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Cambodia Approves USD 1.2bn in Investments for 53 Projects in August, Creating Over 33,000 Jobs
In August 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 53 new projects, amounting to over USD 1.2 billion in investments, set to create more than 33,000 jobs nationwide. Of these, 46 projects are new investments, while seven are production expansion initiatives. A total of 31 projects will be developed outside Special Economic Zones […]
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Cambodia to Host Architecture Festival, Showcasing the Nation’s Contemporary Urban Evolution
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction is set to organise the Cambodian Architecture Festival, aiming to highlight the nation’s transformation and contemporary urban development. Announced by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, during a meeting on 4 September 2024, the festival is […]
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Two Key Cambodian Projects Funded by Japan Win International Awards in Japan
Two major infrastructure projects in Cambodia, funded by Japan, have been awarded at the prestigious 7th International Construction Awards in Japan. The Cambodia-Japan Friendship Bridge Rehabilitation Project and a cutting-edge DX technology infrastructure project were among the recipients of these international accolades. The awards were presented at a ceremony chaired by HE Saito Tetsuo, Japan’s […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Breaks Ground on 3-Hectare Nursery in Tbong Khmum, Aiming to Plant 1 Million Trees Annually
The Ministry of Environment has launched the construction of a 3-hectare regional nursery in Tbong Khmum province, to produce over 1 million trees annually. Situated in Village 44, Preah Theat commune, Orang Ov district, the nursery will be powered by a solar irrigation system, supported by partnerships with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and […]
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Three Key Rural Roads Near Completion in Kampong Cham & Tbong Khmum
Three rural roads spanning over 40 kilometres in Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum provinces are nearing full completion, with construction progress close to 100% as of 4 September 2024. The Ministry of Rural Development has overseen this crucial infrastructure project, which aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote agricultural trade. The first road, measuring 17.55km, […]
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Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport Received 900k Passengers, Expected to Hit 1.5 Million by Year-End
After nearly a year of operation, the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport has welcomed approximately 900,000 passengers, with projections to reach 1.3 million by October and 1.5 million by the end of 2024. This milestone was announced during a working session between the Chairman of Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI), Lu Wei, and […]
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Cambodia Secures USD 2m in Special Funds from Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation for 2024 Development Projects
Cambodia has been granted a USD 2 million special fund from the 2024 Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation (MLC) to support the development of eight strategic projects, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 3 September 2024. These projects span critical sectors such as tourism, demining, agriculture, rural development, […]
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Stung Toch Drainage Rehabilitation Project in Kampong Speu Reaches 89% Completion
The rehabilitation of the Stung Toch drainage system in Kampong Speu province has achieved approximately 89% completion, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRM) on 1 September 2024. This significant project includes rehabilitating a 51-kilometre-long small river, with a mouth width of 100 metres and a 40-metre-high dam. The river stretches […]
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Cambodia Invests USD 200m to Complete 1,300-Km Border Road Construction
The Cambodian government has allocated USD 200 million to complete the construction of a 1,300-kilometre border road, connecting the nation to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. The announcement was made by PM Samdech Hun Manet during a graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh on 5 August 2024, where he confirmed that the final plan had been signed […]
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Siem Reap Angkor Airport Investor Plans Major Investment in Renewable Energy Zone
Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI) has announced plans to invest in a special energy zone aimed at advancing Cambodia’s renewable energy sector. The project, in collaboration with Chinese firm Energy China YNPD, will include solar, wind, biomass, and power storage solutions. Mr. Wei Lu, Chairman of AIAI, discussed the initiative during a […]
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