A Japanese company in Kampong Thom is exploring the possibility of extracting oil from Cambodian cashew shells
MIRARTH is currently operating a factory processing cashew nuts in Kampong Thom province and is looking into refining cashew oil. The company has reported that it is increasing its cashew nut processing capacity to 1,500 tons per year, up from 300 tons at the beginning of 2021. MIRARTH has also presented a two-year study on […]
MPWT announces completion of project to improve Trapeang Sre International Border Gate to reach the next step
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced the completion of the Trapeang Sre International Border Gate Improvement Project. This project was carried out under the Official Development Assistance Framework of the Republic of Korea. The next steps were discussed with relevant partners at a workshop held on September 30, 2024. The workshop […]
Pinglu Canal Set to Revolutionize China-ASEAN Trade Routes, Achieved 53% Milestone
The Pinglu Canal, a pivotal infrastructure project in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has already seen 53.2% of its construction completed since work began on 28 August 2022. This major progress was reported on 10 September 2024. With an investment of approximately $9.97 billion, this ambitious project is expected to open new trade corridors […]
Malaysia Completes the World’s 2nd Tallest 678.9-metre Merdeka Skyscraper Amid Concerns Over Demand
Malaysia has added yet another architectural marvel to its skyline with the completion of the 678.9-metre Merdeka 118, now the world’s second-tallest building, following only Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The towering structure, which will be fully open to the public later this year, further cements Kuala Lumpur’s position as a city of super-tall skyscrapers. However, the […]
Honda to Expand Capital Investment in Cambodia after 25 Years of Success
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., through its local partner N.C.X. Co., Ltd, has announced plans to expand its investment in Cambodia, marking over 25 years of successful operations in the country. The decision followed a high-level meeting on 20 September 2024 between Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and Mr Minoru Kato, Executive Director and Vice President […]
Cambodian PM Pushes Forward with Major Development of Four Northeastern Provinces Despite CLV-DTA Withdrawal
Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing the development of four northeastern provinces, despite the nation’s recent exit from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Cooperation (CLV-DTA). The premier made the announcement via a special voice message on 23 September 2024, underscoring that the Royal Government will proceed with essential […]