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Vietnam – An Attractive Destination For Medical Tourism
Not only does Vietnam attract international tourists with its landscapes, culture, and cuisine, but it is also gradually becoming a reliable destination for medical treatment, offering high-quality services at reasonable costs. Patients are...

Luxury travel priorities are shifting in the Asia Pacfic
Luxury travel trends have shifted in Asia Pacific, according to a new report. Luxury Travel by Marriott International launched The Intentional Traveller report, which revealed a luxury travel mindset characterised by deeper cultural engagement,...

Penang International Airport Welcomes Cambodia Airways’ New Direct Service From Phnom Penh
Penang International Airport (PEN) today welcomed Cambodia Airways (KR) as its 18th foreign airline, marking the launch of the first direct service between Phnom Penh (PNH) and PEN. The twice-weekly service, operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft,...
Cambodia, Saudi Arabia Continue to Strengthen and Expand Bilateral Cooperation
AKP Phnom Penh, July 02, 2025 -- Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet held talks this morning at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh with H.E. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of...
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I’ve Cycled for 20 Years and Own 4 Electric Bikes—This Lightweight One Is Perfect for Travel
The Priority Current Plus E-bike is the perfect all-around electric bike, perfect for beginners and seasoned commuters alike. At just 55 pounds, it's compatible with most hitch racks—perfect for use on road trips. The 720WH battery can last up to...

Paetongtarn to Lead Major Cultural Initiative SPLASH, Joined by Thaksin
BANGKOK — Despite being temporarily suspended from her duties as Prime Minister pending an ethics investigation over a leaked phone call with senior Cambodian leader Hun Sen regarding a recent border dispute, Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced she...
Cambodia v-Pass Soft-Launched to Streamline Entry for International Travellers
AKP Phnom Penh, July 02, 2025 -- The General Department of Immigration (GDI) under the Ministry of Interior has officially begun the trial implementation of the Cambodia v-Pass (Visitor Pass) system, replacing traditional immigration stamps and QR...

THAILAND-CAMBODIA BORDER DISPUTE DISRUPTS THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
Thailand's border areas in six provinces are currently experiencing closures following rising disagreements with Cambodia, significantly affecting movement to tourist hotspots like Angkor. The Aranyaprathet-Poipet crossing, usually a key travel...

‘Cultural immersion boosting Cambodia’s luxury tourism’
Synopsis: The Kingdom is also one of the most preferred destinations for ‘venture travelists’ and ‘luxury travellers seeking timeless adventures’. Cultural immersion is benefitting Cambodia’s luxury tourism segment amid a paradigm shift in global...

Cambodia: Mother Nature Activists in Prison One Year
(Bangkok, July 2, 2025) – Five Cambodian environmental activists who have completed one year of their six to eight-year prison terms on baseless charges should be immediately and unconditionally released, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 2,...
Angkor Resort Welcomes Over 560,000 Tourists in First Six Months
AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province welcomed 567,673 foreign tourists in the first six months of this year, earning more than US$26 million. The figures were shared by the Angkor Enterprise, the...

Business : Phnom Penh-Penang Direct Flight To Boost ASEAN Trade - MAHB
GEORGE TOWN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Cambodia Airways’ new direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang aligns with the ASEAN Connectivity Master Plan 2025, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to deeper regional integration. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd...

New border gate poised to boost further Cambodia-Vietnam trade
Synopsis: As both neighbouring nations have set a new target of bilateral trade amounting to around $20 billion, the new international border gate will play a key role in achieving this goal, says Mr Hun Sen. Senate President Hun Sen yesterday...

East Bengal to face clubs from Hong Kong, Cambodia in AFC Women’s Champions League prelims
Football News East Bengal won their maiden IWL tirle in 2024-25. @I-League New Delhi: Indian Women’s League champions East Bengal were clubbed with Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC and Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC in their AFC Champions League preliminary...
U.S. Air Force Band Charms Crowds on Phnom Penh's Walk Street
AKP Phnom Penh, June 30, 2025 -- Phnom Penh’s bustling Walk Street, a popular riverside promenade, resonated with music on Sunday night as the U.S. Pacific Air Forces Brass Band performed an open-air concert for an enthusiastic crowd of local and...

AFC Women's Champions League: East Bengal FC Drawn Against Clubs From Hong Kong, Cambodia
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, July 3 (IANS) East Bengal FC were drawn alongside Kitchee SC (Hong Kong) and Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia) in Group E of the AFC Women's Champions League Preliminary Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC...

Cambodia, South Korea record new avian flu cases in poultry
Since mid-June, Cambodia’s veterinary authority has confirmed six further highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in poultry flocks. Based on official notifications to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), these bring the...

I visit cemeteries on my travels, and this has taught me more about cities than any guidebook
It may sound macabre to visit the dead as a travel activity. Admittedly, my growing interest has taken me by surprise over the years. Sometimes I would add burial sites to my itinerary: Evita’s family grave in Buenos Aires, for example, and Oscar...

Survey finds US tariff uncertainties may affect garment workers in Cambodia
Image Courtesy: Human Rights Watch Amidst US tariff hikes, operational uncertainty continues to prevail in the Cambodian garment industry, as per the survey conducted by Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) in collaboration with International Labour...

Audley Travel and Seaborn unveil new land and sea journeys
Audley Travel has launched three new cruise itineraries in partnership with Seabourn, combining land-based experiences with ocean voyages across Southeast Asia, Alaska and Croatia. Olivia Palamountain reports Audley Travel has expanded its cruise...