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Cambodia Attracts Nearly 3 Million International Tourists in January-May Period
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 01, 2025 -- Cambodia attracted a total of 2.95 million international tourists in the first five months of 2025, 11.7 per cent increase from 2.64 million in the same period last year, according to a report from the Ministry of...
Cambodia sees 50 pct rise in Chinese tourist arrivals in Jan.-May period
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has recorded a 50 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists in the first five months of 2025, said the Ministry of Tourism's latest report released on Tuesday. A total of 488,973 Chinese visitors...
Cambodia Airways celebrates inaugural direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang
Conference & Meetings World
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June 27, 2025
The inaugural flight of Cambodia Airways’ direct air connetion Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, to Penang in Malaysia was celebrated 26 June on touchdown at Penang International Airport with a traditional water salute. The new air link between the...
Tour de France 2025: Pogacar edged out of 100th career win by Van der Poel
The National News
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Alpecin's Mathieu van der Poel edged Tadej Pogacar to win Stage 2 of the Tour de France in a tense hilltop finale at Boulogne-sur-Mer on Sunday. The victory saw the Dutch rider take the lead in the overall standings after depriving UAE Team...
Royal Blossom train journey from Hua Hin to Bangkok sells out in hours amid rising interest in train tourism
Hua Hin Today
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July 3, 2025
An exclusive rail journey organised by long-time British expat and travel blogger Richard Barrow recently sold out within hours, highlighting growing interest in train tourism in Thailand. The special trip, set to depart from Hua Hin to Bangkok...
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
Cambodia Airways Successfully Launched Its Inaugural Flight from Phnom Penh to Penang
Fresh News
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Hits: 216 (Phnom Penh): At 10:55 a.m. Malaysia time on 26 June 2025, Cambodia Airways flight KR785 from Phnom Penh to Penang made a smooth landing at Penang International Airport. The inaugural flight was honored by the presence of Shaharuddin...
‘The purpose-driven traveller’ arrives as per Asia Pacific luxury travel trends
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
New destinations including Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Cambodia are gaining ground onthe list of top 10 destinations. Nature escapes and countryside retreats surge, with interest in safaris up to 30% The Luxury Group by Marriott International...
Nearly 570,000 foreign tourists visit famed Angkor in first half of 2025
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Foreign tourists at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap. Numbers of foreign tourists visiting Cambodia’s most popular tourist spot surged to nearly 570,000 in the first half of this year. KT/Aim Valinda Synopsis: The surge in tourists is a...
Unrest, disease risk in Thailand not a deterrent for Malaysian travellers
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
GEORGE TOWN - Thailand remains a top holiday destination for Malaysians despite the country’s latest political crisis. The suspension of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ongoing violence in some of the country’s southern provinces, and...
MoU inked for Cambodia-Japan flight service
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Synopsis: Air Cambodia to launch flight service to Osaka and Tokyo with one stop in China. The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding on...
New partnership supports Cambodia’s push toward digital payment adoption
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Four entities join forces to promote cashless payments and link financial services with global lifestyle experiences. Bridge Bank A Cambodian financial institution has signed a partnership with a group of international service providers to expand...
Singapore could be an ideal ‘hub for Khmer products’
Khmer Times
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July 1, 2025
Synopsis: Cambodian producers can benefit from Singapore’s streamlined distribution networks to reach broader regional and global markets. Singapore is well-positioned to serve as an ideal hub for Khmer products, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in...
Penarth foster child's dream of travelling to Cambodia helped by fundraiser
Penarth Times
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The opportunity has come thanks to a fundraising campaign led by Foster Care Associates (FCA) Cymru in Penarth, which saw children in care cover more than 2,500 miles through activities including running, swimming, walking, and hopping. The event,...
Cambodia Airways launches direct flights between Phnom Penh and Penang
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 26, 2025
Cambodia Airways begins direct twice-weekly flights to Penang, enhancing tourism, business events, and regional ties between Cambodia and Malaysia. PENANG, MALAYSIA – The inaugural arrival of Cambodia Airways’ direct flight connecting Phnom Penh,...
How to apply for cheaper internet in Long Beach
Signal Tribune - California
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July 2, 2025
Low-income Long Beach residents can now apply for cheaper internet services through the Internet Service Enrollment Line. The enrollment line is powered by the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), which focuses on fostering public policy...
Unrest, disease risk not a deterrent for M’sian travellers
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
GEORGE TOWN: Thailand remains a top holiday destination for Malaysians despite the country’s latest political crisis. The suspension of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra coupled with ongoing violence in some of the country’s southern...
Cambodia Airways launches direct Phnom Penh–Penang flights
Malay Mail
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June 26, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, June 26 — The inaugural Cambodia Airways direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang marks a key milestone in strengthening regional ties and enhancing connectivity with Asean neighbours. Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee...
Long Beach, Calif., Hotline Offers Links to Low-Cost Internet
Government Technology
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July 2, 2025
(TNS) — Long Beach has launched the city’s Internet Service Enrollment Line, a new hotline and digital inclusion resource that connects eligible residents with low-cost Internet service, officials announced on Tuesday, July 1. The Internet Service...
New Report Reveals Shift in Asia Pacific Luxury Travel Trends
Breaking Travel News
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July 2, 2025
A new era of luxury travel is taking shape across Asia Pacific, defined by purpose, personalization, and profound lifestyle shifts. According to a new study from the Luxury Group by Marriott International, high-net-worth (HNW) travelers in the...