The capital on the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers: government, business and the country’s biggest city. · 541 articles
After 64 years of anticipation, Cambodia proudly opened the curtains on the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on May 5 in Phnom Penh. The grand opening ceremony set the stage for a regional sporting extravaganza that will continue until May 17, with athletes from across Southeast Asia competing in various sports. This remarkable event showcases…
The digital landscape in Cambodia is about to receive a significant boost as the Hong Kong-Phnom Penh submarine fiber optic cable network project is set to be completed by 2024. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, confirmed the promising timeline during a signing ceremony on May 2, 2023. The $165-million project is poised to…
Cambodia has unveiled an ambitious plan to seek $30 billion in investment funds for 150 prioritized infrastructure development projects between 2022 and 2030. Minister of Public Works and Transport, Sun Chanthol, revealed the details during a recent launching event for a project aimed at enhancing regional freight connectivity for Southeast Asia. The Cambodian government has…
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen recently showcased his affable nature by graciously inviting himself to any upcoming weddings of couples who met on the free buses provided by the Royal Government during Khmer New Year celebrations. The announcement was made while the PM presided over the inauguration ceremony of a new maternity building within the…
The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism in Cambodia, Chea Se, recently announced that the country expects to receive around 4 million tourists in 2023. He made this statement while presiding over the “Belt and Road” Economic Cooperation Forum in Phnom Penh, where he also inaugurated thousands of enterprise projects coming to Cambodia.…
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that a feasibility study for the construction of Cambodia’s third expressway, linking the capital city of Phnom Penh to the cultural province of Siem Reap, will soon begin. This new expressway is expected to bring numerous benefits to the country’s economy, such as reduced travel time…
Cambodia has been named one of the best countries for digital nomads by GoOverseas, a popular online resource for travel and work abroad programs. The Southeast Asian nation has been gaining popularity among remote workers for its low cost of living, vibrant culture, tropical climate, and welcoming community of expats. Phnom Penh, the capital city…
Saudi Arabia’s new Ambassador to Cambodia, Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy, has pledged to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two nations in all areas. During a ceremony at the Senate Palace in Phnom Penh, where he presented his credentials to the Acting Head of State of Cambodia, Say Chhum, the ambassador expressed his commitment…
The Bonn Phum festival, also known as the “Village Festival,” a celebration of traditional arts and youthful inspiration that has been put on pause for the last two years due to Covid-19, will return in April. The Bonn Phum arts and culture festival, which tours the Kingdom bringing audiences art, culture, music, and film, also…
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on February 8, 2023, in Phnom Penh by Souliyo Vongdala and Phonepasong Mixab, the CEO and Co-Founders of LOCA, and Soreasmey Ke Bin, the CEO of Confluences. Confluences will guide LOCA’s first steps in Cambodia as part of this strategic cooperation. The Kingdom is LOCA’s first market outside…
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Poipet express rail project, a key element of Cambodia’s economic development, has made headway in recent days. According to the preliminary findings of a feasibility study to upgrade the Phnom Penh-Poipet railway into Cambodia’s first express railway, the project would cost more than $4 billion and take four years to complete.…
The Techo Santepheap National Hospital will open in June of this year on 7.58 hectares in Sangkat Kok Roka, Khan Prek Pnov, Phnom Penh. It will be the largest national hospital in Cambodia and serve people from all over the country. The hospital has 11 buildings with a total of 10,000 beds. As the government…
The new Phnom Penh international airport, known as the Techo International Airport, is expected to open in 2024. The $1.5 billion project, funded by the Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC), is being built on 2,600 hectares in southern Kandal and Takeo provinces by the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd. The construction…
