PM Urges Streamlined Airport Procedures to Boost Tourism

The head of the Cambodian government has directed relevant ministries and institutions to implement three key measures: (1) create a unified application process, (2) enable online visa fee payments, and (3) examine ways to reduce airport fees during the low tourist season to ensure a smoother arrival experience for tourists at the airport. This announcement […]

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Prime Minister Breaks Ground for US$1m Museum at Wat Reachbo, Siem Reap Province

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Samdech Pin Sem Museum at Wat Reachbo, a project valued at over US$1 million, located in Siem Reap’s Sala Kamroeuk district. Speaking during the event, the PM emphasised that the construction of the museum will contribute to the socio-economic development of Siem […]

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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 […]

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Cambodia 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 […]

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Kampot 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 […]

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Kampot 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 […]

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Island 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 […]

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Gov’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 […]

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Phnom 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, […]

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Singapore 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 […]

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