmor X16 Military Historical Site. The ceremony was presided over by HE General Sao Sokha, Deputy Commander of the Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Cambodian Gendarmerie, along with HE Dr Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Tbong […]
Read MorePhnom Nam Lear & Phnom Kulen to Become Geographical Heritage Conservation Areas
The Ministry of Environment has announced plans to transform Phnom Kulen and Phnom Nam Lear into Geo-Parks, aiming to preserve the earth’s geographical heritage. Concurrently, a three-hectare regional nursery project in Phnom Kulen has been completed. This development was confirmed by Mr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, during a meeting with Prof. Dr. Watanabe Koichiro, […]
Read MoreSingapore Airlines Achieves Nearly US$2 Billion Annual Profit Amid Surging Demand
Singapore Airlines has reported a remarkable annual profit of S$2.68 billion (US$1.99 billion) for the fiscal year, a significant rise from the S$2.16 billion recorded the previous year. This achievement underscores the airline’s robust performance and strategic market positioning, according to CAN on 15 May 2024. The surge in profits was primarily driven by increased […]
Read MoreCambodia Earns Nearly US$23m from Angkor, Koh Ker, and Boat Ride Tickets in First Five Months of 2024
In the first five months of 2024, Cambodia generated US$22,759,098 from the sale of tickets to Angkor, Koh Ker, and boat rides, according to a report by the Angkor Institute on 1 June 2024. This impressive revenue highlights the growing attraction of Cambodia’s historical and cultural sites. The report details that during this period, Cambodia […]
Read MorePo Leaf Project Inaugurated at Buddhist Cultural Centre with US$5.5 Million Investment
The Buddhist Cultural Centre has officially inaugurated 38 construction projects shaped like po leaves, with a total investment exceeding US$5.5 million. The ceremony, presided over by PM Samdech Hun Manet, took place on 30 May 2024. The key elements of this monumental project include a 9-storey Cholamoni stupa, four large stupas, eight small stupas symbolising […]
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