PM Announces Plan to Build Coastal Cycling Path from Kep to Koh Kong
The Cambodian government has unveiled plans to construct a cycling path along the coastline from Kep to Koh Kong. This initiative was announced by PM Samdech Hun Manet during the inauguration ceremony of the Kampot Multi-Purpose Port on 6 June 2024. HE Say Sam Al highlighted the initiative, aiming to provide a scenic cycling route […]
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Preventing Landslides: Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Undergoes Repairs at Four Key Locations
The Expressway Management Company has announced urgent repairs on the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway at four critical locations to prevent landslides due to flooding during the rainy season. This initiative aims to ensure road safety and prevent potential accidents. The announcement was made on the official Facebook page of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway on 10 June […]
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Smart Bins for Siem Reap Smart City Project: Authority Trials IoT Waste Management System
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has embarked on a pioneering Smart City project by introducing an Internet of Things (IoT) waste management system in the Slor Kram district. This initiative announced on the official Facebook page of the provincial administration on 5 June 2024, aims to enhance waste collection efficiency through the innovative use of […]
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PM Announces No More Casino Licenses in Central Kampot & Kep, With Few Exceptions, Except…
Samdech PM Hun Manet declared that no additional casino licenses will be issued for the central areas of Kampot and Kep, with few exceptions, on 6 June 2024, during the inauguration of the first phase of the Kampot Multi-Purpose Port Development Project. (Read more) The PM emphasised that, “From now on, we will not issue […]
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Cambodia Sees Over 30% Increase in Steel Imports in Early 2024
In the first four months of 2024, Cambodia imported iron and steel worth approximately US$168 million, marking a significant 30.6% increase from the US$129 million recorded during the same period in 2023. This data was reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise on 21 May 2024. The increase in imports extends beyond iron […]
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Singapore Airlines Achieves Nearly US$2 Billion Annual Profit Amid Surging Demand
Singapore Airlines has reported a remarkable annual profit of S$2.68 billion (US$1.99 billion) for the fiscal year, a significant rise from the S$2.16 billion recorded the previous year. This achievement underscores the airline’s robust performance and strategic market positioning, according to CAN on 15 May 2024. The surge in profits was primarily driven by increased […]
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Benesch Pilots AI/ML and Digital Twin Technology to Streamline Traditional Pavement Assessment Workflows
Using Bentley’s iTwin Applications Facilitates Data-centricity, Industrializing Industry Pavement Management Practices Traditional pavement management practices and technology lack efficiency and comprehensiveness, failing to maximize asset Benesch initiated a research and development project, exploring the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital twins for a more data-centric approach to pavement crack detection workflows. Leveraging iTwin® […]
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Special Borey Peng Huoth’s Mid-Year Promotion: Buy a House and Get a Luxury Car!
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary Mid-Year Celebration promotion. Borey Peng Huoth is offering an unbeatable deal throughout June 2024: purchase a house and receive a luxury electric car, the Toyota BZ4X 01, instantly. This exclusive promotion includes six exceptional packages, making it the perfect time to invest in your dream home. As part of […]
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Cambodia & Singapore Push for ASEAN Power Grid to Combat Rising Electricity Prices & Promote Green Energy
Cambodia and Singapore have proposed the re-establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid, aiming to promote green energy, protect the environment, and control rising electricity prices. This initiative, announced by Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak in a video released on 4 June 2024, comes 25 years after ASEAN initially set this goal but was […]
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Canadian Investors Explores Investment Opportunities in Six Key Sectors in Cambodia
A business delegation from the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce in Montreal, Canada, recently met with the Council for the Development of Cambodia to explore investment opportunities in six major sectors: agriculture and processing, tourism, health, real estate, services, and industry. The meeting, aimed at fostering stronger economic ties, took place on 5 June 2024.HE Nuth […]
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Cambodia’s Trade Volume Hits US$17bn in First Five Months of 2024, Down 10%
In the first five months of 2024, Cambodia’s trade volume reached approximately US$17 billion, marking a 10% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. This decline, reported by HE Sok Sopheak, Secretary of State and spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, was attributed to sluggish overseas consumer markets and inflation in buyer countries. The […]
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Cambodia Honours Eight Top Cashew Processors of 2024
On 6 June 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) celebrated the winners of the 2024 Best Cashew Processors Competition, awarding eight companies and enterprises for their excellence in cashew processing under the chairmanship of HE Oung Kosal, Secretary of State of MAFF. The top honours were awarded to companies from various provinces, […]
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