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Cambodia and European Union Explore $22 Million Waste to Energy Project in Siem Reap
- 30 May 2026
The proposed recycling plant aims to process up to 35 tons of plastic waste daily while generating electricity and cutting greenhouse gas emissions The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has partnered with the European Union to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on a pioneering green energy initiative that seeks to convert plastic waste into electricity in Siem Reap province. The proposed w...
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Kampong Cham Welcomes New $13 Million Clean Water Facility to Boost Public Health
- 29 May 2026
The provincial capital of Kampong Cham has marked a significant milestone in its urban development with the official inauguration of a major clean water supply station valued at over $13 million. The newly operational infrastructure asset is designed to address the region's rapidly growing water demands while systematically elevating public health standards, supporting local commercial activities,...
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Cambodia Shapes National Urban Standards to Build Resilient and Sustainable Cities
- 27 May 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal outlines a sweeping decentralization plan at the World Urban Forum, prioritizing digital networks, inclusive housing, and local governance The Cambodian government is spearheading a comprehensive framework to standardize the foundational principles, infrastructure, and essential public services across all cities nationwide. Designed to bolster long-term urban resil...
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Cambodia and China Seal Pact to Modernize Key Northern Trade Corridor
- 27 May 2026
An expansive road upgrade connecting Kratie to the Lao border promises to transform regional logistics and fortify cross-border trade networks The transport landscape in Cambodia's northeastern region is poised for a major transformation following a newly finalized agreement between the Cambodian government and Chinese trade officials to modernize a critical stretch of National Road Number 7. Und...
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Cambodia Reviews $450 Million in New Investment Projects Across Key Sectors
- 26 May 2026
The Council for the Development of Cambodia evaluates seven major initiatives spanning green energy infrastructure, agro-industry, and manufacturing to generate hundreds of jobs The Cambodian government is paving the way for a fresh wave of economic development after reviewing applications for seven new Qualified Investment Projects with a combined capital value of approximately $450 million. The...
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Japan Grants $8 Million to Cambodia for Teacher Training Institute in Kampong Cham
- 25 May 2026
Japan has extended an official grant of approximately $8 million to Cambodia to support the establishment of a teacher training institute in Kampong Cham province, an initiative designed to bolster the educational framework and strengthen teacher capacity across the Kingdom. This financial commitment closely follows a separate announcement of an $11 million grant to the country, marking a sustaine...
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Siem Reap Agriculture Set for Major Boost as Suong 78 Reservoir Dam Hits 57% Completion Mark
- 23 May 2026
Cambodia is continuing to make significant strides in its nationwide water resource management strategy, with the landmark Suong 78 reservoir dam restoration project in Siem Reap province officially passing the 57% completion threshold. This massive infrastructure initiative is engineered to provide comprehensive, all-season irrigation capabilities spanning over 3,000 hectares of vital agricultura...
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Water Infrastructure Expansion Gains Momentum in Kampong Cham
- 21 May 2026
The ongoing efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia to modernize its agricultural water infrastructure have marked another significant step forward, with the restoration of the Svay Meas Canal in Kampong Cham province reaching 55 percent completion. Spanning across crucial agricultural zones, the rehabilitation project is designed to provide sustainable water management and irrigation to more ...
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Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Expansion Crosses Major Threshold to Secure Capital Clean Water Access
- 21 May 2026
Phase Three Progress Surpasses Seventy % Mark as Cambodia Broadens Utility Infrastructure to Support Rapid Economic Growth The ongoing construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase Three has achieved a significant milestone, with the project now certified as more than 70 % complete. This infrastructure expansion is poised to critically enhance the water distribution capabilities of the ...
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Cambodia Accelerates Toward Universal Access to Rural Water and Sanitation
- 20 May 2026
Cambodia has recorded a significant leap forward in its nationwide initiative to uplift rural public health and living standards, with basic clean water supply coverage expanding to reach nearly 90% of the population by the end of 2025. Alongside this baseline progress, safely managed water services, which guarantee higher standards of filtration, testing, and consistent household delivery, have s...
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