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Advancing Sustainable Transport: Cambodia’s Vision for Economic Resilience and Regional Integration
Cambodia highlights infrastructure progress under Pentagonal Strategy–Phase I, emphasizing multi-modal transport development, reduced logistics costs, and smart digital systems Beijing: Advancing sustainable transport systems and embracing digital innovation have become essential drivers for reinforcing economic resilience, facilitating international trade, and deepening regional integration. O...
Read MoreCambodia and Japan formally adopt the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050
The Phnom Penh Capital Administration and the Japan International Cooperation Agency officially signed off on the completion, adoption, and handover of the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050 on September 17, 2026. The formal endorsement took place during the fifth Joint Coordinating Committee meeting under the Project for Development of Integrated Urban Transport Management Mechanism in P...
Read MoreCambodia and China Sign MoU to Elevate Capacity Building, Logistics, and Infrastructure Technology
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia and the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on transport capacity building cooperation on September 21, 2026. The strategic agreement was formalized during a high-level bilateral meeting held in China between H.E. Peng Ponea, Cambodia's Minister of Public Works and Transport, and H.E. Li...
Read MoreQilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng Hosts 35 Factories Worth $1.5 Billion
The Qilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng province currently hosts 35 active factories representing a cumulative investment capital of approximately $1.5 billion. The milestone figures were highlighted during a ceremonial event featuring the planting of 2,200 trees and the distribution of 16,000 saplings at the zone's site in Svay Toea Sangkat, Svay Rieng City, Svay Rieng province. The environm...
Read MoreCambodia Inaugurates $19.3 Million Automotive Assembly Facility in Kampong Chhnang
Presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, 100% Cambodian-owned TH Automotive Manufacturing launches its GAC production line to drive technology transfer and high-value manufacturing Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet officially inaugurated a new automotive assembly plant in Kampong Chhnang province on September 17, 2026, marking a major milestone in Cambodia's industri...
Read MoreInternational Space Summit in Paris to Advance High-Tech and Peaceful Space Governance
Representing Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia endorses French space declarations and negotiates bilateral agreements on satellite technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity Paris: Expanding international partnerships in high-technology sectors and promoting the peaceful, sustainable use of outer space have emerged as critical objectives within Cambodia's long-term digital economy ...
Read MoreCambodian Government Allocates $18 Million to Upgrade 61 Referral Hospitals Nationwide
Speaking at the inauguration of Luong Mae Hospital, Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet outlines six major health achievements while strictly barring private commercial operations within state-owned medical facilities Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet has declared that investing in public healthcare is a direct investment in human life, the national workforce, and equitable, susta...
Read MoreEU, France, and MPTC Launch Regional Student VR Competition to Advance Green Innovation and Digital Skills
The SIMPLE project, implemented by IRD and CADT under the EU's Global Gateway strategy, empowers ASEAN students to transform environmental data into interactive virtual solutions for climate action Phnom Penh: Fostering advanced digital capacity while addressing pressing environmental challenges has become a strategic priority for human capital development across Cambodia and the broader ASEAN ...
Read MoreMinistry of Water Resources and ADB Inspect Progress of Techo Sen II Radar Station at Phnom Prasith
Secretary of State Chan Sinath leads joint mission to review 26.3% completion milestone, pushing for strict adherence to engineering standards and green city development Kandal: Enhancing national hydrometeorological infrastructure remains a critical pillar for Cambodia to improve early warning capabilities, address climate change risks, and protect communities from extreme weather events. On t...
Read MoreU.S. and HALO Trust Reinforce Demining Partnership to Clear Land and Support Community Development in Cambodia
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Aleks Zittle reviews demining progress in Siem Reap, highlighting over $52 million in funding that has safely restored more than 227 square kilometers of land since 2000 Siem Reap: Decades of bilateral mine action cooperation between the United States and Cambodia continue to convert hazardous, ordnance-contaminated land into safe, productive areas for local farmers and r...
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