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Industry Ministry Launches CAM-PACK+ Project to Expand MSME Market Access Through Packaging Innovation
Minister Hem Vanndy leads a $300,000 Mekong-Lancang funded initiative to enhance packaging standards and regional trade integration across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam Phnom Penh: Elevating packaging quality and integrating innovative design technologies have become crucial strategic prerequisites for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to overcome market barriers and integrate ...
Read MoreCambodia Joins Global Leaders at 4th UNESCO AI Ethics Forum in Riyadh to Promote Inclusive and Responsible AI Governance
CADT President Seng Sopheap highlights Cambodia's AI ecosystem, human capital development, and ethical frameworks before 1,200 international delegates in Saudi Arabia Riyadh: Establishing global governance frameworks and ethical benchmarks for artificial intelligence (AI) has become a top international priority to ensure that rapid technological advancements serve human-centric and equitable de...
Read MoreCambodia and Japan Partner to Prioritize Railway Network Rehabilitation and Urban Rail Systems
Cambodia and Japan have officially initiated joint consultations to establish strategic priorities for restoring national railway infrastructure and conducting preliminary studies on urban rail transit systems. The initial high-level session, convened on September 28, 2026, was chaired by H.E. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The meeting broug...
Read MoreCambodian Transport Delegation Meets AIIB Officials in Beijing to Strengthen Infrastructure Funding and Project Delivery
Minister Peng Ponea holds talks with AIIB Investment Director Kim-See Lim to review ongoing projects, evaluate new proposals, and expand development financing ties Beijing: Strengthening strategic partnerships with international financial institutions remains a vital component of Cambodia's broader efforts to expand its infrastructure network and foster sustainable economic development. On the ...
Read MoreAdvancing Sustainable Transport: Cambodia’s Vision for Economic Resilience and Regional Integration
Cambodia highlights infrastructure progress under Pentagonal Strategy–Phase I, emphasizing multi-modal transport development, reduced logistics costs, and smart digital systems Beijing: Advancing sustainable transport systems and embracing digital innovation have become essential drivers for reinforcing economic resilience, facilitating international trade, and deepening regional integration. O...
Read MoreCambodia and Japan formally adopt the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050
The Phnom Penh Capital Administration and the Japan International Cooperation Agency officially signed off on the completion, adoption, and handover of the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050 on September 17, 2026. The formal endorsement took place during the fifth Joint Coordinating Committee meeting under the Project for Development of Integrated Urban Transport Management Mechanism in P...
Read MoreCambodia and China Sign MoU to Elevate Capacity Building, Logistics, and Infrastructure Technology
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia and the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on transport capacity building cooperation on September 21, 2026. The strategic agreement was formalized during a high-level bilateral meeting held in China between H.E. Peng Ponea, Cambodia's Minister of Public Works and Transport, and H.E. Li...
Read MoreQilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng Hosts 35 Factories Worth $1.5 Billion
The Qilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng province currently hosts 35 active factories representing a cumulative investment capital of approximately $1.5 billion. The milestone figures were highlighted during a ceremonial event featuring the planting of 2,200 trees and the distribution of 16,000 saplings at the zone's site in Svay Toea Sangkat, Svay Rieng City, Svay Rieng province. The environm...
Read MoreCambodia Inaugurates $19.3 Million Automotive Assembly Facility in Kampong Chhnang
Presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, 100% Cambodian-owned TH Automotive Manufacturing launches its GAC production line to drive technology transfer and high-value manufacturing Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet officially inaugurated a new automotive assembly plant in Kampong Chhnang province on September 17, 2026, marking a major milestone in Cambodia's industri...
Read MoreInternational Space Summit in Paris to Advance High-Tech and Peaceful Space Governance
Representing Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia endorses French space declarations and negotiates bilateral agreements on satellite technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity Paris: Expanding international partnerships in high-technology sectors and promoting the peaceful, sustainable use of outer space have emerged as critical objectives within Cambodia's long-term digital economy ...
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