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ADB Approves $63.44 Million for 250MW/500MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Cambodia
- 2 July 2026
The Asian Development Bank has officially approved a $63.44 million financial support package for the Royal Government of Cambodia to construct a 250MW/500MWh Battery Energy Storage System at the Takeo substation in southern Cambodia. According to the announcement of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on June 24, 2026, the comprehensive financing package consists of a $40 million concessional loa...
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New Urban Planning Agreement to Extend R4 Road and Ease Traffic Congestion in Phnom Penh
- 29 June 2026
In a significant breakthrough for urban mobility in the capital, an agreement has been reached to open a new road alignment connecting the Boeung Kak area directly to Preah Monivong Boulevard. This initiative, officially announced by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on June 19, 2026, aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion and improve the daily commute fo...
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Cambodia and Japan’s Zo Motors Sign Landmark Agreement to Boost Electric Vehicle Skills Training
- 28 June 2026
The Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Zo Motors, a prominent Japanese new energy commercial vehicle manufacturer, to launch specialized training initiatives in electric vehicle technology. The high-level signing ceremony took place on June 15, 2026, under the presidency of HE Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Trai...
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Cambodia and Singapore Partner to Establish Advanced Training and Assessment Center for Construction Workers
- 26 June 2026
Cambodia and Singapore have officially entered a new phase of skills development cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a dedicated training and competency assessment center for construction workers within Cambodia. The agreement was formalized on June 16, 2026, between the corporate entity SG Aston LLP and the Cambodia Institute of Technology and Agriculture...
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Cambodia Automotive Exports Surge to $580 Million in First Quarter as Kingdom Shifts to High Value Manufacturing
- 25 June 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol showcases macroeconomic predictability and a 30% spike in auto component exports at the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo Cambodia's automotive industry has marked a significant milestone in the first quarter of 2026, with export values reaching $580 million between January and March, representing a growth of more than 30% compared to the previous year. This economic achi...
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National Pediatric Hospital Breaks Ground on New $5.2 Million Surgical Facility
- 24 June 2026
Supported by international humanitarian aid, the modern four-story building will modernize pediatric care and expand healthcare access by August 2027 The National Pediatric Hospital officially commenced construction on its new specialized pediatric surgery building on June 15, 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony was jointly presided over by HE Chheang Ra, the Minister of Health, alongside Tai MZ....
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Cambodia Partners with Japan Kansai Economic Federation to Build Regional Automotive Component Hub
- 23 June 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol connects with a major Japanese business alliance to drive high-tech manufacturing and green energy infrastructure The Council for the Development of Cambodia and the Kansai Economic Federation of Japan have initiated high-level talks aimed at establishing Cambodia as a premier regional hub for the automotive component manufacturing industry in the near future....
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Cambodia Completes Major Expansion of National Road 7 Connecting Skun and Kampong Cham
- 23 June 2026
The $117 million infrastructure upgrade backed by China is set for an official inauguration by Prime Minister Hun Manet in July... The extensive upgrade of National Road 7, stretching over 45 kilometers to connect the hub of Skun with Kampong Cham town, has officially reached 100% completion. To mark this infrastructural milestone, a formal handover and acceptance ceremony was conducted on June...
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Cambodia to Upgrade National Road 4 Section in Chbar Mon to Drive Regional Economic Growth
- 21 June 2026
The Kampong Speu Provincial Administration recently announced a comprehensive infrastructure initiative aimed at upgrading the aesthetics and functionality of a key section of National Road 4 within Chbar Mon City. The project is strategically designed to transform the province into a vital economic and commercial center for the region. This development plan was detailed in a presentation by HE Kh...
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Cambodia Allies with Private Sector to Drive National Electric Vehicle Adoption
- 19 June 2026
The Ministry of Environment and One Road Industrial sign a milestone agreement to curb transport emissions and advance toward the 2050 carbon neutrality goal The Ministry of Environment and One Road Industrial Cambodia Co Ltd officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 June 2026 to strengthen environmental protection and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across Cambodia. Thi...
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