Landmark Achievement: Techo Santepheap National Hospital, Cambodia’s Largest Medical Facility, Officially Unveiled
A momentous milestone in Cambodia’s healthcare landscape was reached as Techo Santepheap National Hospital, the nation’s largest medical institution, was formally inaugurated after a dedicated 12-month construction period. The official inauguration ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 24 October 2023, marked the beginning of a new era in healthcare accessibility for the […]
Decrease in Chinese Tourists Impacts Southeast Asian Economies, While Cambodia Sees Growth
The decrease in Chinese tourists has impacted Southeast Asian economies, hindering their post-Covid recovery plans. Slower-than-expected economic recovery in China has made its population more hesitant to spend money on international travel. Official data compiled by Bloomberg News show that Chinese arrivals in five Southeast Asian countries varied between 14 percent and 39 percent in […]
UNICEF’s Remarkable Contribution: Over US$44 Million Worth of Medical Equipment Provided to Cambodia
In a significant display of support, UNICEF has been a steadfast ally to Cambodia in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, generously granting medical equipment exceeding a staggering US$44 million since its onset. Building on this exceptional commitment, UNICEF has recently added an additional US$7 million to provide vital medical equipment for oxygen therapy in […]
Techo Santepheap National Hospital Nears Completion, Set to Open in June
The highly anticipated Techo Santepheap National Hospital, a groundbreaking healthcare facility in Cambodia, is nearing completion, with construction progress reaching an impressive 85-90%. The hospital is slated to be finalized by the end of May and is scheduled for inauguration in June 2023. Dr. Yok Sambath, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Chairman […]
PM: Cambodia needs to build a giant hospital with 10k beds to prevent Social Health risk
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged the construction of a mega-hospital with more than 10,000 beds to strengthen Cambodia’s health system and prevent social health risks. Speaking at the National Institute of Business (NIB) on March 30, 2023, where he awarded certificates and diplomas to over 6,000 students, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for […]
China & Cambodia aviation remains uncertain despite China’s opening
After China announced the reopening, the flights between Cambodia and China as of January 2023, remained uncertain. According to data from the Secretariat of Civil Aviation, in August 2022, Cambodia had 30 flights between China and Cambodia weekly (quota set by the Chinese side), which means that Cambodian airlines fly 15 times weekly to China […]