Be the first country in the region to be included in the International Transport Forum (ITF)

Cambodia is the first country in Southeast Asia to be included as the 64th member of the International Transport Forum in Leipzig, Germany. On May 19, 2022, the Transport Ministers of the 63 countries of the International Transport Forum (ITF) unanimously voted to include Cambodia as the 64th member of the ITF at its annual summit in Leipzig. Germany. On that occasion, HE Young Tae Kim, Secr...

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Land Management Ministry launches LASED III project

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction has announced the launch of the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development Phase III (LASED III) project to provide land occupation, agricultural development, social services, and community infrastructure. The LASED III project is funded by the World Bank to support activities, including the development of seven small-sc...

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Government to issue ID cards to Cambodians living abroad

Cambodians living abroad can apply for Cambodian identity cards which will enable them easily in doing business, investment, or buy and sell real estate in Cambodia. Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia said in a meeting with Cambodians living in Europe on the 21 May that the Cambodian identity cards will make it easier for those living abroad to buy houses, land, and do business i...

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SSEZ’s export-import amount increase by 50 percent in four months

The value of the import-export value of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone has increased significantly in the first four months of 2022, reflecting the strong development and activities in the zone. The report of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone shows that the total import and export volume​ amounted to US$930 million in the first four months this year, increasing by 50 percent compared...

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Five Main Roads in Stroeng Trang Officially Inaugurated

27.97 Km-long DBST roads in Kampong Cham province have been officially inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Army and Governor of Kampong Cham province. Located in Dang Kda Commune, Stroeng Trang District, Kampong Cham Province., these DBST roads were officially inaugurated on 20 May 2022. HE Hun Manet believes ...

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The Two Main Roads in Stoeng Treng Have Been Announced

The two main road lengths of more than 22 kilometres in Stoeng Treng province were officially inaugurated on May 18, 2022, in the presence of HE Svay Sam Eang, Governor of Stoeng Treng Province. These two roads are in Sre Sambo village, Siem Pang district, Stoeng Treng province, with a length of more than 22 kilometres, built under the commune fund in 2021 as a special gift for the year 2022. ...

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308-hectare eco-tourism development investment project receives in-principle approval

The relevant authorities approved a 308-hectare eco-tourism development investment project in Sre Ambel district, Koh Kong province, while the project owner was requested to prepare a details investment and business plan and submit it to the Ministry of Environment for review and decision. Relevant officials led by a senior official at the Ministry of Environment, department of environment, and...

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Gov’t Approves Two Investment Projects Worth $US6M in Takeo and Kampong Speu

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on May 20, 2022, approved a private company to invest in a total of 6.1 million US dollars in the construction of two factories in Kampong Speu and Takeo provinces. According to the investment request of the company, the Investment Committee of Cambodia of the Council for the Development of Cambodia decided to issue the investment project regist...

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Cambodia’s iron and steel imports worth US$119 million in four months

Cambodia imported iron and steel worth $119.72 million in the first four months of 2022, marking an increase of 19 percent over the $101 million recorded in the same period last year, according to Customs. This accounted for 1.192 percent of the Kingdom’s total goods imports over January-April, valued at $10.043 billion, statistics from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) of Cam...

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Angkor Botanical Garden Officially Opens in Siem Reap

The Royal Government has officially inaugurated the Angkor Botanical Garden to attract and show the potential of tourism in Siem Reap and for the benefit of the people and national and international tourists. The gardens were opened on 19 May by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. Angkor Botanic Gardens has been improved and e...

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City Hall Asks France to Help Build Wastewater Treatment Plant in North-western Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Municipality has asked France to help build another wastewater treatment plant in the northwest of Phnom Penh, as there are no wastewater stations in the area yet. This proposal was made in a meeting on 18 May 2022 between Phnom Penh Governor HE Khoung Sreng and HE Mr.Jacques Pellet, French Ambassador to Cambodia. HE Khoung Sreng said that JICA of Japan has helped to build several...

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India Plans to Connect to Cambodia by Highway

The Royal Government of Cambodia and the Government of India have discussed the implementation of the India-Myanmar-Thailand Expressway project and the expansion to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The discussions were held between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and his Indian counterpart HE Narendra Modi via an online video on 18 May. During the meeting, the two sides stressed t...

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