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Majestic 45-Metre-Tall Buddha Statue Soars as Construction Commences in Kep Province
- 10 January 2024
The construction of the awe-inspiring 45-metre-tall "Buddha of Forgiveness" has commenced in Kep province. The groundbreaking event was presided over by Samdech Men Sam An, Personal Adviser to the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia which was held on 9 January 2024, marked the initiation of this monumental project, situated in Kep village, Sangkat Kep, Kep city. The Buddha statue, set atop a mounta...
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Cambodia Achieves Remarkable Industrial Growth: Over 40k Factories and Enterprises Flourish
- 9 January 2024
As of December 2023, Cambodia has witnessed an exceptional surge in its industrial landscape, boasting a total of 40,840 factories. Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet shared this significant milestone during the inauguration ceremony of the Samdech Techo Hun Sen Koh Yor Bridge in Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province, on 8 January 2024. Highlighting the government's strategic policies, PM Hun ...
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Revitalising Connectivity: Reconstruction Completed for Collapsed Section of Mondulkiri’s Road 76
- 5 January 2024
In a significant development, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced on 5 January 2024, that the reconstruction of Road 76, spanning from PK94 + 080 to PK94 + 150, has been completed and is now open to normal traffic. The section of National Road No. 76 faced a collapse of approximately 166 metres at O'Ngei point in Andong Kraloeng village, Sen Monorom commune, Oreang district, Mo...
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US$20 million Boeung Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant Unveiled
- 27 December 2023
The Boeung Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant, a state-of-the-art facility valued at over US$20 million, was officially inaugurated on 27 December 2023. The auspicious ceremony, presided over by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and HE Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, marks a pivotal moment in the nation's commitment to eco-friendly infrastructure. S...
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Ground Broken on Phase I of Sihanoukville’s US$243m Deep-Water Container Terminal Project
- 22 December 2023
The commencement of the first phase of an expansive deep-water container terminal project in Sihanoukville has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet. The construction, spearheaded by the Japanese firm TOA Corporation and technically supervised by Nippon Koei and Oriental Consultants Global, is slated for completion in 2026 with an estimated cost exceeding US$243 million. This tra...
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Gov’t Spearheads Inter-Ministerial Task Force for Phnom Penh Light Rail & Metro Ventures
- 15 December 2023
In a decisive move to propel Cambodia's urban transportation infrastructure, the Cambodian government has issued a landmark decision, establishing an inter-ministerial task force dedicated to expediting the study and development of the Phnom Penh light rail project connecting to the new airport and the Phnom Penh subway. The decision, dated 17 November 2023, under No. 178 សសរ, signifies the govern...
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Cambodian Gov’t Not Yet Approved Vietnam’s Proposal for Importing 2,500 Electric Taxis
- 14 December 2023
Vingroup, the prominent Vietnamese conglomerate, has sought approval from the Cambodian government to initiate a groundbreaking project involving the deployment of 2,500 electric taxis in key cities such as Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville. However, the proposal has not yet been approved by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet, as revealed by the press release from the Office of the ...
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Grand Unveiling: Siha Hotel & Casino, Malaysia’s US$50m Marvel, Shines in Sihanoukville
- 8 December 2023
On 3 December 2023, Siha Hotel and Casino, a lavish investment worth US$50 million nestled in Group 14, Village 1, Sangkat 3, Sihanoukville, was inaugurated by HE Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province. Expressing admiration for Malaysia's significant investment in Sihanoukville's hospitality sector, HE Kouch Chamroeun highlighted the strategic decision by Malaysian investors to c...
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Angkor Wat Secures its Prestige as Eighth Wonder of the World, Surpassing Italy’s Pompeii
- 25 November 2023
In a momentous declaration, the esteemed status of the eighth wonder of the world was officially announced. Angkor Wat's ascension to this prestigious rank signifies its triumph over Italy's historic city, Pompeii. This declaration was made by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, on 24 November 2023. As per reports from India TV English News, the eighth wonder of the world, Angkor Wat...
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WB Warns: Limited transportation and logistics and unreliable power supply slowed Cambodia’s economic recovery
- 24 November 2023
The World Bank warns that Cambodia's economic growth may be further affected by weak global demand or rising food prices for the future as domestic issues face rising household debt and domestic credit. Real estate remains a risk, according to WB's press release on 22 November 2023. External Challenges: A Global Tapestry Impacting Local Prosperity: The World Bank underscores the influence of ex...
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