JICA Extends Support to Cambodia for Second Phase of Water Pollution Management
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has once again extended its assistance to Cambodia, initiating the second three-year Pollution Management Capacity Building Project. The project, set to commence in 2023, aims to strengthen Cambodia's water pollution management capabilities with the support of JICA. The official signing of the project took place on June 13, 2023, between JICA an...
Read MoreBakheng Water Treatment Plant with a capacity of 195k cubic meters per day inaugurated
The official inauguration of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 marks a significant milestone in enhancing the water supply capacity of Phnom Penh and Takhmao city in Kandal province. With a remarkable daily capacity of 195,000 cubic meters, the plant's opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia. The addition of Phase 1 to the Bakheng Water...
Read MoreThe US$19m SR Referral Hospital Nears Completion, Enhancing Healthcare Infrastructure in the Province
The highly anticipated Siem Reap Referral Hospital, a significant healthcare infrastructure project in Siem Reap province is on track for completion by the end of this year. With an impressive 80% of the construction already finalized, the hospital's progress was recently assessed during an inspection visit by His Excellency Professor Mam Bun Heng, Minister of Health, on June 18, 2023. Expressi...
Read MoreKampong Speu Province Prepares for Launch of State-of-the-Art Cement Factory with 2-Million-Ton Annual Capacity
The industrial landscape of Kampong Speu province in Cambodia is set to witness a remarkable addition as a new cement factory prepares to commence operations. With a staggering annual capacity of 2 million tons, this state-of-the-art facility is poised to meet the growing domestic demand for cement, providing essential support to the country's construction sector. During a recent meeting with g...
Read MoreChina Unveils US$156 Million Urban Computing Centre, Pioneering a Digital Revolution
China's groundbreaking stride in urban development sees the debut of the state-of-the-art US$156 million Urban Computing Centre in the esteemed Xiong'an New Area of Hebei Province. This cutting-edge facility stands as the nation's digital brain, spearheading an innovative approach to address pressing urban challenges such as pollution, congestion, water scarcity, corruption, and declining birth...
Read MoreRevolutionary Proposal: Norway Ventures into World’s First Underwater Floating Tunnel
In an ambitious move that could reshape transportation infrastructure, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) has unveiled plans for the world's inaugural underwater floating tunnel, with an estimated budget exceeding US$40 billion. The proposed tunnel aims to drastically reduce travel time between the southern city of Kristiansand and Trondheim in the North, effectively cutting the c...
Read MoreTransformational US$22 Million Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Commences in Kampong Cham
Kampong Cham Municipality witnessed a significant milestone with the official groundbreaking ceremony of the fourth phase of the Mekong Subregion Corridor Development Project, marking the commencement of a state-of-the-art sewerage system and wastewater treatment plant. Valued at approximately US$22 million, the project is poised to revolutionize the region's sanitation infrastructure. Under th...
Read MoreDelegation of Investment Approval Powers to Provincial Level Empowers Provinces to Attract Investments
In a significant move to foster economic growth and generate employment opportunities at the local level, Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, announced that the government has decentralized the authority to review and approve investment projects valued at up to US$5 million to provincial authorities. This delegation of powers is aimed at attracting investments and encouraging the establis...
Read MoreCambodia’s Abundant Agricultural Raw Materials Present Lucrative Opportunities for Agro-Industrial Investment
During a gathering with approximately 20,000 garment workers from six factories in Kampong Cham province on June 16, Samdech Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, expressed his optimism regarding Cambodia's potential to attract more agro-industrial investment. The Prime Minister highlighted the country's abundant agricultural raw materials as a key factor in drawing investors to the agro-indust...
Read MoreCambodia Seeks Japan’s Support to Revitalize ANA Flights and Boost Tourism
In a bid to rejuvenate the tourism sector, the Minister of Tourism in Cambodia has reached out to the former Japanese Ambassador, urging assistance in reconnecting ANA flights and bolstering tourism to the country. The request was made during a meeting between His Excellency Minister Thong Khon and His Excellency Yuji Kumamaru on June 13, 2023, where discussions centered around the significant ...
Read MoreCambodia Set to Welcome Five New Factories Worth US$31 Million in Five Provinces
In a boost to Cambodia's industrial landscape, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has granted investment project registration certificates to five companies, signaling the establishment of state-of-the-art factories across the nation. These groundbreaking ventures, with a cumulative investment of US$31 million, are poised to invigorate economic growth and create numerous employme...
Read MoreChina Extends US$2 Million Grant to Cambodia for 9 Transformative Projects under Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
China has generously allocated a grant of US$2 million to Cambodia through the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation, empowering the implementation of nine vital projects within the country. This noteworthy financial assistance was extended under the auspices of the Special Fund Agreement for the 2023 Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Project, a testament to the enduring partnership between the two nations. T...
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