Ministry of Agriculture Grants 9,772 Hectares for Agro-Industry Development in Stung Treng

In a significant move to bolster agro-industrial development and stimulate economic growth, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MOAFF) has granted a substantial land concession of 9,772 hectares to local company LSCG Group and Chinese counterpart Green Sea Agriculture Co., Ltd. This endeavour marks a strategic partnership set to transform Stung Treng province into a hub for agro-...

Read More

Urbanland Partners with Phillip Trustee to Facilitate Foreign Homebuyers at Borey Chankiri 

Urbanland and Phillip Trustee (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. have recently entered into a new strategic partnership, solidified by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to address the ever-growing market demand in the real estate sector and facilitate foreign homebuyers at Borey Chankiri with the trust administration provided by Phillip Trustee. Mr. Hok Kang and Mr. Sopheap Proeung s...

Read More

CT II Invests US$92.2m in Power Substation Linking Kampong Cham to Kratie

In a pivotal decision aimed at bolstering Cambodia's power infrastructure, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has granted an investment project registration certificate to CAMBODIAN TRANSMISSION II CO., LTD (CT II). This significant development, announced by the CDC on 7 September 2023, will see the construction of a cutting-edge substation, facilitating the transmission of 230 kV ...

Read More

Gov’t to Revolutionise Property Ownership Transfer: Just 5 Minutes Needed

In a groundbreaking move aimed at streamlining the process of transferring property ownership from parents to children, the Cambodian government is set to unveil a revolutionary procedure that promises to complete the task in just five minutes. The announcement was made by HE Sar Sokha, Minister of Interior, on 5 September 2023. The minister is poised to request the cooperation of HE Say Sam Al...

Read More

Cambodia Seeks Japanese Support for Vital Flood Protection and Irrigation Rehabilitation Projects

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MWRM) has initiated discussions with Japan, seeking assistance for three pivotal projects focused on flood protection and irrigation restoration. This request came to light during a meeting between HE Tho Chetha, the Minister of MWRM, and HE UENO Atsushi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan, along with Mr SANUI Kazumasa, President ...

Read More

Gov’t Pushes for Elevated Construction Standards: Private Sector Collaboration with NCL

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLUPC) is actively encouraging private sector engagement to enhance construction technical standards in the nation. The initiative involves fostering cooperation between the private sector with the National Construction Laboratory (NCL) through the signing of memorandums of understanding to establish precise quality benchmarks for ...

Read More

Gov’t Takes Proactive Measures: Nine Standardised Evacuation Centres to Safeguard Against Increasing Floods

The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDC) has taken proactive steps to establish nine standardized evacuation shelters. These shelters, constructed in accordance with rigorous technical standards, represent a critical component of the nation's disaster preparedness strategy, according to the NEC on September 1, 2023. Senior Minister and First Deputy Chairman of the NCDD, HE Kun Kim,...

Read More

New Thai PM Unveils Bold Plan: Thailand to Welcome Chinese 30 Million Visitors

Immediately after taking office, Thailand's new prime minister unveiled a strategic plan aimed at attracting 30 million international tourists by the end of the year. The launch of the Thai economic recovery plan came on 25 August after he stressed the important role of tourism in the country's short-term economic recovery, according to channelnewsasia on 1 September 2023. Under Thavisin's visi...

Read More

Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Ticket Sales Soar, Generating Over US$23 Million in Just Eight Months

Cambodia has raked in an impressive US$23,091,931 in revenue from Angkor Wat ticket sales during the first eight months of 2023, drawing 498,513 foreign tourists, according to a report released by the Angkor Institute. This marks a staggering 419.58% increase compared to the same period in 2022. In August 2023 alone, the Angkor Institution reported US$2,774,586 in revenue from the sale of 59,14...

Read More

Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure

Winners to Be Announced on October 12 at Bentley’s 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore EXTON, Pa. – 30 August 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honors the extraordinary work of Bentley s...

Read More

China to Set Up More Than 50 Agricultural Factories in Kampong Speu

A groundbreaking economic partnership is on the horizon for Cambodia's Kampong Speu province, as Chinese investors hailing from Henan province pledge to establish more than 50 agricultural enterprises. This ambitious initiative is set to focus on cattle and pig farming, as well as beef and pork processing, and was announced on the official Facebook page of HE Vy Samnang, Governor of Kampong Speu P...

Read More

New PM Dr Hun Manet Advocates for Workplace Nurseries & Kindergartens to Support Cambodian Workers

Cambodia's new Prime Minister, HE Dr Hun Manet, has proposed the establishment of community nurseries and kindergartens in close proximity to factories. This visionary move would facilitate working parents to ensure their children receive proper care and early education. HE Dr Hun Manet made the recommendation while addressing over 18,000 factory workers in Takhmao city, Kandal province, on 1 S...

Read More