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Cambodia Accelerates Reservoir Registration with 1562 in Total, 13% Registered
Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has disclosed that the nation is home to 1,562 irrigation reservoirs, yet only 197 of them—representing a mere 13%—are officially registered. This crucial detail was highlighted during a meeting held on 26 December 2024, where officials underscored the reservoirs’ vital role in supporting agriculture and managing water resources. […]
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Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam Construction Reaches 46% Completion, Set to Serve 25k Farmers’ Future
The Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam in Sre Khsach village, Dang Kambit commune, Sandan district, Kampong Thom province, has achieved 46% completion as of 20 December 2024, marking a significant milestone in this transformative project. The update was confirmed during an on-site inspection led by HE Chuon Bitthol, Undersecretary of State, representing HE Tho Chetha, Minister […]
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Cambodia Sees Record-Breaking USD 6.9 Billion Investment in 2024
Cambodia has achieved a remarkable milestone in 2024, with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approving 414 investment projects worth a total of USD 6.9 billion. This marks a 54% increase in the number of projects compared to 268 in 2023 and a 40% rise in investment capital from USD 4.927 billion in […]
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Cambodia Expands Diplomatic Horizons with New Embassies in Timor-Leste & Songkhla, Thailand
Cambodia has announced a major diplomatic expansion with the establishment of an embassy in Timor-Leste and a consulate general in Songkhla, Thailand, as formalized under Sub-Decree No. 240 and No. 241 issued on 22 October 2024, marking a strategic step in extending Cambodia’s international relations. The Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the Democratic […]
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Global Supply Chains Shifting Away from China, with Cambodia Well-Positioned to Seize the Opportunity
The rapid diversification of manufacturing across Southeast Asia is reshaping global supply chains as the region emerges as a key beneficiary. Chinese companies are increasingly implementing the China Plus One strategy, through which additional manufacturing bases outside China are being established to reduce disruption to domestic supply chains. This strategy, coupled with rising foreign direct […]
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SHV Multi-Purpose Economic Zone Targets USD 20 Billion Investment to Transform the Province
Sihanoukville’s ambitious multi-purpose economic zone development project is set to attract over USD 20 billion in investments from private sector investors and international development partners over the next 15 years. This transformative initiative, championed by the Cambodian government, aims to revitalize the province’s economy, elevate local incomes, and establish Sihanoukville as a leading logistics hub […]
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Darasakor International Airport Opens, Ushering in a New Era for Koh Kong Province
Koh Kong Province celebrated a landmark achievement with the inauguration of a USD 200 million Darasakor International Airport on 26 December 202. This state-of-the-art facility, invested by the Chinese company Union Development Group, spanning 218 hectares in the Botum Sakor district, is poised to transform the region’s connectivity and catalyze economic and tourism growth. The […]
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Nearly 19 Hectares of Landfill Inaugurated in Kampong Cham City
A state-of-the-art landfill spanning 18.67 hectares in Koh Roka village, Koh Roka commune, Kampong Siem district, Kampong Cham province, was officially inaugurated on 24 December 2024. This modern garbage disposal site, constructed as part of the Greater Mekong Subregion Corridor Development Project, Phase 4, was funded by a concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank […]
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ADB Commits USD 403 Million to Catalyse Cambodia’s Development Across Six Strategic Sectors
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 403 million in loans and grants to support six transformative development projects in Cambodia, focusing on education, gender equality, business, water management, and rural development. This commitment, announced by ADB Country Director Ms. Jyotsana Varma during a signing ceremony on 17 December 2024, aligns with the ADB’s […]
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61-Kilometre Road Connecting NR No. 4 to Bokor Mountain Completed with 7 km of Concrete Poured
The construction of a new 61-kilometer road linking NR No. 4 to Bokor Mountain has reached a significant milestone, with 7 kilometers of concrete pouring completed as of 19 December 2024. This update was shared by Sokha Real Estate on their official Facebook page that same afternoon, marking steady progress in this transformative infrastructure project. […]
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