Japan and United States Extend Over $1 Million in Combined Aid for Khmer Temple Conservation

The governments of Japan and the United States have extended their financial commitment to Cambodia's cultural heritage by providing a combined total of approximately $1,150,000 to support ongoing conservation and restoration efforts at historic Khmer temples. The funding announcements were highlighted during the forty-second Technical Committee Meeting of the International Coordinating Committee ...

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National Pediatric Hospital Breaks Ground on New $5.2 Million Surgical Facility

Supported by international humanitarian aid, the modern four-story building will modernize pediatric care and expand healthcare access by August 2027 The National Pediatric Hospital officially commenced construction on its new specialized pediatric surgery building on June 15, 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony was jointly presided over by HE Chheang Ra, the Minister of Health, alongside Tai MZ....

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Cambodia Partners with Japan Kansai Economic Federation to Build Regional Automotive Component Hub

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol connects with a major Japanese business alliance to drive high-tech manufacturing and green energy infrastructure The Council for the Development of Cambodia and the Kansai Economic Federation of Japan have initiated high-level talks aimed at establishing Cambodia as a premier regional hub for the automotive component manufacturing industry in the near future....

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Cambodia Completes Major Expansion of National Road 7 Connecting Skun and Kampong Cham

The $117 million infrastructure upgrade backed by China is set for an official inauguration by Prime Minister Hun Manet in July... The extensive upgrade of National Road 7, stretching over 45 kilometers to connect the hub of Skun with Kampong Cham town, has officially reached 100% completion. To mark this infrastructural milestone, a formal handover and acceptance ceremony was conducted on June...

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Cambodia and China Forge Alliance to Accelerate Automotive and New Energy Vehicle Industries

The Ministry of Labour and Chinese automaker BYD sign a landmark agreement to enhance vocational training and integrate green technology into the local workforce The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia and Chinese automaker BYD Cambodia Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance technical and vocational education and training across the kingdom, with a...

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Cambodia and Japan Witness Surge in Bilateral Trade Reaching Over $750 Million in First Quarter

Speaking at the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol highlights a 15% trade increase alongside a broader 20% jump in Cambodia's global trade portfolio Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan experienced robust growth during the first quarter of 2026, surpassing $750 million between January and March. This economic milestone was highlighted by HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prim...

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Bentley Systems Brings Digital Innovation to Infrastructure Week

As part of Infrastructure Week 2026, Bentley Systems is highlighting how advanced software can bridge the gap between design efficiency and project delivery. While modern engineering technology allows complex designs to be completed in a fraction of the time compared to previous decades, physical construction projects remain slowed by bureaucratic permitting bottlenecks and outdated processes.Bent...

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Cambodia to Upgrade National Road 4 Section in Chbar Mon to Drive Regional Economic Growth

The Kampong Speu Provincial Administration recently announced a comprehensive infrastructure initiative aimed at upgrading the aesthetics and functionality of a key section of National Road 4 within Chbar Mon City. The project is strategically designed to transform the province into a vital economic and commercial center for the region. This development plan was detailed in a presentation by HE Kh...

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Intrepid Global Ventures Validates Major Efficiency Gains with Bentley Systems Software

Intrepid Global Ventures recently conducted a large-scale engineering study to modernize its telecom tower mount analysis workflows by benchmarking Bentley Systems’ OpenTower against traditional finite element analysis (FEA) methods. By testing the software across more than 250 real-world mount configurations, Intrepid sought to move away from fragmented, manual processes toward a more integrat...

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Cambodia and Japan Forge Strategic Alliance to Elevate Bilateral Investment and Industrial Growth

The Council for the Development of Cambodia and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have formalized a landmark agreement to significantly enhance bilateral investment cooperation between the two nations. This development was highlighted during a high-level bilateral discussion between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of C...

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Australia Pledges AUD1.5 Million to Bolster Demining and Recovery Along Cambodian Borders

The new funding under the Clearing for Results initiative targets landmine clearance and socio-economic restoration across four highly affected provinces The Government of Australia has committed AUD1.5 million to support landmine clearance and recovery operations in war-affected communities along Cambodia's borders. The formal grant agreement was finalized on June 8, 2026, during a signing cer...

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Cambodia Allies with Private Sector to Drive National Electric Vehicle Adoption

The Ministry of Environment and One Road Industrial sign a milestone agreement to curb transport emissions and advance toward the 2050 carbon neutrality goal The Ministry of Environment and One Road Industrial Cambodia Co Ltd officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 June 2026 to strengthen environmental protection and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across Cambodia. Thi...

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