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Cobber Packing Company Commits Over US$3 Million to Establish Cardboard Factory in SHV
The Preah Sihanouk Provincial Sub-Committee on Investment (ECCC) has greenlit an ambitious venture by Cooper Packing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., investing upwards of US$3 million to erect a state-of-the-art cardboard factory in Sihanoukville. The decision came to light during a meeting presided over by Mr. Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, on 17 April 2024. […]
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Cambodia Achieves Open Defecation-Free Status in 6 Provinces, 7 More Expected by Year End
Cambodia is making significant strides in achieving open defecation-free (ODF) status across its provinces. Presently, six provinces have successfully attained ODF status, with plans to announce seven more by the year’s end. The progress was revealed during a pivotal meeting chaired by HE Chhay Rithi Sen, Minister of Rural Development, on 18 April 2024. Discussions […]
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NR No. 48 Rehabilitation Project Progresses to 52%
The rehabilitation project of National Road No. 48 (Sre Ambel – Koh Kong) has reached a significant milestone, with construction progress standing at 52.12%. This update was confirmed by HE So Vector, Project Manager and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on April 18, 2024. HE So Vector highlighted the […]
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Construction Material Imports Surge nearly US$350m in Q1 2024, Reflecting Cambodia’s Booming Construction Sector
In the first quarter of 2024, Cambodia witnessed a remarkable surge in its construction sector, as imports of construction materials soared to an impressive US$349 million, marking a significant increase of 22.24% compared to the same period last year. This data, derived from the General Department of Customs and Excise, illuminates the thriving growth and […]
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Construction Sector Thrives: Ministry Approves 3,207 Projects Worth US$5.4bn in 2023
In 2023, Cambodia’s construction landscape witnessed a remarkable surge, with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) greenlighting a total of 3,207 construction projects, collectively valued at US$5.4 billion. This data, unveiled in a ministry report, highlights a significant stride in the nation’s development trajectory. The report indicates a notable shift in construction dynamics compared […]
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Hong Kong Firm, Sunwah Group, Expands Investment Horizons in Cambodia, Eyes Five Key Sectors
Hong Kong-based Sunwah Group is set to broaden its investment portfolio in Cambodia, signalling its intent to venture into five pivotal sectors beyond its existing seafood processing operations, which have been operational since 1994. This development emerged from a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and Mr. Jonathan K.S. Choi, President of Sunwah […]
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Manhattan SEZ to Expand Operations in Svay Rieng Province
In a significant move aimed at bolstering economic development in Cambodia, Manhattan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has announced plans for further expansion in Bavet city, Svay Rieng province, in collaboration with Singapore’s SJ Group. The announcement came following a high-level meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and first Vice President of CDC, Mr. […]
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Cambodia’s New Law Paves the Way for Inland Waterway Investment
The Cambodian government has taken a significant step towards enhancing inland waterway investment with the official promulgation of the Law on Inland Water Transport. Encompassing 18 chapters and 275 articles, this legislation aims to stimulate investment and development in Cambodia’s inland waterway and port sector, offering lucrative opportunities for both domestic and international trade. Signed […]
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Investors from Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Eye Green Economic Zones in Cambodia, Forge Bilateral Ties
China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Gulf Confederation is poised to bolster investment in Cambodia, particularly in green economic zones and other strategic sectors. Dr. Jonathan KS Choi, President of the Gulf Federation, underscored this commitment during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with HE Hem Vandy, Cambodia’s Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, on 9 April […]
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More Than 60 Chinese Investors Eye Cambodia’s Five Lucrative Sectors
More than 60 delegates from China are actively exploring investment opportunities across various sectors in Cambodia, signalling a significant bilateral cooperation effort. Led by Jonathan K.S. Choi, President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Coastal Entrepreneurs Alliance, and Sunwa Group, the delegation, comprising entrepreneurs from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, expressed keen interest in Cambodia’s […]
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