Japanese Aquaculture Company Explores Collaboration Opportunities with Cambodia
In a significant development for the aquaculture sector, Regional Fish Institute, Ltd., a Japanese company renowned for its expertise in aquaculture, is actively seeking collaboration opportunities with relevant Cambodian institutions. This initiative was discussed during a meeting on 1 April 2025, between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for...
Read MoreCambodia Gov’t Sets Tour Packages for Khnang Phsa Mountain
The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Tourism, is set to introduce special tour packages aimed at boosting tourism at Khnang Phsa Mountain. Minister of Tourism HE Huot Hak announced this initiative during a recent visit to the tourist area in Kampong Speu province. Khnang Phsa Mountain, known for its stunning natural landscapes, connects the provinces of Kampong Speu, Koh ...
Read MoreConstruction Progress of Phnom Penh’s Drainage System Nears Completion
The ambitious project to build a comprehensive drainage system in western Phnom Penh is now 88% complete, with final touches expected to be finalised by July 2025. During a recent review, Ms. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the project leader, confirmed the significant progress. The initiative aims to construct modern drainage...
Read MoreConstruction on Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam in Kampong Thom Reaches 52.8%
The Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam in Sre Khsach village, Kampong Thom province, has reached a significant milestone, with 52.8% of construction completed. This progress was confirmed during a recent inspection led by HE Tho Jetha. Spanning a total length of 2,680 metres, the dam includes various elements: a 1,136-metre left earthen dam, a 306-metre spillway, a 50-metre concrete dam, and a...
Read MoreChinese Delegation from Shanxi Pledges Support for Investment in Cambodia
A Chinese investor delegation from Shanxi province has pledged to facilitate greater Chinese investment in Cambodia, aiming to enhance economic ties between the two nations. This commitment was made during a meeting on 26 March between HE Mr. Thabo Titchansopheak, Advisor to the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Mr. Darren Teng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cambodia S...
Read MoreMinistry of Environment Launches National Road Clean-Up Campaign Across Cambodia
The Ministry of Environment has announced an extensive campaign aimed at cleaning up litter on 126 national roads across Cambodia. This initiative, named “National Roads Free of Garbage and Plastic Waste,” was officially launched by HE Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, as part of a broader effort to promote environmental responsibility among citizens. During the launch of the a...
Read MoreCambodia Secures USD 40 Million from Green Climate Fund for REDD+ Program
Cambodia has secured USD 40 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to advance its national REDD+ program, aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Environment Minister HE Dr. Eang Sophallet made the announcement during a meeting with World Bank Representative Ms. Salimata D. Follea on 26 March 2025. Recognised as a global leader in REDD+ implementation, Cambo...
Read MoreChina Minsheng Stone Aims to Invest in Artificial Marble Processing in Cambodia
China Minsheng Stone Industry Group aims to invest in artificial marble processing in Cambodia. This significant development was discussed during a meeting between HE Chea Wutty, Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Mr. Mai Jianglong, Vice President of China Minsheng Stone Industry Group. During the meeting, HE Chea Wutty warmly welcomed the company’s investment...
Read MoreGovernment Announces Plans for Modern Logistics Centre in Sihanoukville
The Cambodian government has officially unveiled its ambitious plans to establish a state-of-the-art logistics centre as part of the Sihanoukville Logistics Centre Development Project. This initiative aims to integrate logistics services for both domestic and international loading and unloading of goods and containers. During a recent meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Cor...
Read MoreCambodia’s Catholic Renaissance: USD 3 Million Cathedral Rises from the Ruins of Khmer Rouge Destruction
A new USD 3 million Catholic cathedral blending traditional Khmer and Catholic architectural styles is under construction on the northern outskirts of Phnom Penh, marking the most significant Catholic building project in Cambodia since the Khmer Rouge regime’s destruction of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral nearly five decades ago. Set to be completed by July and consecrated in November, the cathed...
Read MoreCambodia to Operate 11 Landfills with 4.5 Million Tons Capacity by 2024
As of 2024, Cambodia is set to enhance its waste management infrastructure by operating 11 landfills, boasting a total storage capacity of over 4.5 million tons. This update was provided during a progress review meeting by the Municipal Solid Waste Management Committee (MSWMC) on 26 March 2025. Mr. Chao Sophaphibal, Director General of the General Department of Wastewater Treatment Systems at t...
Read MoreStar Engineers The World’s Most Complex Machine, ITER’s Fusion Reactor, is Pushing 4D Visualization to the Next Level
By Sean O'Neill Clarity is invaluable for a project as staggeringly complex as the international fusion experiment. The project, also known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), is being built in France and is one of the most ambitious scientific collaborations in history—in the same league as the and the International Space Station. Dubbed the “reverse Tower of Ba...
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