Construction Focus
Cambodia’s First Regional Nursery Nears 20% Completion, Pioneering Green Initiatives in Tbong Khmum
Cambodia’s first regional nursery, located in Preah Theat commune, Ou Raing Ov district, Tbong Khmum province, has reached 20% completion, marking significant progress in the country’s ambitious reforestation efforts. The update came during an inspection visit by HE Dr Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, on 8 October 2024. Set across more than 3 hectares, this […]
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France & EU Set to Boost Phnom Penh Water Supply’s Capacity for Clean Water Development
The French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union are gearing up to enhance the capabilities of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) initiative to strengthen Cambodia’s water sector, starting in early 2025. This plan, aimed at advancing the Sixth Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to clean water and improved sanitation, was announced […]
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Royal Group Launches 900MW Natural Gas Power Plant. Worth USD1.34bn, in Koh Kong
Royal Group Power, a division of the prominent Royal Group led by Neak Oknha Kith Meng, has officially commenced construction on a 900-megawatt natural gas power plant in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province. The USD 1.34 billion investment was celebrated during a groundbreaking ceremony on 16 October 2024, attended by high-ranking officials, including HE […]
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Private Sector Prioritises Three Key Measures to Boost Cambodia’s Automotive & Electronics Industry
Cambodia’s private sector has identified three pivotal measures from a list of 20 priorities to drive the development of the nation’s automotive and electronics industry. This decision emerged from the second meeting of the Advisory Council for the Development of the Automotive and Electronics Sector, organized by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) […]
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Gov’t Pushes for Railway Expansion MoU by Year-End
The Cambodian government has set a firm deadline for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the railway expansion project to be finalized before the end of 2024, as announced by Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia, during the celebration ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Cambodia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation on 14 October […]
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Cambodia-ASEAN Trade Surpasses USD 10bn in Eight Months, Achieving Over 11% Growth
Cambodia’s trade volume with ASEAN nations soared past USD 10 billion in the first eight months of 2024, reflecting a remarkable growth of more than 11% compared to the same period last year, as highlighted in a report by the General Department of Customs and Excise, released by the Ministry of Information on 27 September […]
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Mondulkiri Celebrates Inauguration of New Water Purification System Worth Over USD 150,000
The newly completed small-scale water treatment plant project in Sen Monorom City, Mondulkiri province, valued at over USD 150,000, was officially inaugurated on 10 October 2024. The ceremony was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, alongside HE Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, marking a significant step […]
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China Eyes Tonle Sap Mining Opportunities & Cement Production in Kampot
A delegation from Hubei province, China, led by Mr. Hu Jingli, Deputy Chairman of the Geographical Office, has expressed strong interest in studying natural mineral resources in Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap while advancing plans to invest in a cement plant in Kampot. This announcement followed a recent meeting with Siem Reap’s Deputy Governor, Mr. […]
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Canada to Establish Embassy in Phnom Penh, Strengthening Diplomatic & Trade Ties
Canada has announced plans to open an embassy in Phnom Penh, aiming to enhance its long-standing relationship with Cambodia and expand trade cooperation between the two nations. This decision was confirmed during a working meeting between PM Hun Manet and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on 10 October 2024 in Vientiane, Laos. PM Trudeau informed Hun […]
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Svay Pak Pumping Station Nears Completion, 96% Finished, Set to Alleviate Northern Phnom Penh Flooding
The new Svay Pak pumping station, crucial for addressing the flooding in northern Phnom Penh, is now 96% complete, according to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport’s update on 9 October 2024. The project is part of a broader initiative to expand flood control capabilities in the city, with the station’s total […]
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