E-wallet payments grown to be nine times GDP: National Bank of Cambodia
The central bank reported that by end-2022, “the number of registered e-wallet account[s] increased to 19.5 million", with the total number of transactions jumping from 708…
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Indonesian ‘tourism potential’ identified after SEA Games 2023
According to Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism, out of the 1,602,797 visitors from the ASEAN region last year, just 75,653 came from Indonesia.
Cambodia PM warns of international election interference
According to the prime minister, some diplomats have released statements in the run-up to the July 23 election – a move he deems to be an attempt to interfere in Cambodia’s…
PM Hun Sen marks 10th anniversary of Belt and Road Initiative
He noted that many other Asean members have also benefitted since the BRI was launched in 2013, with US$30 billion injected into the initiative.
Protect peace, avoid a return to ‘dark times’: Cambodia PM
Hun Sen noted that a vast majority of Cambodians have an understanding of the tragedy that overtook their ancestral land swept up in war.
Siem Reap museum showcases latest cultural finds in exhibition
The exhibition features a number of artefacts that were discovered during research excavations at the Angkor Archaeological Park, as well as ceramics originating from the ancient…
Cambodia has sent ‘over 1,200 students’ to France: Education minister
The education ministry has partnered with the French embassy since 2017 to provide scholarships to students who wish to study in France, especially those vying for post-graduate…
Some 100 rare fish released into Mekong
30 Mekong giant barbs and 70 striped catfish, both rare and listed as endangered species of fish, were released and expected to increase fish stocks.
‘Mid-Oct’ launch confirmed for Siem Reap airport
The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter chairman said the new Siem Reap airport comes right as foreign tourists return to Cambodia.
Cambodia’s Candlelight Party disqualified from July general election
Candlelight Party spokesman Kim Souphirith expressed disappointment with the decision, claiming that the party is the only party with enough public support to compete with the…