Chinese Company Sets Sights on Durian Cultivation and Processing in Cambodia
In a significant move to enhance agricultural exports, a Chinese company, Zhengzhou Chen’s Sun, has expressed keen interest in investing in durian cultivation and establishing processing facilities in Cambodia. This initiative was prominently discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and Xuemei Chen, the Chairman of Zhengzhou Chen’s Sun, on November 6, 2024, […]
Chinese Guoxing Group Commits to Major Investments in Cambodia’s Industrial and Agricultural Sectors
Guoxing Group, a prominent Chinese conglomerate, has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a major industrial park in Cambodia and is actively exploring agricultural investment, particularly in the production of organic fertilizers. This announcement followed a strategic meeting between Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia, and Mr. Li Guolian, President of Guoxing Group, on 6 November […]
Gov’t to Launch Three Major Water Storage Systems for Agriculture & Eco-Tourism
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has unveiled plans to establish three large-scale Cascade Systems for rainwater storage in the Cardamom Valley, Oral Mountains, and Pich Nil Waterfall, aimed at bolstering water management for agriculture and tourism. The announcement was made by HE Chan Sinath, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Water Resources […]
Australia & Cambodia Unveil Advanced Food Quality Testing Service to Boost Agro-Food Safety
Australia, in collaboration with the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, has officially launched a cutting-edge food quality testing laboratory in Cambodia, aiming to enhance food safety and market competitiveness for the country’s agro-food sector, according to a press release from the Australian Embassy on 16 October 2024. The new facility, which adheres to ISO standards for […]
Siem Reap Becomes Cambodia’s 10th Open Defecation-Free Province, Leading the Way for a Cleaner Future
Siem Reap has officially become Cambodia’s 10th province to achieve open defecation-free (ODF) status, a milestone announced on 26 September 2024. This accomplishment is part of a national effort to eradicate open defecation across the country, following in the footsteps of Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kep, Sihanoukville, Kampong Cham, and […]
Cambodia Secures MoU on Direct Export Deal with China for Cashews, Cassava, & Bird Nests
Cambodia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China to streamline the direct export of cashew nuts, cassava, and earwax nests, bypassing intermediary countries and expediting market access. The Ministry of Information announced the agreement on 27 September 2024. The MoU was signed between three Cambodian associations – the Cambodian Cashew Association, the Cambodian […]