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Battambang Authorities to Improve Infrastructure with Accessible Sidewalks and Bicycle Lanes for Disabled Citizens
The Battambang Provincial Administration has embarked on an infrastructure enhancement initiative aimed at making the city more accessible for citizens and tourists, particularly for those with disabilities. The plan includes the development of pedestrian walkways for the disabled, dedicated bicycle lanes, and the installation of solar-powered lights in public parks. This move is designed to […]
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Banteay Meanchey’s Thriving Industrial Sector Employs Nearly 30,000 Workers in 2,000 Businesses
Banteay Meanchey province has established industrial parks, special economic zones, and handicraft businesses with a total number of 2,000 collectively creating employment for nearly 30,000 people. According to HE Oum Rath, Governor of Banteay Meanchey, during a statement on 20 August 2024, the province is home to five special economic zones, of which three are […]
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Cambodian Government Officially Establishes Techo International Airport as Civil Aviation Secretariat
The Cambodian Government has officially designated Techo International Airport as a key department under the General Department of Operations & Services within the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, solidifying its role in overseeing the country’s aviation sector. This strategic decision was enacted through a sub-decree issued by Samdech Hun Manet on 28 August 2024, […]
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Hong Kong’s Fung Group Eyes Expansion in Cambodia’s Textile Industry, Exploring New Investment in SEZs
Fung Group, a prominent Hong Kong-based conglomerate, has expressed interest in expanding its investments into Cambodia’s textile and garment sectors, particularly within the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This intent was shared during a working meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, First Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia […]
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ADB Allocates Over USD 93m to Enhance Rural Water Supply in Nine Cambodian Provinces
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a comprehensive funding package of USD 93.6 million in loans and grants to expand the rural water supply and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure across nine provinces in Cambodia, aiming to provide climate-resilient and safe water supply to rural communities. This significant development was announced on 02 September 2024. The […]
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ASEAN Moves Forward on Regional Air & Sea Rescue Agreement
The 11th ASEAN Transport Forum on Air Search and Rescue by Sea, held in Phnom Penh on 14 August 2024, gathered representatives from ASEAN member countries and various relevant ministries and institutions to discuss a critical agreement on air and sea search and rescue operations. The forum underscored the urgency of solidifying regional cooperation to […]
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Kampong Speu Leads Cambodia with 95 New Investment Projects in Just One Year
From September 2023 to August 2024, Kampong Speu province emerged as a top destination for investment in Cambodia, attracting 95 new projects out of a total of 391 approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). This influx of investments highlights Kampong Speu’s rising prominence as an industrial and economic hub, as reported […]
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Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, a key contender in the Road and Highway Project in 2024 Going Digital Awards
Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Going Digital Awards in the 2024 Year in Infrastructure Event, announced by Bentley Systems on 15 August 2024. This announcement highlights the project’s innovative use of technology and engineering excellence, positioning it as a frontrunner in the global infrastructure arena. Every year, the Year in […]
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VINCI Secures Management of Techo International Airport, Expanding Presence in Cambodia’s Aviation Sector
French conglomerate VINCI has successfully acquired the management rights for the Techo International Airport in Takhmao City, further expanding its footprint in Cambodia’s aviation sector. The company, which already operates Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and Sihanoukville International Airport, has now added the Techo Takhmao International Airport to its portfolio. This acquisition […]
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Construction of the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge to Begin in Early 2025
The highly anticipated Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, which will connect Phnom Penh’s Chroy Changvar area to the Areyaksat night market in Kandal province, is set to break ground in 2025. According to HE Phan Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the ministry has approved the final report on the project, marking a […]
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