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Irrigation and Drainage System Rehabilitation Project in Southwest Phnom Penh Reaches 55% Completion
- 24 June 2025
The ongoing project to rehabilitate and enhance the irrigation and drainage system in southwest Phnom Penh has achieved a significant milestone, with approximately 55% of the work completed. This ambitious initiative, funded by Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to improve water management in the region and is making steady progress toward its completion. Duri...
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Cambodia Sees Significant Surge in Construction Material Imports in Early 2025
- 24 June 2025
In a remarkable indication of the ongoing expansion in its construction and real estate sectors, Cambodia imported over USD 1 billion worth of construction materials during the first five months of 2025. This figure reached USD 1.017 billion, marking a substantial 35% increase from USD 752 million in the corresponding period of 2024, according to the latest report from the General Department of Cu...
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Cambodia and AFoCO Set to Sign New MoU to Enhance Carbon Credit Initiatives
- 23 June 2025
In a significant move towards sustainable forest management, Cambodia is poised to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Forestry Cooperation Organization (AFoCO). This collaboration is aimed at enhancing the management of carbon credits from forests, which is expected to reinforce reforestation efforts and improve forest fire prevention strategies across the nation. This anno...
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Koh Kong Provincial Authorities Take Major Steps Toward Sustainable Waste Management
- 23 June 2025
In a significant move to enhance environmental management, the Koh Kong Provincial Authorities have announced plans to develop over 90 hectares of land into a standardized garbage and solid waste disposal site. Governor Lok Chumteav Mithona Phu Thong highlighted this initiative during a press briefing following the environmental promotion program “Cultivating Clean and Green Ideas in Communities” ...
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Cambodia’s Automotive Sector Sees Remarkable Growth Ahead of 2025 Goals
- 23 June 2025
In a significant milestone for the Cambodian economy, the automotive sector exported over USD 1.1 billion in vehicles in 2024, marking a year of impressive growth. The latest figures reveal that the sector attracted an investment of approximately USD 746 million and achieved total exports of approximately USD 1.14 billion. This encouraging news was shared during the second meeting of the Execut...
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Zoom In, Scale Up: Why Infrastructure Innovators Are Turning to Cesium’s 3D
- 22 June 2025
Jay Moye Mark Pittman parlayed his frustration with a broken traffic light into a pioneering startup that today uses artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision, and cloud computing to help maintain the nation’s roads more intuitively and effectively. Since its launch in 2014, Blyncsy has delivered intelligence and near real-time status updates to transportation departments across the U.S. and...
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Surge in Cambodia’s Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) over the past 5 years
- 21 June 2025
In a remarkable trend, Cambodia has witnessed a significant increase in its Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) over the past five years. As of June 15, 2025, the number of registered businesses through the OBRP has soared to 46,776, with a total investment capital surpassing USD 18.23 billion. According to a press release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this robust growth re...
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Japan Collaborates with Cambodia to Explore Green Special Economic Zone Locations
- 21 June 2025
In a significant development for Cambodia's economic landscape, Japan has initiated discussions to establish a green special economic zone (SEZ) in the country. Following a presentation from the Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), a delegation from the Business Research Institute of Cambodia (BRIC) is set to explore two potential locations for this project. The ...
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European Companies Seek to Advance Medical Technology in Cambodia
- 20 June 2025
In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare innovation, the European Wellness Biomedical Group is actively exploring opportunities to develop advanced medical technologies in Cambodia. This ambition was highlighted during a meeting between His Excellency Professor Lem Dara, Secretary of State for Health, and a delegation led by Professor Maike Chan, President of the Group. Professor Chan...
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Takeo Province Set to Welcome 23 New Factories in 2025, Creating 15,000 Jobs
- 20 June 2025
In a significant boost to the local economy, Takeo Province is gearing up for the establishment of 23 new factories and enterprises in the first half of 2025, with a total investment capital of approximately USD 75 million. This development is expected to generate around 15,000 job opportunities, particularly within the textile sector. Governor HE Wei Samnang announced these promising developme...
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Bridge Construction Over Bassac River Progresses Steadily
- 20 June 2025
The construction of the bridge spanning the Bassac River between Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra is taking shape, with the project now 36% complete, according to a recent report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. As of mid-June 2025, significant strides have been made on the bridge. The overall impact resolution process is nearing completion, with 98% of the necessary arrangements fi...
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Major Progress on Phnom Penh Water Discharge System Project
- 19 June 2025
The much-anticipated water discharge and rainwater diversion system in the Prek Peam Sattha area is nearing completion, with progress reported at approximately 77.8%. This significant advancement was confirmed during an inspection led by His Excellency Tho Jetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, alongside key Ministry officials and technical experts. The Prek Peam Sattha p...
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