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Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Expansion Crosses Major Threshold to Secure Capital Clean Water Access
- 21 May 2026
Phase Three Progress Surpasses Seventy % Mark as Cambodia Broadens Utility Infrastructure to Support Rapid Economic Growth The ongoing construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase Three has achieved a significant milestone, with the project now certified as more than 70 % complete. This infrastructure expansion is poised to critically enhance the water distribution capabilities of the ...
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Cambodia Accelerates Toward Universal Access to Rural Water and Sanitation
- 20 May 2026
Cambodia has recorded a significant leap forward in its nationwide initiative to uplift rural public health and living standards, with basic clean water supply coverage expanding to reach nearly 90% of the population by the end of 2025. Alongside this baseline progress, safely managed water services, which guarantee higher standards of filtration, testing, and consistent household delivery, have s...
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Cambodia and Vietnam Target $20 Billion in Bilateral Trade Growth
- 18 May 2026
Strategic expressway Bilateral Tradeconnectivity and deepened parliamentary ties anchor the latest high-level diplomatic talks in Phnom Penh The traditional solidarity and economic synergy between Cambodia and Vietnam are poised for a significant upgrade as both nations set their sights on achieving a monumental $20 billion in bilateral trade volume. This ambitious target underscored the high-l...
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Cambodia and Turkey Partner to Transform Coastal Infrastructure in Kep Province
- 17 May 2026
New Memorandum of Cooperation paves the way for a 1200-meter concrete road to boost the economy and eco-tourism in the Angkol fishing community On May 14, 2026, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction of Cambodia officially entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, widely known as TİKA, representing the Republic of Turk...
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ADB Fortifies Cambodia’s Development Path with Over $5 Billion in Cumulative Public Sector Funding
- 15 May 2026
Cumulative portfolio reaches 359 projects as the multilateral lender transitions toward supporting high-income national goals The Asian Development Bank has reaffirmed its status as a cornerstone of Cambodia’s socio-economic advancement by surpassing a significant milestone in its financial commitment to the Kingdom. By the end of 2025, the bank had approved a cumulative total of $5.5 billion in ...
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Takhmao City Wastewater Infrastructure Project Reaches One-Third Completion Milestone
- 14 May 2026
The construction of the wastewater treatment system in Takhmao City, Kandal Province, has reached a significant milestone, achieving an overall progress of 33 percent as of the end of April 2026. This advancement was confirmed during a site visit on May 7, 2026, led by His Excellency Ros Vanna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Director of the Project. The inspec...
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Cambodia and Japan Sign Consultancy Agreement for Koh Ksach Tonlea Bridge Project in Kandal Province
- 13 May 2026
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Japanese consortium CHODAI Co., LTD have formally signed a consulting services agreement for the Koh Ksach Tonlea Bridge construction project in Kandal Province. The signing ceremony took place on May 8, 2026, under the high presidency of His Excellency Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport. This collaboration underscores the continue...
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Strategic Growth in Agriculture, Industry, and Services Bolsters Takeo Province’s Economy and Local Employment
- 12 May 2026
Takeo province has seen its economic landscape transformed by the robust performance of three core sectors: agriculture, industry and construction, and services. These pillars have not only fueled the provincial economy but have also significantly enhanced the efficiency of local job creation. This progress was detailed by His Excellency Vy Samnang, Governor of Takeo Province, during a formal gath...
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$7 Million Industrial Projects Proposed to Bolster Sihanoukville’s Economy
- 11 May 2026
Preah Sihanouk province is set to receive a significant economic injection as two companies have submitted proposals to establish new industrial facilities with a combined investment value of nearly $7 million. These projects, focused on plywood production and electronic waste recycling, are strategically designed to stimulate provincial economic growth and generate sustainable employment for the ...
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Japan Pledges $47 Million to Strengthen Flood Resilience and Wastewater Infrastructure in Phnom Penh
- 10 May 2026
Japan has officially extended a $47 million credit facility to support a comprehensive flood protection and wastewater drainage development project in the Cambodian capital. This strategic funding follows a formal exchange of notes between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the government of Japan on April 23, 2026. The announcement was formalized during a recent signing ceremony for the coopera...
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