Cambodia-Malaysia Trade Volume Approached USD 1 Billion by 2024
In a remarkable boost for regional economic ties, Cambodia and Malaysia are on track to achieve nearly USD 1 billion in bilateral trade by 2024. This optimistic projection follows a significant meeting held on August 12, 2025, between the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and the China-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce, which aimed at strengthening business relations between the two nations. During the ...
Read MoreTecho International Airport Successfully Completes First Test Flight
Techo International Airport is poised to make its mark on global air travel after the successful completion of its first test flight on August 15, 2025. The test involved an Airbus A320, which handled both the passenger check-in and arrival processes efficiently. H.E. Mao Havannal, Minister in Charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, announced the milestone achievement, highlighting t...
Read MoreKampong Thom and Phnom Penh Join Forces for Economic Development
Kampong Thom Province, known for its rich agricultural base, is poised for further economic growth following a significant memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the provincial administration and the Phnom Penh Administration on August 15, 2025. The agreement aims to foster a bond of friendship and cooperation that will enhance development across various sectors. H.E. Nuon Pharath, Go...
Read MoreChina Eyes Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Timber and Textile Industries
A delegation of Chinese investors from Beijing and Anhui Province has expressed a keen interest in investing in Cambodia's plantation timber and textile industries. This follows a visit aimed at gaining insights into these sectors and the country's investment landscape. The meeting took place between His Excellency Lim Visal, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cambodia Investment Committee, and th...
Read MoreClean 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...
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