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Rattanakiri Complete Over 2600 Development Projects With US$62M Investment in Five Year
In the last five years, between 2018 and 2022, the Rattanakiri province has requested to implement a total of 13 994 development projects which required a total investment budget of US$ 311.85 million. For all that, only 2 614 projects had been completed by using a total capital of US$ 62.46 million. Speaking at a press conference on “Five Years of Success of Rattanakiri Provincial Administrati...
Read MoreADB projects Cambodia’s economy at robust growth in 2023 and next year
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Cambodia’s economy at a robust growth of 5.5% in 2023 and 6.0% in 2024 on a more robust tourism recovery and higher growth in the services sector. According to an Asian Development Outlook April 2023 report released today issued on April 4, the tourism sector is expected to grow 7.3% in 2023 before easing to 6.8% in 2024. Inflationary pressure is...
Read MoreGov’t plans to build two national roads with a length of more than 200 km in Ratanakkiri province
The Cambodian Government plans to build two new national roads, the first from Ratanakkiri province to Vern Sai district and the second line to Kantouy Neak in 2028, with a total length of more than 200 km, using the national budget. This is according to the press conference on "Success in the past 5 years" of Ratanakkiri Provincial Administration on April 4, 2023. According to the director of ...
Read MoreIndonesian Investors Show Interest in Cambodia’s Investment Opportunities with US$69M Proposals
Cambodia is attracting new foreign investment from Indonesia, with proposals for 22 projects worth about US$69 million in industrial, agricultural, and service sectors. The Council for the Development of Cambodia confirmed the proposals on 3 April 2023, following a courtesy call between HE Sok Chenda Sophea, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister, Secretary General of the Council for the Developm...
Read MoreKratie Province to Receive $40 Million for 3 Roads Upgrade
Kratie province is set to receive a major infrastructure boost with the announcement of a new road upgrade project worth $40 million. The project will see the rehabilitation, expansion, and upgrading of three sections of roads, spanning more than 98 km. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 4 April 2023, to mark the beginning of the construction. According to the project plan, NR73, Provincial ...
Read MoreKampong Speu to Welcome 10 Hong Kong Companies, Generating Over 10,000 Jobs
Kampong Speu province is set to welcome at least 10 companies from Hong Kong in the near future, according to HE Vy Samnang, the Governor of Kampong Speu, in a Facebook post on 2 April 2023. The companies will invest in the clothing, shoes, and bags industry, generating more than 10,000 job opportunities for the locals. Apart from the clothing industry, some companies also expressed their inter...
Read MoreLaos to become major exporter of electricity in ASEAN
Laos has been becoming a major source of electricity in ASEAN as it has been selling electricity to its neighbouring countries on a large scale. Laos earned more than 1.76 billion USD from electricity export in 2022, up 7.5% from last year, the country's media reported. For 2023, the Lao Government has set a target of generating at least 51,134 million kWh, equivalent to more than 41.32 trillio...
Read MoreModern Kroch Chhmar District Referral Hospital officially inaugurated
The modern Kroch Chhmar District Referral Hospital was inaugurated under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Sen, on 3 April 2023. This hospital is a gift from Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife Bun Rany Hun Sen, with construction management under Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction HE Chea Sophara. Located in Khsach Pracheu Leu village of Tbong Khmum province’s Kro...
Read MorePM: Cambodia needs to build a giant hospital with 10k beds to prevent Social Health risk
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged the construction of a mega-hospital with more than 10,000 beds to strengthen Cambodia's health system and prevent social health risks. Speaking at the National Institute of Business (NIB) on March 30, 2023, where he awarded certificates and diplomas to over 6,000 students, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for the hospital as a response to concerns raised by ...
Read MoreTecho Int’l Airport construction progress reaches 44% completion
The construction of Phnom Penh’s Techo International Airport has reached over 44% completion, according to HE Nou Peng Chandara, Deputy Governor of Kandal Province. Speaking at a press conference on “Five Years of Success of Kandal Provincial Administration” on 30 March 2023. HE Chandara provided an update on the settlement of land disputes, saying that the authorities are currently working to ...
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