Die Hauptstadt am Mekong und Tonle Sap: Regierung, Wirtschaft und die größte Stadt des Landes. · 548 Artikel
Every year on January 7, Cambodia pauses—not in celebration, but in remembrance. Victory over Genocide Day marks the end of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979, closing one of the most painful chapters in Cambodian history. For many Cambodians, the date is not only a historical milestone but a deeply personal moment tied to family…
Every corner of Phnom Penh is steeped in stories. They hide in the curves of its streets, in the old façades of its restaurants, and in the smiles of those who live there. Personal stories that sometimes become part of history. We had the opportunity to meet Vannak, who, through his profession, happens to be…
Cambodians and members of the international community came together in Phnom Penh on Thursday afternoon to take part in a peaceful march calling for calm, dialogue, and full respect for the ceasefire amid ongoing tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border. Organised by the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), the march was held under the…
If you wake up before dawn breaks in Phnom Penh, you will discover a quiet city – one that most people never see. Almost everyone is still asleep. The only activity comes from a few early-morning athletes running or cycling. Crossing the city is easy because the air is still fresh, slightly humid and remains…
Over the past several days, one thing has become clear along the Cambodia–Thailand border: no one is speaking with one voice. As clashes flared again in early December, statements coming out of Thailand have pointed in different directions. Political leaders have made one set of statements, military officials have made different ones, and foreign partners…
Phnom Penh, December 14, 2025 Gunfire and shelling were reported along parts of the Cambodia–Thailand border early Sunday, even as regional and international leaders pressed for an immediate ceasefire to halt the most serious fighting between the two neighbours in years. Updates carried by Cambodian outlet Fresh News said several frontline areas in Pursat, Banteay…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Cambodia has shattered its investment records, with the Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) Cambodian Investment Committee approving more than 600 investment projects in the first 11 months of 2025, according to a recent CDC press release. This marks a substantial 57% increase in approved projects compared to the same period in…
Cambodia has taken a bold and forward-looking step toward its digital future. Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth announced that 5G services will officially begin rolling out in Phnom Penh and five provinces starting in 2026, marking one of the country’s most significant technology upgrades in recent years. The announcement was made on 6…
Air Cambodia has announced a significant expansion of its regional network, adding new routes to China and Vietnam as travel demand rises ahead of the year-end holiday season. The airline, based at the new Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh, continues to strengthen Cambodia’s aviation connectivity following the airport’s recent opening. The carrier launched…
Cambodia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their intention to strengthen business cooperation by pursuing memoranda of understanding between their respective chambers of commerce, as both sides acknowledge that current bilateral trade remains limited. The commitment was made during a meeting on December 2 in Phnom Penh between Lim Heng, vice-president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce,…
Anyone walking through a supermarket in Phnom Penh over the past weeks may have noticed something unusual. The refrigerated shelves that usually hold fresh milk were not as full as before, and some brands disappeared entirely for days at a time. Most people had never really questioned where their milk came from, but the sudden…
Cambodia’s retail landscape is changing faster than many expected. Walk through Phnom Penh today and you will see a country that is no longer satisfied with basic shopping choices. Young consumers want better service, more variety, and brands that reflect their lifestyle. Investors see potential everywhere, yet the market still struggles with the same problem:…
Strong Passenger Growth Across All International Airports Cambodia’s aviation sector is experiencing a solid rebound, with more than 5.6 million domestic and international travellers passing through the country’s three international airports in the first ten months of 2025. Data from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) shows that Techo International Airport, Siem Reap–Angkor International…
