On the heels of its managing director being invited by the United Nations in New York, a Siem Reap hotel has notched another high-flying accolade. TripAdvisor, the go-to name for online travel has ranked Jaya House River Park at No 18 in its list of the world’s leading hotels. TripAdvisor describes Jaya House River Park […]
Cambodia attracted 1.58 million international tourists in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, up 22.5 percent from 1.29 million during the same period in 2023, said a Ministry of Tourism report released yesterday. Thailand was the biggest tourism market for the Kingdom during the period with 449,781 visits from the neighbouring country, though it constituted […]
The number of Chinese tourists to Cambodia rose 43 percent year-on-year in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, said the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism’s report released on Wednesday. Almost 190,000 Chinese holidaymakers traveled to the Southeast Asian country during the January-March period this year, up 43 percent from 132,665 over the same period last year, […]
Recognising the vital role of official development assistance (ODA), the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) organised a consultative discussion to finalise the draft guideline for partnership mechanisms and tools to strengthen relationships with development actors that will contribute significantly to socio-economic development. Rith Vuthy, Secretary-General of the Cambodian Development and Cooperation Board (CDCB) […]
PHNOM PENH, April 24, 2024 — Nestled on the banks near Siem Reap and Battambang’s Ek Phnom district, Prek Toal village within the Tonle Sap Lake area continues to attract both domestic and international tourists, eager to experience its unique ecotourism offerings. Despite geographical challenges, the destination remains a vibrant hub for those interested in […]
Indonesia is keen on expanding trade cooperation with Cambodia to agricultural products other than rice. Rice has already helped Indonesia to become the number six trading partner for Cambodia. Digital and green energy are the two new areas in which Indonesia is keen to cooperate with Cambodia, said Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto at […]
In an effort to build a Cambodia-China Community (CCC) – enriched by the diamond hexagon cooperation – the two countries agreed to expedite the formulation of a master plan for the ‘Industrial and Technological Corridor’ (ITC) and ‘Fish and Rice Corridor’ (FRC) to promote imports of the Kingdom agriculture products to the People’s Republic of […]
A privately-owned cardboard manufacturing facility has been given the green light for its upcoming investment plans by the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Sub-Committee on Investment, said Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Sihanoukville Province recently. The company, Cooper Packing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., intends to construct the factory in O’Chamnar Village, O’Oknha Heng commune, in Sihanoukville province’s Prey Nob […]
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and Henan Provincial Administration signed an agreement on Monday to strengthen people-to-people connectivity between the two nations to boost tourist flow with Henan province, which is home to many heritage sites including the ruins of Shang dynasty city and the Shaolin Temple. Sok Soken, Minister of Tourism, held a meeting […]
AirAsia Cambodia’s inaugural flight graced the skies of Phnom Penh International Airport on April 20, bringing with it the promise of enhanced connectivity and a tourism boost for Cambodia. As noted by Prime Minister Hun Manet in a recent social media post, the aircraft, adorned with the iconic image of Angkor Wat and traditional Cambodian […]
PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2024 — In a boost to the healthcare sector, the Cambodian government has pledged to invest more than $170 million in strengthening the capacity of health centers throughout the nation. Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the substantial financial commitment during the inauguration of the new Japan-funded Centre of Surgical Service at […]
A Cambodia-China cultural tourism exhibition is scheduled in the northern part of Bayon Temple in Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park, said the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism in a statement released on Saturday. According to the statement, a joint martial arts show titled “When Shaolin Meets Bokator at Angkor Event” will be interspersed with the event […]
Cambodia is mulling Double Taxation Avoidance (DTA) deals with seven countries, naming the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, France, Japan, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) said in a press release last week. Cambodia implemented DTAs with Singapore, China, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia, China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Malaysia and […]
PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2024 — On April 21, Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, met with Wang Yi, a senior member of China’s Political Bureau and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his official visit to Cambodia. The discussions underscored the dynamic growth in […]
According to the Bangladesh-based Daily Star, Siem Reap, a cultural province of Cambodia, has been classified among the five Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation Destinations in Asia. Located in Southeast Asia, Siem Reap is a gem with breathtaking temples, vibrant cafés, and serene canals, the Daily Star commented. One of the most amazing sights in the world, […]
Cambodia exported garment, footwear and travel goods worth 20 percent more than $2.9 billion in the first quarter, as per a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise. This compared to $2.4 billion in goods sold for the same period last year. Year-to-date (January-March) there was an increase of 23 percent in exports […]