A major new airport to serve Cambodia’s capital and boost tourism is due to open in July

KANDAL, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia expects that its new airport serving the capital will open in July, a project official said Friday, in a major step forward in boosting the country’s lucrative tourism sector, whose growth was interrupted by the coronavirus …

Cambodia’s High-Income Future Is Nuclear

A Vision of Progress – Can Cambodia’s Energy Future Keep Pace with Its Rapid Growth? Phnom Penh at Night Prime Minister Hun Manet is two years into his tenure, and he will have challenges to confront. His predecessor led the nation out of genocide, and …

The glut of tiny loans in Cambodia: Lifesaver or Trap?

In recent years, the stories of low-income Cambodians trapped in a vicious cycle of debt by microfinance have gained considerable attention. Featured in Bloomberg and DW (Deutsche Welle), these anecdotes paint a grim picture of microfinance not as a …

Op-Ed: Rethinking Gender-Determined Occupations in Cambodia: A Gender-Neutral Perspective

The belief that some jobs are “for men” and others are “for women” is ingrained in Cambodian culture, as it is in much of the world. Imagine, for instance, what assumptions might pop into your mind if someone asked you to picture a construction worker, or …

Cambodia's Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary Poised to Generate Car...

AKP Phnom Penh, March 21, 2025 -- A significant REDD+ project within Cambodia's Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary is nearing completion, promising substantial environmental and community benefits. Covering 134,730 hectares, the project is projected to reduce …

Photos of the Week: Cambodia’s Highest Bridge to be Put for...

AKP Pursat, March 21, 2025— The Russey Chrum River Bridge, located in O’ Som commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, is the highest bridge in Cambodia. The nearly-US$23-million bridge of 90 metres high, 530 metres long, and 10 metres wide will be put …

Samdech Techo Hun Sen Recalls History of the Five-star General Rank in Post-war Cambodia (Video inside)

Hits: 256 Created: 21 March 2025 Hits: 256 Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 21 – Cambodian Senate President, Samdech Techo Hun Sen recalled the history of conferring the rank of five-star general following the end of the war in Cambodia. Samdech Techo presided over a …

Thailand, Cambodia to crack down on call centre scams: Paetongtarn

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed that Thailand’s efforts to combat drugs and call centre gangs are progressing smoothly, with Thailand and Cambodia ready to collaborate on tackling scams in Poipet township. After meeting with the Royal Thai …

Ireland, collaborate with HALO Trust, to provide €800,000 aid for mine removal in Cambodia

Japan Commits Nearly USD 11 Million to Support Cambodia’s Techo Peace Museum Project

In a significant diplomatic move, the Japanese government has granted a total of 1.466 billion yen, approximately USD 11 million, to the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) to bolster two critical projects to enhance mine action capabilities in Cambodia. …