Cambodian and Thai diplomatic teams are preparing to resume negotiations in The Hague later this month over longstanding overlapping maritime claims. The talks aim to resolve territorial differences through international law while protecting cross-border trade and economic cooperation.
Cambodian and Vietnamese Prime Ministers Meet in Phnom Penh to Strengthen Trade and Infrastructure Ties
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has begun an official visit to Cambodia for talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet. The discussions focus on expanding bilateral trade, improving transport connections along Mekong logistics corridors and strengthening economic cooperation between the two neighbours.
Cambodia Deploys Emergency Flood Defences to Protect Angkor Wat and Siem Reap
Cambodia's APSARA National Authority has launched round-the-clock water management operations to protect Angkor Wat and surrounding heritage sites from flooding. Heavy rainfall linked to two regional typhoons has affected tens of thousands of families across 10 provinces, raising concerns about damage to the Angkor Archaeological Park and nearby Siem Reap.
Cambodia Launches $6 Million Solar Street Lighting Project Across 13 Provinces
Cambodia's government has begun a $6 million programme to install solar-powered streetlights along 1,200 kilometres of provincial roads. The project covers major transport and tourism areas, including Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Battambang, and aims to improve nighttime road safety and rural connectivity.
Cambodia Expands Digital Tourism Payments Through Bakong App and New Safety Certification
Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism has introduced a regional safety and hygiene certification programme alongside wider adoption of the Bakong Tourist payment application. The initiatives aim to improve visitor confidence and make digital payments more accessible to foreign travellers and hospitality businesses in Siem Reap and coastal destinations.
IndiGo Restores Direct Kolkata–Siem Reap Flights to Boost Tourism Between India and Cambodia
Indian airline IndiGo has resumed direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, restoring an air connection intended to attract more Indian visitors to Cambodia's leading cultural tourism destination.
Siem Reap Airport Corridor Attracts Property Investors as Land Values Rise
Domestic and international investors are increasing their activity along the 40-kilometre corridor linking central Siem Reap with the new international airport. Rising land values reflect expectations of further infrastructure development and commercial growth around the airport.
Cambodia Approves International Kickboxing Championship at Angkor's Historic Elephant Terrace
Cambodian authorities and the National Olympic Committee have approved an international kickboxing event at the Elephant Terrace within Angkor Archaeological Park. The tournament is intended to attract international visitors and promote sports tourism at one of the country's best-known heritage destinations.
Cambodia Deploys 600 Free Buses for Workers Travelling Home During Pchum Ben Festival
Cambodia's government and Phnom Penh municipal authorities have arranged 600 free buses to help workers travel from the capital to their hometowns for the annual Pchum Ben holiday. The service aims to reduce travel expenses for households during one of the country's most important traditional festivals.