China Grants Over USD 42 Million to Boost Cambodia’s Infrastructure Development
To Cambodia’s infrastructure development, China has pledged 300 million yuan (approximately USD 42 million) in grants. This commitment, aimed at advancing Cambodia’s infrastructure, was confirmed during a bilateral meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos. The pledge reflects China’s […]
Japanese Firm, MIRARTH, Expands Cashew Processing in Kampong Thom with Plans to Extract Oil from Cashew Shells
MIRARTH, a Japanese company operating in Kampong Thom, is significantly expanding its cashew nut processing capacity from 300 tons per year in 2021 to 1,500 tons annually, while exploring new avenues for refining oil from cashew shells. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and value-added processing within Cambodia’s agricultural sector. The company presented […]
MPWT Completes Trapeang Sre Border Gate Project, Paving the Way for Next-Phase Development
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has officially announced the successful completion of the Trapeang Sre International Border Gate Improvement Project, a critical undertaking implemented under the Official Development Assistance Framework of the Republic of Korea. This milestone is expected to enhance cross-border trade and logistics operations in the region, positioning Cambodia for […]
Cambodia’s Trade Volume with RCEP Surges to Nearly $23 Billion in 8-Month Period, Up 17%
Cambodia’s trade relations with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) witnessed substantial growth in the first eight months of 2024, reaching an impressive USD 22.92 billion, a 17.2% increase compared to the USD 19.55 billion recorded during the same period last year. This spike in trade highlights Cambodia’s deepening economic integration with RCEP member countries, […]
Cambodia and Canada sign MoU to promote joint venture project development
To strengthen bilateral investment and expand economic cooperation, Cambodia and Canada have formalized an agreement to promote joint venture projects, focusing on priority sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and technology. The MoU was signed between the Cambodian Duke Association and Excellence Industrielle Saint-Laurent (FISL) of Quebec, Canada, during the visit of Cambodia’s Deputy PM […]
ADB Partners with Two Cambodian Institutions to Drive Development with USD 360 Million Annual Investment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is joining forces with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Cambodia Development Research Institute (CDRI) to accelerate Cambodia’s development over the next five years. With an average annual loan of approximately USD 360 million between 2019 and 2023, ADB’s latest initiative will focus on boosting private sector growth […]