Leading Chinese Firm Eyes Major Investment in Cambodia’s Agriculture & Livestock Sector

Shan Cun Group, one of China’s largest agricultural investors, has revealed plans to explore significant investments in Cambodia’s agriculture and livestock sectors. This announcement was made during a meeting on 5 September 2024 between HE Yun Heng, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and a delegation from Shan Cun Group. During the meeting, […]

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Kazakhstan Eyes Boost in Trade with Cambodia, Targeting USD 300m Milestone

Kazakhstan has announced an ambitious plan to expand its trade with Cambodia to USD 300 million, with a longer-term goal of reaching USD 1 billion. This development followed a high-level meeting between former Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and His Excellency Kanat Tumysh, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on 5 September […]

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SHV’s New 253-Metre Container Port Inaugurated with Japanese Aid

A new 253-metre-long container terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port was officially inaugurated on 12 September 2024, marking a significant expansion for Cambodia’s primary port. Attended by PM Samdech Hun Manet, the ceremony highlighted the terminal’s modernized capabilities. The port now includes advanced container lifts and loading equipment, boosting the port’s capacity from 550,000 TEU to […]

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Cambodia Approves USD 1.2bn in Investments for 53 Projects in August, Creating Over 33,000 Jobs

In August 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 53 new projects, amounting to over USD 1.2 billion in investments, set to create more than 33,000 jobs nationwide. Of these, 46 projects are new investments, while seven are production expansion initiatives. A total of 31 projects will be developed outside Special Economic Zones […]

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Cambodia to Host Architecture Festival, Showcasing the Nation’s Contemporary Urban Evolution

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction is set to organise the Cambodian Architecture Festival, aiming to highlight the nation’s transformation and contemporary urban development. Announced by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, during a meeting on 4 September 2024, the festival is […]

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Two Key Cambodian Projects Funded by Japan Win International Awards in Japan

Two major infrastructure projects in Cambodia, funded by Japan, have been awarded at the prestigious 7th International Construction Awards in Japan. The Cambodia-Japan Friendship Bridge Rehabilitation Project and a cutting-edge DX technology infrastructure project were among the recipients of these international accolades. The awards were presented at a ceremony chaired by HE Saito Tetsuo, Japan’s […]

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Cambodian Gov’t Breaks Ground on 3-Hectare Nursery in Tbong Khmum, Aiming to Plant 1 Million Trees Annually

The Ministry of Environment has launched the construction of a 3-hectare regional nursery in Tbong Khmum province, to produce over 1 million trees annually. Situated in Village 44, Preah Theat commune, Orang Ov district, the nursery will be powered by a solar irrigation system, supported by partnerships with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and […]

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Three Key Rural Roads Near Completion in Kampong Cham & Tbong Khmum

Three rural roads spanning over 40 kilometres in Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum provinces are nearing full completion, with construction progress close to 100% as of 4 September 2024. The Ministry of Rural Development has overseen this crucial infrastructure project, which aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote agricultural trade. The first road, measuring 17.55km, […]

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Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport Received 900k Passengers, Expected to Hit 1.5 Million by Year-End

After nearly a year of operation, the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport has welcomed approximately 900,000 passengers, with projections to reach 1.3 million by October and 1.5 million by the end of 2024. This milestone was announced during a working session between the Chairman of Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI), Lu Wei, and […]

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Cambodia Secures USD 2m in Special Funds from Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation for 2024 Development Projects

Cambodia has been granted a USD 2 million special fund from the 2024 Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation (MLC) to support the development of eight strategic projects, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 3 September 2024. These projects span critical sectors such as tourism, demining, agriculture, rural development, […]

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