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Thai-Cambodia Border Economy Projected to Struggle Until 2025
BANGKOK — More than a month after deadly Thai-Cambodian border clashes, seven provinces in Thailand’s lower northeast and eastern regions are experiencing severe economic collapse, with businesses shuttering and thousands losing their livelihoods...

Suspicious Gold Exports to Cambodia May Be Fueling Thai Baht’s Strength
BANGKOK — Thailand’s business leaders are raising alarms over irregular gold exports to Cambodia that may be artificially strengthening the baht and threatening the country’s economic recovery. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of...
Cambodia Reaffirms Full Support for the Philippines’ ASEAN C...
AKP Phnom Penh, September 09, 2025 -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet reiterated Cambodia's full support for the success of the Philippines' upcoming Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026, according to a press release...
Cambodian NA President to Attend 46th AIPA General Assembly...
AKP Phnom Penh, September 09, 2025 -- Samdech Moha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of Cambodia’s National Assembly (NA), will lead a high-level delegation to participate in the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN...

Cambodia opens US$2 billion Chinese-built airport
A US$2 billion Chinese-built airport in Cambodia opened its runways to the first planes on Tuesday, bringing hopes for a tourism revival but beset by accusations of land evictions. Techo International Airport in Cambodia. Photo: Hun Manet, Prime...
Cambodia opens $2bn Chinese-built airport
Techo airport will be able to handle up to 13 million passengers a year, and aims to reach 50 million by 2050 [PHNOM PENH] A US$2 billion Chinese-built airport in Cambodia opened its runways to the first planes on Tuesday (Sep 9), bringing hopes...

Cambodia opens US$2 billion Chinese-built Techo International Airport
It was "a great honour to be one of first passengers in the airport", said British passenger David Weare, who flew in on Singapore Airlines. "What I can see, it looks amazing, it's fantastic ... I can't wait to get through and see what the rest of...
Cambodian capital's new airport expected to boost tourism, economy, trade
KANDAL, Cambodia, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Techo International Airport (TIA), which is the new airport for Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, commenced official operations on Tuesday, becoming the biggest airport in the Southeast Asian country. The first...
Cambodia and Vietnam Pledge Closer Tourism Cooperation
AKP Phnom Penh, September 05, 2025— Cambodian Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak and H.E. Nguyễn Văn Được, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, met on Sept. 4 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector. The...
Guilin Province's Leading Company Plans AI-Powered Tourism P...
AKP Phnom Penh, September 11, 2025 -- A Chinese business delegation from Guilin province has expressed its interests to invest in a modern tourism development project using artificial intelligence in Cambodia. The commitment was shared during a...

singapore Over $40m in losses: 12 linked to Cambodia-based scam ring arrested in Singapore
A scam syndicate responsible for over 330 cases involving over $40 million of losses was busted in a cross-border operation that led to the arrest of 12 individuals across Singapore. The operation — involving the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and...
Cambodian PM Welcomes the Launch of New International Airport
AKP Phnom Penh, September 09, 2025 -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this morning welcomed the commencement of operations at Techo International Airport (TIA). “Welcome the launch of TIA, which will begin providing...

South Korea urged to finalise Asean economic pact
by Ry Sochan PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/ANN) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn urged South Korea to finalise the comprehensive economic partnership for Asean countries as soon...
PM Announces 497 Free Buses for Citizens Traveling Home for...
AKP Phnom Penh, September 11, 2025 — Prime Minister Samdech Moha Bovor Thipadei Hun Manet announced that 497 buses will be made available free of charge to transport citizens between Phnom Penh and their hometowns during the upcoming Pchum Ben...
Cambodian capital's new airport starts official operations
KANDAL, Cambodia, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Techo International Airport (TIA), which is the new airport for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, commenced official operations on Tuesday, becoming the biggest airport in the Southeast Asian country. The...

'I juggled five zero-hour jobs to fund my travel addiction and it was worth it'
Milo Boyd Digital Travel Editor and Commercial Content Lead and Ravi Meah 06:31, 11 Sep 2025 Taking on multiple jobs to save up for a dream holiday is not uncommon, but Lauren Wright took this concept to an extreme level. The 20-year-old...

A look inside Cambodia’s newest airport

South Korean Police Shut Down $36M Illegal Betting Site Operating from Cambodia
Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim Alper is a journalist who covers betting news and regulation for CasinoBeats. He joined the CasinoBeats team in May 2025. He reports on breaking news and developments in the world of betting, casinos, and... Read...

Brentwood woman works 'five zero-hour jobs' to pay off her holidays
Juggling jobs to earn a few pounds to spend on the holiday of a lifetime is nothing new. But Lauren Wright took things to an extreme level, working five zero-hour jobs in order to see the world. The 20-year-old paramedical science student from...

Going Places: Hiking, Biking Adds Dimension to Experiencing Siem Reap, Cambodia’s Ancient Archeological Sites
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Biking back roads of Siem Reap, Cambodia, passed farmland and fields, through small villages our Discovery Bicycle Tours group chances upon a wedding – but not just any wedding....