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India’s leading low-cost airline, IndiGo, is set to commence direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap starting February 2025. The new route aims to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic between India and Cambodia and promote cultural tourism. Sinn Chanserev Vutha, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for Civil Aviation, announced that IndiGo will operate the route…
Cambodia’s pristine coastal regions are making waves internationally, drawing attention from global travelers seeking unspoiled white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and fresh seafood. UK-based media outlet The Independent has spotlighted the Kingdom’s top seven beaches, showcasing its potential as a premier travel destination beyond the iconic temples of Siem Reap. While Cambodia is renowned for its…
Kampot Province– December 13, 2024 – Khmer Enterprise and Aide et Action, in partnership with Enterprise Vision Academy, co-organized the business model showcase and closing event of the “Enterprise Solution Finders” Season 4 Round 2. The event was presided over by H.E. Dr. Chhieng Vanmunin, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Chief Executive Officer of Khmer…
The highly anticipated Techo International Airport (TIA), originally scheduled to open in the first half of next year, is now set to officially commence operations in July 2025. The announcement was made during a site inspection yesterday by Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation. Minister Havannall, accompanied by a…
Cambodia is Asia’s fourth-largest and the world’s tenth-largest cassava exporter, with approximately 600,000 to 800,000 hectares under cultivation. However, 95% of cassava is currently exported raw, and only 5% is processed locally, contributing about USD 728 million annually to the national economy. This presents a significant opportunity to boost economic potential through increased local processing…
On the afternoon of December 17, 2024, His Excellency Tho Jetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, welcomed Ms. Tania Meyer, Country Manager for the World Bank (WB) in Cambodia, and her delegation during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s office. The meeting focused on discussing development priorities, addressing challenges, and reinforcing collaboration on water…
On December 16, the USS SAVANNAH (LCS 28), a battleship from the United States of America, arrived at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (SAP) in Preah Sihanouk province for a five-day visit. The U.S. naval delegation received a warm welcome from Admiral Mean Savoeun, Deputy Commander of the Ream Naval Base, along with other naval officers…
Phnom Penh—The Royal Government of Cambodia unveiled the Digital Platform for Onboarding the Informal Economy this morning under the leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. In his address at the launch ceremony, the Prime Minister highlighted this initiative as a significant milestone in the implementation of the National Strategy for Informal…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on informal economy workers to register on a newly launched digital platform to access benefits designed to improve their living standards and contribute to the nation’s economic growth. Speaking on Monday (Dec. 16) at the inauguration of the digital platform for informal economy registration, held at Sokha Phnom…
A report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries reveals that the population of pink dolphins in the Prek Thnaot fishing community, located in Kampot Province, Cambodia, has increased to 70 as of the end of 2024. The Prek Thnaot Fishing Community, situated in Prek Thnaot Sangkat, Bokor City, is dedicated to preserving its…
Kampot province is set to host the National Cycling Championships 2024 from January 25 to 26, according to Nou Chamroeun, Secretary General of the Cambodian Cycling Federation. The event will feature three disciplines: road biking, mountain biking, and a men’s criterium open, attracting an estimated 200 to 300 racers from 30 to 40 clubs, as…
The 2024 Cambodia-China Media Intelligent Communication Forum took place on Friday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, bringing together media professionals to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in the media sector. Addressing approximately 150 participants at the half-day event, Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra emphasized the importance of the forum as…
Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, has urged civil servants, organizations, and stakeholders across Cambodia to participate in the “One Tourist, One Tree” campaign, a groundbreaking initiative designed to promote green tourism and enhance the country’s appeal to visitors. Speaking at a tree-planting ceremony in Toek Chhou district, Kampot province, Hak highlighted the campaign’s potential to…
