Cambodia’s Songkran festival vying for UNESCO recognition

As Siem Reap’s Angkor Songkran Festival is officially declared a major annual event, Cambodia is actively working to inscribe traditional Khmer New Year celebrations on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Cambodian youth advocate uses regional stage to urge inclusive decision making

A 15-year-old Cambodian youth advocate took centre stage at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD)

New Dubai-Siem Reap flights tipped to increase tourism

A major development for Cambodia’s tourism industry is the upcoming launch of a new route which will connect Dubai to Siem Reap

Environment ministry lays out plans to eliminate plastic bags from supermarkets

The Ministry of Environment is encouraging supermarkets in Phnom Penh to use mesh bags instead of plastic bags.