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Digital Modernization Gains Momentum: Cambodia’s New National Water Data Hub Nears 60% Completion
PHNOM PENH, April 6, 2026 — Construction of the National Water Resources and Meteorological Data Management Center, a flagship project for Cambodia’s digital governance, has reached a significant milestone with nearly 60% of the work now complete. The progress was confirmed during an on-site inspection led by His Excellency Chan Sinath, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Met...
Read MoreBattambang Rural Infrastructure Nears Major Milestone with 60 Percent Completion of Key Road Projects
Ministry of Rural Development inspection confirms steady progress on over 20 kilometers of upgraded connectivity for local communities The Ministry of Rural Development has announced that the construction of two significant rural road projects in Battambang province has reached approximately 60 percent completion. This update follows a site inspection led by His Excellency Chhay Rithisen, Ministe...
Read MoreRegional Cooperation Targets Logistics Modernization to Fuel ASEAN Economic Growth
Cambodia leads a multi-national initiative to streamline supply chains and attract foreign investment through strategic public-private partnerships On April 1, 2026, Cambodia and five other Southeast Asian nations convened a landmark conference titled Driving Economic Growth through Logistics. This collaborative event was organized with the primary goal of accelerating the modernization of the lo...
Read MoreCambodia’s Strategic Dong Kambit Reservoir Project Reaches 90% Completion Milestone in Kampong Thom
The construction of the Dong Kambit Reservoir, a cornerstone water management project in Kampong Thom province, has officially achieved approximately 90% completion. This progress was detailed following a comprehensive site inspection on March 27, 2026, led by His Excellency Chuon Bithol, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and Director of the Dong Kambit Res...
Read MoreCambodia and BAUER Group Forge Partnership to Transform Animal Feed Production in Kampong Chhnang
The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, has officially entered into a collaboration with the BAUER Group to develop a large-scale animal feed crop production project. This initiative, set to cover approximately 600 hectares of agricultural land in Kampong Chhnang province, is expected to commence in the near future and represents a significant...
Read MoreCambodia Launches 13 Million Dollar Coastal Infrastructure Initiative to Empower Local Fishing Communities
Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal presides over the groundbreaking of development projects in Kampot and Kep provinces designed to bolster tourism and sustainable livelihoods The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially commenced a major infrastructure development project targeted at coastal communities in Kep and Kampot provinces. Valued at over 13 million dollars, the initiative was inaugura...
Read MoreNational and International Partners Move to Establish Siamese Crocodile Conservation Zone in the Cardamom Mountains
The Ministry of Environment and Fauna & Flora have convened a high-level meeting to advance plans for a new Siamese crocodile conservation area in Koh Kong Province. The discussion, held on March 30, 2026, focused on creating a protected habitat that will safeguard the genetic integrity and future of this critically endangered species. The meeting was attended by Mr. Thai Chantha, Deputy Direc...
Read MoreSihanoukville Port’s Deep-Water Expansion Hits Major Milestone as Phase One Reaches 65% Completion
The development of Cambodia’s premier maritime gateway has reached a significant turning point, with construction of the first phase of the new deep-water container terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port now nearly 65% complete. This progress update was a central focus of a high-level monthly review meeting held on March 31, 2026, where officials evaluated the ongoing implementation and safety ...
Read More$111 Million Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge Across Mekong in Kratie Officially Opens to Traffic
The Cambodia-China Friendship Mekong Kratie Bridge has officially opened its lanes to permanent public traffic starting April 1, 2026, fulfilling a key commitment to regional infrastructure development. According to His Excellency Phorn Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the bridge represents a vital artery in the nation's transport network. Construction on the $1...
Read MoreEuropean Union Boosts Cambodia’s Digital Ambitions with 8 Million Euro Scholarship Injection
Additional funding aimed at fostering a knowledge-based economy through advanced digital science education for Cambodian students The European Union has announced a significant expansion of its support for Cambodia’s educational sector, pledging an additional 8 million Euros to bolster scholarship programs in digital science. This strategic funding is designed to accelerate the Kingdom’s ongoing ...
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