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Kampot, Cambodia’s idyllic coastal province, is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in tourism. Though not yet at pre-pandemic levels, the first half of 2024 has been highly encouraging, with over 1.3 million visitors, including 62,000 international tourists—an impressive 30% increase compared to the same period in 2023. With its tranquil charm, enhanced infrastructure, and growing list…
Cambodia’s football ecosystem has taken a giant leap forward with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art football stadium in Siem Reap, a project brought to life through the collaboration between SkaSports Investments Private Limited, a fully Indian-owned sports enterprise, and Angkor Tiger Football Club, a prominent team in the Cambodian Premier League. The stadium, which hosted…
On Sunday afternoon, December 8, Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen, accompanied by a high-level delegation, visited the renowned Diriyah Gate and Al-Bujairi Heritage Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This visit highlighted the strong ties between Cambodia and Saudi Arabia, fostering cultural and diplomatic exchanges.
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, embarked on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, this significant tour is scheduled from December 8 to 14, 2024. This…
Anwa Nasredynov, Cambodia’s international boxing sensation, has secured a spot in the semi-finals at the Asian Boxing Championship 2024, currently being held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Buy Sophoan, Secretary General of the Cambodia Boxing Federation, shared the exciting news, revealing that Anwa delivered a stunning performance on Dec. 6, knocking out his opponent from Turkmenistan…
Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, President of the Regional Islamic Da’wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP), to the Peace Palace on Saturday, December 7. During the meeting, the RISEAP president thanked Cambodia’s Royal Government for supporting…
Cambodia and Laos have unveiled plans to enhance cross-border trade, tourism, transportation, and people-to-people connectivity through the development of new infrastructure. During a recent bilateral meeting in Cambodia, Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Lao PDR, discussed the proposal to establish a new border checkpoint. This initiative, aimed at…
China has pledged to assist Cambodia in six critical economic areas, including the development of green energy and infrastructure, modernization of technology, agriculture, and healthcare, and the acceleration of corridor projects. These agreements were reached during the recent visit of Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, to China from December 2-4, 2024. According…
Phnom Penh, December 5, 2024 – Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced that His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni is scheduled to pay a royal visit to Laos in January 2025, marking a significant milestone in the deepening relations between the two nations. The announcement came during a courtesy meeting between Samdech Techo and…
Angkor Enterprise reported on December 4, 2024, that American tourists topped the list of nearly 400,000 international visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park. Between January and November 2024, the park welcomed 898,339 ticketed visitors, marking a significant 28.33% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The surge in visitors generated close to $42 million…
In his inaugural visit to China since assuming office in April, Senate President Hun Sen expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government for their steadfast support of Cambodia’s landmark Funan Techo Canal (FTC) project. During their meeting in Beijing, the two leaders emphasized deepening ties between the “iron-clad” allies, building on…
The Cambodian krama, an iconic symbol of the nation’s culture and identity, has been inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This recognition was announced during the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Asunción, Paraguay. In a heartfelt…
The Cambodian krama, a traditional scarf symbolizing the nation’s cultural identity, has been officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This historic recognition was announced during the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee under the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asunción, Paraguay. Phoeurng Sackona,…
