Cambodia's "Egg in the Nest" Dessert Wins First Prize at Culinary Competition of International Village of Gastronomy in Paris

AKP Phnom Penh, September 15, 2025 -- The "Egg in the Nest" dessert by Chef Sao Sopheak of Cambodia earned the first prize at the culinary competition of the International Village of Gastronomy in Paris, H.E. Luy David, Cambodian Ambassador to...

Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark probe demand

PUBLISHED : 15 Sep 2025 at 12:13 An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighboring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s...

Cambodia and Thailand: A sweet and sour friendship 

THE recent armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border were sparked by the events of May 28 in the disputed Emerald Triangle border region when a Cambodian soldier was killed, escalating long-standing territorial conflicts. The five-day...

BoT summons 13 gold traders amid spike in Cambodian exports and baht’s rapid appreciation

The Bank of Thailand will meet 13 leading gold traders on September 15 to discuss unusually high gold exports to Cambodia, which may be fueling the baht’s rapid appreciation. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has summoned 13 major...

Cambodia opens new international airport in Phnom Penh

Cambodia has opened a new US$2 billion (A$3 billion) airport in its capital, Phnom Penh, as the country’s international arrival numbers have risen through much of 2025. Domestic and international flights began at Techo International Airport on 9...

Etihad Airways to extend wings from UAE to Cambodia next month

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Etihad Airways will start direct flights from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, from Oct. 3, said a news release from Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism on...

Cambodia opens new airport in Phnom Penh aiming to boost tourism

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Cambodia’s new $2 billion airport opens with nature-themed architecture and a giant golden Buddha statue

Say farewell to Phnom Penh International Airport and welcome Cambodia’s brand-new Techo International Airport, which officially opened in September 2025. The $2 billion mega-project is a collaboration between the Cambodian government and Overseas...

Cambodia opens new airport in Phnom Penh, set to become country’s largest

Cambodia has officially opened its new Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh, which is set to become the country’s largest airport. The airport, which replaces Phnom Penh International Airport, began flight services for both domestic and...

Cambodia opens new airport in Phnom Penh to boost tourism

A passenger, right, attends to her belongings during a security check at the Techo International Airport on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, Sept. 9,2025.Cambodia on Tuesday opened the capital's new Techo International Airport as...

Cambodia gold imports raise eyebrows

Thailand's gold exports to Cambodia are being monitored as the figures rose substantially in recent years and 2025, though the Gold Traders Association (GTA) maintains Cambodia is not a major export market. GTA president Jitti Tangsithpakdi said...

Cambodian Minister of Tourism and Visa Worldwide Discuss Tou...

AKP Phnom Penh, September 12, 2025 -- Cambodian Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak received here on Sept. 11 a courtesy call by Mr. Arturo Planell, Senior Vice President for Southeast Asia of Visa Worldwide Pte. Limited. According to the Ministry...

Cambodia’s Huot Hak urges digital and green investment in tourism at ITE HCMC 2025

Cambodian minister of tourism Huot Hak shared several key points of view during his keynote speech at the recently-concluded ITE HCMC 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At the high-level tourism forum held to open the event on Thursday, 4th...

Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia sparks demand for probe

Increased gold flows are fuelling rally in baht, threatening to harm exports, tourism PUBLISHED : 13 Sep 2025 at 11:54 An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighbouring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen...

Are Scam Compounds the Real Cause of Thailand-Cambodia Fighting?

CAMBODIA—By July 28, O’Smach, on Cambodia’s northern border, had become a ghost town. Five days of intense fighting with Thailand, erupting after months of tensions over contested territory, saw more than 260,000 people driven from their homes on...

Cambodia Opens New Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh

Techo International Airport officially opened on 9 September 2025, marking Cambodia’s most significant aviation milestone to date. Located south of Phnom Penh, the new airport begins operations with a capacity to serve 13 million passengers...

Cambodia's Techo Int'l Airport opens, emphasizes green design

Cambodia's Techo International Airport officially opened on September 9, 2025, marking a new milestone in the country's aviation development. Located in Kandal Province, about 19 kilometers from downtown Phnom Penh, the airport spans roughly 2,600...

Cambodia Opens USD 2-Billion Chinese-Built Techo International Airport Near Phnom Penh, Hopes for Tourism Revival Amid Land Dispute Allegations

Phnom Penh, September 9: Cambodia officially opened its new Techo International Airport on Tuesday, marking a significant step in modernising the nation’s aviation infrastructure and boosting its struggling tourism industry. The USD 2-billion...

Scam syndicate operating out of Phnom Penh busted; cross-border operation nets 12 suspects in Singapore

SINGAPORE: A joint operation by Singapore and Cambodian police disrupted a scam syndicate running out of Phnom Penh, leading to the arrest of 12 people, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Wednesday (Sep 10). The suspects were arrested in...

Long Beach's favorite seafood shack

Long Beach is home to the greatest population of Cambodians outside of Cambodia. For years, the community has been a destination for Cambodian porridges, noodles, soups, and stir-fries. Vannak Tan grew up in a restaurant family in Long Beach, and...