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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Major Infrastructure Project Nears Completion in Siem Reap
- 7 June 2025
A significant infrastructure development is underway in Siem Reap province, with a 15-kilometre road connecting National Road 6 to the Kampong Phluok tourist area now approximately 70% complete, according to an announcement from the Siem Reap administration. This vital roadway, which measures 8 metres in width, is part of a project initiated by Prime Minister Hun Manet, aimed at enhancing trans...
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Samdech Techo Donates Land to Build Dormitories for Poor Female Students
- 5 June 2025
In a significant move to support education and empower women, Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced a generous donation of 2 hectares of land valued at over USD 10 million. This land will be used to construct dormitories for underprivileged female students who have come to Phnom Penh to pursue their studies. This initiative was revealed on Samdech’s official Facebook page on 4 June 2025. Originally i...
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Canada Explores Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Public Works & Transport Sector
- 31 May 2025
A Canadian trade mission has recently arrived in Cambodia to explore potential investment opportunities in the nation’s public works and transport sector. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between the two countries, enhancing infrastructure development in Cambodia. On 29 May 2025, HE Peng Po Nea, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, met with Ponora Ang, Partner and C...
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Germany and Cambodia Strengthen Ties to Enhance Infrastructure Development
- 31 May 2025
In a significant step forward for Cambodia’s industrial growth and international trade, Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of quality infrastructure in the country. This commitment was highlighted during a meeting between HE Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and a delegation from the German National Institute for Materi...
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Southwest Phnom Penh Irrigation System Project Reaches 50% Milestone
- 23 May 2025
The restoration and improvement project for the irrigation system in southwest Phnom Penh has hit a significant milestone, with the Kandal Stung-Bati sub-project now 50% complete. This achievement comes because of ongoing efforts to enhance water management in the region. On 21 May 2025, HE Pich Veasna, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, conducted a dire...
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European Companies Explore Medical Waste Management Investment in Cambodia
- 22 May 2025
In a significant step towards enhancing environmental sustainability in Cambodia, Ecosteryl, a Belgian company, has expressed a keen interest in investing in medical waste management. This initiative aims to address the pressing issue of medical waste and plastic pollution in the country. The discussions took place during a meeting on 20 May 2025, between HE Dr Eang Sophallet, Ministe...
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Kampong Speu Province Welcomes New Cement Giant: Factory Inaugurated with Investment Over USD250 Million
- 20 May 2025
Kampong Speu province is set to bolster its industrial landscape with the recent inauguration of a large-scale cement factory, officially opened on 20 May 2025, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet. The factory, located in Oral district, represents a significant investment of over USD 250 million by Conch KT Cement, marking it as one of the largest cement manufacturing projects in the ...
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US-Cambodia Trade Relations Take a Positive Turn
- 20 May 2025
In a significant move to bolster economic ties, the US Congress has thrown its full support behind expanding trade and investment activities in Cambodia. This commitment was solidified during a meeting on 16 May 2025, between the Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia and US Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne. Both parties expressed ent...
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Malaysian Companies Eye Investment in Cambodia’s Ports & Wastewater Treatment Sectors
- 10 May 2025
Two prominent Malaysian firms, Malakoff Corporation Berhad (MCB) and GAEA PLC (Global Action for Environment Awareness Public Limited Company), have expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia's ports and wastewater treatment sectors. The firms met with the Council for the Development of Cambodia to discuss potential collaborations that could enhance Cambodia’s infrastruct...
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China’s Steel Exports to ASEAN Surge, Sparking Concerns Among Regional Producers
- 5 May 2025
In a significant development for the steel industry, China’s steel exports to ASEAN countries have skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 36.55 million tons. This figure constitutes approximately 70% of China’s total steel exports and marks a staggering 32% increase year on year, according to a recent report by Yieh News. The report highlights particularly remarkable growth in expor...
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