Final 35 km Section of NR No. 5, Valued at Over USD 52 Million, Reaches 25% Completion
The final section of Cambodia’s NR No. 5, spanning 35.14 km between Serey Sophorn and Poipet, has reached 25% completion as of early September 2024, according to Ministry of Public Works and Transport, 18 September 2024. With a project cost of USD 52.56 million, funded by the Government of Cambodia and Japan’s Credit Assistance, the […]
Hong Kong International Airport Surpasses Changi to Become Asia’s Leading Hub in 2024
Hong Kong International Airport has overtaken Singapore’s Changi Airport to claim the prestigious title of “Asia’s Leading Airport” at the 2024 World Tourism Awards, according to Seasia, 9 September 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as Changi Airport had held this top position for several consecutive years before the pandemic. The win highlights Hong Kong’s […]
Japan Eyes Major Investment in Battambang, With Advanced Technology Capable of Converting 1 Tone of Waste to 700 Liter of Oil
Sougo Tatemono Service Inc. from Japan has expressed a strong interest in transforming Battambang province’s plastic waste into fuel oil, showcasing a breakthrough technology capable of converting 1 ton of pure plastic into 600 to 700 litres of oil. The company’s representatives introduced this technology in a meeting with Battambang’s Governor, HE Sok Loo, and […]
Cambodia and South Korea Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Rural Development Through New Village Movement
On 12 September 2024, Cambodia and South Korea solidified their commitment to enhancing rural development in Cambodia through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the New Village Movement project. The MoU, signed between Kyungsangbukdo Province of South Korea and Cambodia’s Asian Cultural Council, highlights a renewed focus on boosting rural infrastructure, promoting […]
Cambodia Allocates Over US$62 Million for Three New Buildings at Calmette Hospital to Boost Healthcare Capacity
Cambodia has committed over USD 62 million to construct three new buildings at Calmette Hospital in Phnom Penh, reinforcing the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was presided over by PM Samdech Hun Manet on 16 September 2024. The project, which includes a 25-story main building, a parking facility, and the Cyclotron […]
Korean EV Firm Camko Motor to Establish Electric Car Assembly Plant in Cambodia for Global Export
Camko Motor and Camko Infracore are preparing to launch electric vehicle assembly operations in Cambodia, a strategic move that taps into the rapidly growing global demand for electric cars. This ambitious plan was revealed during a meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and His Excellency Kim Jin-pyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly of the […]