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Society of Jesus Christ Supports Health Initiatives in Cambodia with New Heart Disease Centre in Siem Reap
- 17 February 2025
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for a new heart disease centre, financed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with an investment of over USD 2 million. The centre will be situated on the grounds of the Siem Reap Referral Hospital, marking a significant advancement in the region’s healthcare services. During the ceremony, Mr. Di Rado, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap Province,...
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Thailand Accelerating Major Projects to Become Largest Transportation Hub in ASEAN
- 16 February 2025
Thailand is accelerating efforts to become the leading transportation hub in Southeast Asia by developing major infrastructure projects, including cruise ship terminals, a new airport, and flyovers. Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri emphasised the country's strategic geographic location, which positions it as a central transit point in the region. Key initiatives include construc...
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Cambodian Government Advances Waterway Transportation Initiative
- 15 February 2025
In a significant move to enhance its waterways infrastructure, the Cambodian government is rolling out a new framework aimed at developing and managing river port businesses nationwide. The initiative, spearheaded by HE Aun Pornmonirath, Minister of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Economic and Financial Policy Committee (EFPC), seeks to bolster the implementation of the Water Transport Law...
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Cambodia’s Construction & Real Estate Sectors Forecasted for Slow Recovery in 2025
- 15 February 2025
Cambodia's construction and real estate sectors are projected to experience modest growth in 2025, with forecasts indicating a rise of approximately 2.5% and 2.6%, respectively. These estimates come amid ongoing recovery efforts following the downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. During the recent Public Forum on Macroeconomic Management and the 2025 National Budget Law, official...
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Thailand to Invest USD 11 Million in Border Fence with Cambodia
- 14 February 2025
In a move to bolster border security, Thai authorities have announced plans to construct a 55-kilometre fence along the Cambodian-Thai border in Sa Kaeo province, with an estimated budget of 395 million baht (approximately USD 11 million). This significant development was reported by Radio France Internationale (RFI) on 13 February 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, responsible f...
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Ministry of Economy and Finance Predicts Cambodia’s Economic Growth at 6.3% in 2025
- 14 February 2025
In a promising forecast for the nation, Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced a projected economic growth of 6.3% for the year 2025. This optimistic outlook, unveiled during a public forum on macroeconomic management and the 2025 budget law, is attributed to robust performance in key sectors, including apparel, textiles, agricultural exports, and services. The ministry's 2025...
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Southeast Asia’s Coastal Real Estate Development Faces Critical Balance with Mangrove Conservation
- 14 February 2025
A ground-breaking study reveals that 85% of Southeast Asia's mangrove forests, which comprise 32 percent of global mangrove coverage and sequester 15.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, face severe risks from real estate development, agricultural expansion, and climate change impacts, according to new research led by University of Queensland researcher Valerie Kwan, as reported by Eco Bus...
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Phnom Penh & Battambang Set for Expansion of Pedestrian Streets Following Successful Trial
- 13 February 2025
In a significant move to enhance urban mobility and promote pedestrian-friendly environments, the Cambodian government is gearing up to construct additional pedestrian streets in both Phnom Penh and Battambang. This initiative follows the successful trial of pedestrian streets in Phnom Penh, which has garnered widespread public support. During a recent meeting held on 11 February 2025, official...
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Takeo Province to Invest Over USD 2 Million in New Temple Project
- 13 February 2025
In a move aimed at enhancing cultural heritage and boosting tourism, provincial authorities have announced plans to invest more than USD 2 million in the construction of a new temple located in the heart of Lake Takeo. The initiative was disclosed at a meeting led by HE Wei Samnang, Governor of Takeo Province. Governor Wei emphasised that the funding for the temple would not come from the natio...
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EAG Eyes Investment in Cambodian Industrial Parks
- 13 February 2025
The Philippines’ Excellent Associates Group Limited (EAG) has announced plans to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the establishment of industrial parks. This development came to light during a productive meeting held between EAG President Dai Jianlaing and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. During the meeting, President Dai expressed EAG's keen interest in not only d...
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Two Companies Seek to Invest in Cambodia’s Cashew Agro-Industry
- 12 February 2025
In an exciting development for Cambodia’s agricultural sector, Mountain Hazelnuts and Kamya have expressed their intention to invest in the country’s burgeoning cashew agro-industry. The companies are currently discussing with the Council for the Development of Cambodia to explore potential investment opportunities. This announcement followed a meeting on 11 February 2025 between HE Chea Vuthy,...
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Cambodia’s Booming Customs Revenue in 2024
- 12 February 2025
In a remarkable display of fiscal growth, the Cambodian government announced on 10 February 2025 that it has successfully collected over USD 2 billion in customs duties for the year 2024, marking an impressive increase of over 13% compared to the previous year. The General Department of Customs and Excise reported that total tax and excise revenues reached a staggering 10,542.2 billion riels, r...
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