Serei Sophon 11-Hectare Landfill Project Completed, Ready to Benefit Over 12k Residents

A new 11-hectare landfill in Serei Sophon, Banteay Meanchey province, has been completed, marking a significant advancement in waste management for the province. With a handover inspection on 20 November 2024, the project is a cornerstone of the second phase of the Tonle Sap Lake environmental management improvement initiative, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The landfill, loc...

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26 Japanese Firms Explore Agriculture & Vocational Training Investments in Cambodia

In a promising boost to Cambodia’s agricultural sector, 26 Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing in agriculture, food processing, and aquaculture, as revealed during a meeting between PM Samdech Hun Manet and HE Takahashi Fumiaki, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association, on 19 November 2024. This announcement underscores Japan’s commitment to expanding its economic footprint ...

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Cambodia Achieves Record Cashew Production of 840k Tons in 2024

Cambodia’s cashew industry has witnessed remarkable growth, with 840,000 tons of cashew nuts produced in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 26% increase compared to the same period last year. This significant milestone, announced by Mr. Uon Siloth, President of the Cambodian Cashew Association, reflects the sector’s growing importance in the nation’s agricultural landscape. Of the total...

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Network News: How Digital Twins and Analytics Are Shaping the Future of Connectivity And 5G

Not entirely out of sight, but almost always out of mind, cell towers quietly form the backbone of modern communication, powering everything from texts and phone calls to TikTok videos. Some topping 200 feet, they can stand tall like sentinels along roads or poke up from the roofs of high buildings. Their thistle-like tops bristle with antennas, transmitters, and other equipment that keep us conne...

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Cambodia Officially Withdraws from CLV Development Triangle, Focuses on National Infrastructure Projects

Cambodia has officially announced its withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), marking a shift in its regional development strategy. The decision was formalized through the promulgation of the Law on the Approval of the Agreement on the Promotion and Facilitation of Trade in the CLV-DTA and will take effect upon the completion of the withdrawal process. Des...

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Cambodia’s Mining Sector Attracts USD 2.764 Billion Investment Across 555 Licensed Operations

Cambodia’s mining sector continues to expand, with 555 registered mining licenses now active under the Ministry of Mines and Energy, driving a total investment of USD 2.764 billion and creating approximately 11,306 jobs. The ministry highlighted this significant growth during its annual meeting on 21 November 2024, underscoring the sector's vital role in national economic development. In 2024 a...

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Cambodia Achieves Over 7.7 Million Land Registrations, Eyes 2028 Completion

Cambodia has registered over 7.7 million land parcels nationwide, with only 1.5 million parcels remaining, marking substantial progress in its national land registration initiative. The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) aims to complete the registration process by 2028, further strengthening land rights and management. Government Spokesperson HE Pen Bona sha...

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Four Firms Submit Proposals to Redevelop Cambodia’s Block A Oil Project

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that four companies have officially submitted proposals to redevelop Block A, Cambodia’s prominent oil exploration site. These proposals come as part of a broader effort to revitalize the country’s energy capacity following the suspension of operations due to KrisEnergy’s bankruptcy in 2021. An additional five companies have expressed interest but ...

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Cambodia Unveils Modern National Assembly Building with USD25 Million Vietnamese Aid

Cambodia has inaugurated a modern National Assembly administration building with a USD 25 million aid package from Vietnam. The ceremony, held on 21 November 2024, was attended by Samdech Khuon Sodary, President of Cambodia’s National Assembly, and HE Tran Thanh Man, President of the National Assembly of Vietnam, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the two nations. The 12-storey buildin...

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Brunei’s Khazanah Nasional Targets Multi-Sector Infrastructure Investment in Cambodia

Khazanah Nasional Berhad, a leading investment firm from Brunei Darussalam, has announced plans to explore infrastructure investment opportunities in Cambodia, focusing on health, water resources, transport infrastructure (including railways and airports), and banking. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and Khazanah’s CEO, Mr. Dato Khairul Hamed, on 19 November ...

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Chinese Firm Proposes Oxygen Supply Systems & Nursing Homes in Cambodia

Henan Taiyi Medical Technology Co., Ltd., a prominent Chinese medical equipment manufacturer, has unveiled plans to collaborate with Cambodia's Ministry of Health to install oxygen supply systems in public hospitals and establish nursing homes nationwide. The proposal, aimed at strengthening the country's healthcare infrastructure, was discussed during a meeting on 18 November 2024 between HE P...

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Japan Invests Over USD 40 Million in Cambodia, Enhancing Economic Partnerships in 2024

Japan has invested over USD 40 million in Cambodia during the first ten months of 2024, reaffirming its position as the seventh-largest investor in the country. This development was highlighted in a report by the Council for the Development of Cambodia, released on 19 November 2024. To further strengthen bilateral economic ties, the Cambodian Okhna Association and the Japan-Cambodia Association...

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