In a significant development for the aquaculture sector, Regional Fish Institute, Ltd., a Japanese company renowned for its expertise in aquaculture, is actively seeking collaboration opportunities with relevant Cambodian institutions. This initiative was discussed during a meeting on April 1, 2025, between His Excellency Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the […]
The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Tourism, is set to introduce special tour packages aimed at boosting tourism at Khnang Phsa Mountain. Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak announced this initiative during a recent visit to the tourist area in Kampong Speu province. Khnang Phsa Mountain, known for its stunning natural landscapes, connects the […]
The ambitious project to build a comprehensive drainage system in western Phnom Penh is now 88% complete, with final touches expected to be finalized by July 2025. During a recent review, Ms. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the project leader, confirmed the significant progress. The […]
The Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam in Sre Khsach village, Kampong Thom, has reached a significant milestone, with 52.8% of construction completed. This progress was confirmed during a recent inspection led by HE Tho Jetha. Spanning a total length of 2,680 meters, the dam includes various elements: a 1,136-meter left earthen dam, a 306-meter spillway, a […]
A Chinese investor delegation from Shanxi Province has pledged to facilitate greater Chinese investment in Cambodia, aiming to enhance economic ties between the two nations. This commitment was made during a meeting on March 26 between H.E. Mr. Thabo Titchansopheak, Advisor to the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Mr. Darren Teng, Chairman of […]
The Ministry of Environment has announced an extensive campaign to clean up litter on 126 national roads across Cambodia. This initiative, named “National Roads Free of Garbage and Plastic Waste,” was officially launched by HE Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, as part of a broader effort to promote environmental responsibility among citizens. During the launch […]
Cambodia has secured USD 40 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to advance its national REDD+ program, aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Environment Minister HE Dr. Eang Sophallet made the announcement during a meeting with World Bank Representative Ms. Salimata D. Follea on March 26, 2025. Recognized as a global […]
China Minsheng Stone Industry Group aims to invest in artificial marble processing in Cambodia. This significant development was discussed during a meeting between HE Chea Wutty, Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Mr. Mai Jianglong, Vice President of China Minsheng Stone Industry Group. During the meeting, HE Chea Wutty warmly […]
The Cambodian government has officially unveiled its ambitious plans to establish a state-of-the-art logistics center as part of the Sihanoukville Logistics Center Development Project. This initiative aims to integrate logistics services for domestic and international loading and unloading of goods and containers. During a recent meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) […]
A new USD 3 million Catholic cathedral blending traditional Khmer and Catholic architectural styles is under construction on the northern outskirts of Phnom Penh, marking the most significant Catholic building project in Cambodia since the Khmer Rouge regime’s destruction of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral nearly five decades ago. Set to be completed by July […]
As of 2024, Cambodia is set to enhance its waste management infrastructure with the operation of 11 landfills, boasting a total storage capacity of over 4.5 million tons. This update was provided during a progress review meeting by the Municipal Solid Waste Management Committee (MSWMC) on March 26, 2025. Mr. Chao Sophaphibal, Director General of […]
By Sean O’Neill Clarity is invaluable for a project as staggeringly complex as the international fusion experiment. The project, also known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), is being built in France and is one of the most ambitious scientific collaborations in history—in the same league as the and the International Space Station. Dubbed […]