Clean Water Supply in Cambodia Increases by 72% by 2024
In a significant development for public health and well-being, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation announced that the supply of clean water across Cambodia has increased by an impressive 72% from 2018 levels, bringing the total volume to approximately 530 million cubic meters as of 2024. During the inauguration ceremony for the Takhmao Water Treatment Plant and the new...
Read MoreJapan Strengthens Commitment to Cambodia’s Water Sector with Digital Management Initiatives
In a significant move to enhance Cambodia’s water infrastructure, a delegation from Kitakyushu City, Japan, has pledged ongoing support for the nation’s water sector. During a meeting on August 13, 2025, with HE Hem Vandy, Cambodia's Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, the Japanese representatives expressed their commitment to developing a digital water management system and...
Read MoreMalaysia Urges Strengthening Intra-ASEAN Trade Amid Global Uncertainty
Malaysia is taking active steps to bolster economic ties within the ASEAN bloc, aiming to enhance intra-regional trade as a cornerstone for regional stability and growth. In an address last Thursday, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized the importance of reducing reliance on traditional external trading partners, especially in the face of growing global uncertainty. De...
Read MoreCambodia Welcomes 328 New Investment Projects Through Innovative cdcIPM System
Cambodia has seen a significant boost in its investment landscape with the approval of 328 new projects through the Cambodian Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM) after nearly a year of operation. H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), announced this promising development at a training program focused on inves...
Read MoreChinese Companies Eye Expansion in Cambodia’s Investment Landscape
In a significant move for Cambodia’s economic development, two prominent Chinese firms, Guoxin Group and Wuhan Chuyao Technology Co., Ltd., have unveiled their plans to expand investment in the kingdom during a recent meeting with government officials. The delegation, headed by Oknha Li Guolan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Guoxin Group, met with His Excellency Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime M...
Read MoreCambodia-UAE Trade Surges to Nearly USD 50 Million in Early 2025
In a promising development for economic relations, Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates have reported a significant rise in bilateral trade, reaching approximately USD 47 million in the first half of 2025. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the second promotional workshop on the benefits of the Cambodia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on August 11, 20...
Read MoreCambodian Government Prevents Release of 10 million Cubic Meters of Toxic Waste
In a significant environmental achievement, the Cambodian government has successfully prevented the release of over 10 million cubic meters of toxic liquid waste in the past seven months. The Ministry of Environment announced this milestone on its official Facebook page today. The proactive measures taken by the Ministry, which involved collaboration with factory owners, enterprises, and compan...
Read MoreCambodia Sees Surge in Investment with 440 New Projects Valued at USD 6.7 Billion in Seven Months
In a remarkable boost to its economy, Cambodia's Council for the Development announced the approval of 440 new investment projects in the first seven months of 2025, amounting to an impressive USD 6.7 billion. This marks an 88% increase in the number of projects and a staggering 84% rise in investment capital compared to the same period last year. The report, released on August 11, 2025, highli...
Read MoreEurope Commits to Enhancing Connectivity with Direct Flights to Cambodia
In a significant move to boost tourism, the European Union in Cambodia has announced its commitment to encouraging major European airlines to consider establishing direct flights to Cambodia. This initiative aims to attract a growing number of European tourists to the Kingdom. The announcement came during a meeting between H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and H.E. Igor Driesmans, Ambassador ...
Read MoreCambodia Sees Impressive USD 30 Million in Ticket Sales from Iconic Tourist Destinations in 2025
Angkor Foundation revealed that Cambodia has generated nearly USD 30 million from ticket sales in just the first seven months of 2025. This impressive revenue, amounting to USD 29,822,758, comes from visitors flocking to the country’s renowned historical sites, including the magnificent Angkor Temple Complex, Koh Ker Temple, Beng Melea Temple, Phnom Kbal Spean, and boat services at Chong Khneas Po...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Management Empowers Commune Chiefs to Certify Documents for Unregistered Land
In a significant move aimed at streamlining land management processes, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, has bestowed authority upon commune and sangkat chiefs to certify essential documents related to unregistered land. This decision, encapsulated in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 046 Prak/DnS/Mph, emphasizes the impor...
Read MoreChina Leads Clean Energy Transition in Southeast Asia with Innovative Solutions
Southeast Asia's energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with China playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives. The recent launch of the Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos exemplifies this green development, marking the country’s first wind power plant and a significant step toward its renewable energy leadership in the region. This ambitious 600-megawatt ...
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