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PM Announces Plan to Build Coastal Cycling Path from Kep to Koh Kong
The Cambodian government has unveiled plans to construct a cycling path along the coastline from Kep to Koh Kong. This initiative was announced by PM Samdech Hun Manet during the inauguration ceremony of the Kampot Multi-Purpose Port on 6 June 2024. HE Say Sam Al highlighted the initiative, aiming to provide a scenic cycling route […]
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Preventing Landslides: Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Undergoes Repairs at Four Key Locations
The Expressway Management Company has announced urgent repairs on the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway at four critical locations to prevent landslides due to flooding during the rainy season. This initiative aims to ensure road safety and prevent potential accidents. The announcement was made on the official Facebook page of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway on 10 June […]
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Smart Bins for Siem Reap Smart City Project: Authority Trials IoT Waste Management System
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has embarked on a pioneering Smart City project by introducing an Internet of Things (IoT) waste management system in the Slor Kram district. This initiative announced on the official Facebook page of the provincial administration on 5 June 2024, aims to enhance waste collection efficiency through the innovative use of […]
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PM Announces No More Casino Licenses in Central Kampot & Kep, With Few Exceptions, Except…
Samdech PM Hun Manet declared that no additional casino licenses will be issued for the central areas of Kampot and Kep, with few exceptions, on 6 June 2024, during the inauguration of the first phase of the Kampot Multi-Purpose Port Development Project. (Read more) The PM emphasised that, “From now on, we will not issue […]
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Cambodia Sees Over 30% Increase in Steel Imports in Early 2024
In the first four months of 2024, Cambodia imported iron and steel worth approximately US$168 million, marking a significant 30.6% increase from the US$129 million recorded during the same period in 2023. This data was reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise on 21 May 2024. The increase in imports extends beyond iron […]
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Canadian Investors Explores Investment Opportunities in Six Key Sectors in Cambodia
A business delegation from the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce in Montreal, Canada, recently met with the Council for the Development of Cambodia to explore investment opportunities in six major sectors: agriculture and processing, tourism, health, real estate, services, and industry. The meeting, aimed at fostering stronger economic ties, took place on 5 June 2024.HE Nuth […]
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Cambodia’s Trade Volume Hits US$17bn in First Five Months of 2024, Down 10%
In the first five months of 2024, Cambodia’s trade volume reached approximately US$17 billion, marking a 10% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. This decline, reported by HE Sok Sopheak, Secretary of State and spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, was attributed to sluggish overseas consumer markets and inflation in buyer countries. The […]
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Techo International Airport in Takhmao City Nears 76% Completion
The construction of Techo International Airport in Takhmao City, an ambitious project with a US$1.5 billion investment, has reached 75.8% completion as of 6 June 2024. The project is on track to be operational by the first half of 2025, marking a significant milestone for Cambodia’s aviation sector. Led by HE Mao Havannal, Minister in […]
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PM Announces Funan Techo Canal Groundbreaking Ceremony for 5 August 2024
PM Hun Manet officially announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Funan Techo Canal will take place on 5 August 2024. This significant project aims to enhance Cambodia’s political independence, transportation infrastructure, and national economy by developing inland waterway transportation. The announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony of the Kampot Multi-Purpose Port on 6 […]
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Kampot Multi-Purpose Port Phase 1 Inaugurated with US$140m Investment
The first phase of the Kampot Multi-Purpose Port Development Project, valued at approximately US$140 million and covering a total area of 207 hectares, has been officially inaugurated. The ceremony, held on 6 June 2024, was presided over by PM Samdech Hun Manet. The initial phase of the Kampot Multi-Purpose Port includes the construction of significant […]
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