Kampong Speu to Welcome 10 Hong Kong Companies, Generating Over 10,000 Jobs

Kampong Speu province is set to welcome at least 10 companies from Hong Kong in the near future, according to HE Vy Samnang, the Governor of Kampong Speu, in a Facebook post on 2 April 2023. The companies will invest in the clothing, shoes, and bags industry, generating more than 10,000 job opportunities for the locals. Apart from the clothing industry, some companies also expressed their inter...

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Angkor Wat’s Q1 2023 Ticket Sales Surpass US$11M

The Angkor Archaeological Park has seen a surge in foreign visitors, with over 236,000 recorded in the first three months of 2023, according to a news release by state-owned Angkor Enterprise on 1 April 2023. The park has generated over US$11.13 million in ticket sales revenue for the same period, marking a remarkable 1,265% increase compared to the first quarter of last year. Angkor Enterprise...

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Borey Peng Huoth will hold a big celebration on Khmer New Year in Peng Huoth Boeung Sno

To celebrate the traditional Khmer New Year, Borey Peng Huoth organized an event called Peng Huoth Sankranti, which will be held on April 14th, 15th and 16th, 2023, from 9 am to 9 pm in PH Euro Euro Park in Borey Peng Huoth Grand Star Platinum (Boeung Sno) project. The event promises the scenery of a traditional art festival, and classic dance, including traditional and contemporary concerts an...

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Laos to become major exporter of electricity in ASEAN

Laos has been becoming a major source of electricity in ASEAN as it has been selling electricity to its neighbouring countries on a large scale. Laos earned more than 1.76 billion USD from electricity export in 2022, up 7.5% from last year, the country's media reported. For 2023, the Lao Government has set a target of generating at least 51,134 million kWh, equivalent to more than 41.32 trillio...

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Modern Kroch Chhmar District Referral Hospital officially inaugurated

The modern Kroch Chhmar District Referral Hospital was inaugurated under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Sen, on 3 April 2023.  This hospital is a gift from Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife Bun Rany Hun Sen, with construction management under Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction HE Chea Sophara. Located in Khsach Pracheu Leu village of Tbong Khmum province’s Kro...

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PM: Cambodia needs to build a giant hospital with 10k beds to prevent Social Health risk

Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged the construction of a mega-hospital with more than 10,000 beds to strengthen Cambodia's health system and prevent social health risks. Speaking at the National Institute of Business (NIB) on March 30, 2023, where he awarded certificates and diplomas to over 6,000 students, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for the hospital as a response to concerns raised by ...

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Loose Regulations Blamed for Recent Residential Construction Suspensions

The recent suspension of several Borey residential projects in Phnom Penh due to financial and contract issues has raised concerns about the loose regulations governing the real estate market in Cambodia. As a result, buyers have gathered on the public street, protesting for justice. While some have expressed fears that the suspensions may spread and affect the entire local market, experts beli...

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Techo Int’l Airport construction progress reaches 44% completion

The construction of Phnom Penh’s Techo International Airport has reached over 44% completion, according to HE Nou Peng Chandara, Deputy Governor of Kandal Province. Speaking at a press conference on “Five Years of Success of Kandal Provincial Administration” on 30 March 2023. HE Chandara provided an update on the settlement of land disputes, saying that the authorities are currently working to ...

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Fairfield Bay Marriott Phnom Penh Officially Launches: The Ultimate in Luxury Hospitality

The Fairfield Bay Marriott Phnom Penh, a four-star luxury hotel, was officially launched on 31 March 2023, at the 45-storey Chip Mong Tower. The inauguration was presided over by HE Dr. HUN Manet and Lok Chumteav Dr Pich Chan Mony, and attended by more than 700 distinguished guests. The opening ceremony was graced by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chip Mong, Duke Leang Khun, who expr...

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Gov’t approves 5 energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 MW

The Government of Cambodia has approved five renewable energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 megawatts to increase the power supply to the national grid and contribute to reducing the use of carbon dioxide and ensuring the environment, and natural resources. The renewable energy projects were approved agenda of five renewable energy projects for discussion and approval in the ...

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First Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh reached 90%

The construction of the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh is about 90% complete, according to HE Nuon Pharath, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh on March 29, 2023. The first phase of the Faecal Sludge treatment plant will be completed by the end of April and is scheduled to officially inaugurate in mid-May. This project started construction in May 2022 on an area of 3 hectares in Phleu...

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$1.58Bln of Over 2K Construction Projects Greenlight in Siam Reap in Last 5 Years

In the last 5 years, Siam Reap has received a total of 2 305 construction projects, which accounted for 2.19 million square meters with total registered capital of US$1.584 billion, according to provincial governor Tea Seiha addressing at a March 29 press conference on the province’s achievements in the past five years. H.E. governor noted that during these last few years, Siam Reap province ha...

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