Cambodia

WESTERDAM arrives in Sihanoukville with 1,877 international tourists

WESTERDAM berthed in Sihanoukville at 6:50 a.m. on December 15 with 1,877 tourists from 43 countries and 800 crew from 40 countries. Local authorities welcomed visitors with a blessing dance and strengthened security. The ship was scheduled to leave for Malaysia at 8 p.m.

Expressway waives tolls for food and essential-supply deliveries to displaced people in Koh Kong

From December 14, donors carrying food and essential supplies to displaced people in Koh Kong may use the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway without paying tolls, under cooperation between the transport ministry and the expressway company.

Cambodia’s tourism minister expects more Chinese visitors following visa exemption

Cambodia’s tourism minister expected support measures to boost Chinese arrivals. The source reports a decision to trial visa-free entry allowing Chinese nationals to stay for 14 days, from June 15 to October 15, 2026.

Cambodia earns over $500 million from more than 800,000 tonnes of rice exports in first 11 months of 2025

Cambodia exported 801,643 tonnes of rice worth $526.47 million through 65 companies to 72 destinations in the first 11 months of 2025, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation.

France pledges continued support for promoting Cambodian tourism

France’s ambassador pledged further support for Cambodian tourism and hospitality in talks with Tourism Minister Hout Hak on December 4, 2025. They also discussed a Village Francophone for the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026.

Cambodia's three new international airports, worth $3.6 billion, are operational

A report by Prime Minister Hun Manet for the first National Civil Aviation Day details three new international airports opened over the past three years: Siem Reap–Angkor, Dara Sakor and Techo, with a combined investment of $3.6 billion.

Cambodia moves to open a new rice market with the Philippines

Philippine companies and the Cambodia Rice Federation are preparing detailed talks on rice exports and direct purchases. Cambodia’s Agriculture Ministry says the proposed trade could expand markets for farmers’ paddy.

Cambodia says it has used all diplomatic avenues for 127 days to seek 18 soldiers’ release

Phnom Penh raids lead to seven arrests and seizure of nearly 40 kg of drugs

Cambodian anti-drug officers arrested six Chinese suspects and one Cambodian suspect in Phnom Penh, seizing nearly 40 kilograms of drugs and drug-making equipment.

Cambodia rejects Thai foreign minister’s allegation of newly laid border mines