On May 18, the start of the Mekong-Lancang Caravan Tour was marked by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism’s partnership with relevant stakeholders. This initiative aims to deepen cooperation in the tourism sector between Cambodia and China.
Category: Cambodia
Thailand voids MoU 44 maritime pact, Cambodia lodges protests
On May 5, Thailand cancelled the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 44) on maritime boundary. This move has reignited tensions with Cambodia over the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA).
Cambodia to host 12th Sea Festival this December
On May 11, the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism confirmed that the 12th edition of the Sea Festival will take place in Preah Sihanouk Province from December 18 to 20, 2026, marking the return of the event after a two-year hiatus. The previous festival was staged from December 13 to 15, 2024.
Cambodia to cut textile import reliance by 2027
Cambodia’s Labour and Vocational Training Minister, Heng Sour, expressed confidence that the country will achieve textile independence by 2027.
Cruise ship Viking Orion docks in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville
On April 29, Norwegian-flagged cruise ship Viking Orion arrived at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, bringing more than 800 international tourists to Cambodia.
Phnom Penh court rejects Kem Sokha’s appeal, upholds treason verdict
A Phnom Penh court rejected Kem Sokha’s appeal on April 30, upholding his conviction for treason. Sokha, a 72-year-old former president of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was found guilty under Article 443 of Cambodia’s Criminal Code for ‘conspiracy with foreign power’.
Cambodia ends April with sixth fuel price rise
Phnom Penh ends April with a fuel price surge. Effective April 29, petrol (Gasoline 92) is priced at 5,510 Cambodian riels (1.37 US dollars) per litre, while diesel (Gasoil 10 parts per million (ppm)) costs 5,650 Cambodian riels (1.41 US dollars) per litre.
Bangkok and Phnom Penh renew border peace commitments
Cambodia and Thailand reaffirmed their decision to the truce agreement and adherence to the Joint Statement of the Third Special General Border Committee (GBC) on April 27.
Cambodia intensifies preparations for 20th Francophonie Summit
On April 26, Cambodia is advancing preparations to host the 20th Francophonie Summit which will take place in Phnom Penh on November 15-16 2026, with officials indicating that organisational work is progressing smoothly.
US sanctions Cambodian senator over alleged scam connection
On April 23, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An, accusing him of being the leading figure behind a nationwide scam compound network.