Local News
Cambodia’s PM Calls Upon Japan’s Help for Infrastructure Development
Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, extended a request to Japan for collaboration in advancing the nation’s road and bridge infrastructure. The request was made in a pivotal moment at the groundbreaking ceremony for the inaugural phase of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port’s deep-water port on 22 December 2023. This request aligns with the ongoing […]
Read More
French Company Explores Strategic Investments in Cambodia’s Electronics & Logistics Sector
France-based CMA CGM Group is eyeing substantial investments in electronics and logistics to revolutionize Cambodia’s transport landscape. The announcement surfaced during a crucial meeting between HE Suon Sophal, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cambodian Investment Committee (CEC), and a delegation from CMA CGM Group, represented by Mr. Emmanuel LY-BATALLAN, Economic Advisor at the French Embassy in […]
Read More
Ground Broken on Phase I of Sihanoukville’s US$243m Deep-Water Container Terminal Project
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 […]
Read More
Cambodia Attracts 15 New Investment Projects Worth US$247m in 15 Days in December
In a remarkable economic stride, Cambodia has welcomed a wave of 15 new investment projects, collectively injecting over US$247 million into the nation’s burgeoning industrial landscape within just 15 days in December 2023. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has granted registration certificates to these visionary enterprises, poised to stimulate economic growth and […]
Read More
Japan Unveils Vision for Establishing Khmer Village in Japan to Foster Cultural Exchange
In a bid to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the enduring friendship between Japan and Cambodia, Kojima Holdings Co., Ltd., a prominent Japanese entity, has announced its visionary plan to establish a Khmer village in the scenic Canaagawa province. This transformative initiative was unveiled during a significant meeting between Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of […]
Read More
New 30,000-Seat Stadium to Redefine Sports & Leisure in Sihanoukville
In a visionary move aimed at enhancing Sihanoukville’s allure, the provincial administration has unveiled plans to construct a cutting-edge stadium with a capacity for over 30,000 spectators. This monumental project, discussed in a review meeting on 18 December 2023, signifies a substantial leap in the region’s development trajectory. During the meeting, HE Deputy Prime Minister […]
Read More
Milestones in Partnership: Cambodia & Japan Forge Collaboration in Seven Vital Sectors
In a momentous exchange, Cambodia and Japan solidified their alliance through the signing of seven pivotal cooperation documents. The ceremony, overseen by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, marked the 50th Anniversary of Friendship and the ASEAN-Japan Cooperation Summit. The documents encompass transformative projects: National […]
Read More
Building Bridges of Progress: Europe’s 30-Year Investment Surpasses US$1.4 Billion in Cambodia’s Key Sectors
In an enduring partnership spanning three decades, the European Union has been a steadfast supporter of Cambodia’s development, injecting over US$1.4 billion from 1992 to 2022 into crucial sectors. The Council for the Development of Cambodia, in a press release dated 12 December 2023, revealed that this substantial cooperation financing, constituting 4.9% of all support […]
Read More
US$2 million Poipet Victim Rehabilitation Centre Unveiled, Signifying Cambodia’s Commitment Against Human Trafficking
The Poipet Victim Rehabilitation Centre in Banteay Meanchey Province was formally inaugurated on 18 December 2023 presided over by HE Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NEC). This state-of-the-art facility, valued at over US$2 million, is emblematic of Cambodia’s resolute stance against human trafficking. The Poipet […]
Read More
Bak Kheng Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Reaches 95% Completion, Unveiled Next Year
The ambitious second phase of the Bak Kheng water treatment plant is on the brink of realization, with construction reaching an impressive 95% completion, according to an update from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation on 15 December 2023. Scheduled for inauguration in the first quarter of 2024, this crucial phase aligns with […]
Read More