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Cambodia Outlines Strategic Vision to Transform Koh Rong into a World-Class Tourism Island
The inter-ministerial working group is spearheading a comprehensive strategy to develop Koh Rong City into a premier world-class tourism destination. The initiative was central to the twenty-fifth meeting of the Investment Promotion Working Group in Preah Sihanouk Province, which was held on June 5, 2026. Presided over by HE Hean Sahip, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the provincial ...
Read MoreMinistry of Public Works Partners with AIIB to Accelerate Urban Infrastructure Project Across Four Provinces
In a significant move toward sustainable urban growth, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport hosted a high-level review meeting to advance the Urban Infrastructure Development Project in Cambodia. Held at the ministry headquarters on Friday, June 9, 2026, the session was spearheaded by His Excellency Heng Norn, Secretary of State and Project Director, alongside an official delegation from the...
Read MoreGGear Group Officially Launches MODENA’s Modern Italian-Design Electric Cooking Appliances in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, June 16th 2026 – GGear Group, Cambodia’s leading electronics distributor, has officially launched a strategic partnership to bring MODENA’s modern, Italian-design kitchen appliances to the Cambodian market. Through this milestone collaboration, MODENA, a global leader in home innovation, introduces a premium lineup that combines European style with advanced technology, offering solutio...
Read MoreCambodia and China Sign Agreement Funding 7 Transformative Mekong-Lancang Projects
A nearly $ 2 million fund injection will drive regional digitalization, healthcare, and rural development across the kingdom... In a move that further solidifies the robust partnership between Cambodia and China, the two nations have officially signed an agreement for the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund 2026. This strategic financial agreement secures approximately $1,980,000 for Cambod...
Read MoreGermany Marks Three Decades of Impactful Economic Partnership and Development Support in Cambodia
The enduring development partnership between Cambodia and the Federal Republic of Germany has reached a remarkable milestone, with total German development financing to the kingdom reaching approximately €887 million over the past three decades. According to an official announcement from the Ministry of Economy and Finance released on June 3, 2026, this significant figure was highlighted following...
Read MoreCambodia Steps Up Support for Domestic Cement Industry to Drive Sustainable Construction
Government ministries collaborate on strategic frameworks to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and economic self-reliance The inter-ministerial meeting of the Private Sector Development Working Group was convened on June 2, 2026, to deliberate on comprehensive support measures for Cambodia's domestic cement manufacturing industry. The high-level session gathered key representatives from ...
Read MoreSiem Reap Sanitation and Water Supply Project Achieves Major Milestones
The Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project in Siem Reap City has made substantial progress, with core contract packages now exceeding ninety percent completion. The advancement was highlighted during an on-site inspection on June 1, 2026, led by Chao Sopheaphibal, the Director General of the General Department of Wastewater Treatment System and project director. The delegation for the ...
Read MoreCambodia and Vietnam Strengthen Cross-Border Connectivity to Boost Trade and Tourism
Minister Peng Ponea and Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Official Nguyen Minh Vu discuss expressway synchronization and seaport connectivity in Phnom Penh The bilateral ties between Cambodia and Vietnam are set to receive a substantial infrastructural upgrade as both nations move forward with concrete plans to synchronize their major transportation networks. This strategic vision took center stage d...
Read MoreCambodian Ministries Forge Alliance to Uplift Rural Tourism and Community Infrastructure
A landmark agreement signed by the Ministries of Tourism and Rural Development targets sustainable growth, resilient transport, and clean water access across the kingdom In a coordinated effort to modernize Cambodia's countryside and tap into its vast ecological potential, the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Rural Development have officially entered into a comprehensive Memorandum of Un...
Read MoreBassac Riverbank Stabilization Project in Kandal Reaches 60% Completion
The ongoing infrastructure initiative to reinforce the Bassac riverbank in Sampov Poun City, Kandal Province, has achieved a significant milestone, with construction teams completing approximately 60% of the designated works. Local authorities and engineering crews remain heavily committed to accelerating the remaining phases to ensure the project concludes entirely on schedule. During a recent...
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