Construction Focus
Thailand Sets Up a Date to Talk with Cambodia on the Gulf Overlapping Claims
In a strategic move to address the overlapping claims in the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand, and Cambodia are slated to commence discussions on 7 February 2024. This 26,000-square-kilometre area, known for its abundant energy resources, has been a point of contention between the two nations. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to visit Thailand […]
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MoE Unveils Four Robust Measures to Safeguard Cambodia’s Air Quality
The Ministry of Environment has issued a comprehensive set of four key measures to be implemented across the 25 capital-provincial administrations. Announced on 10 January 2024, these measures aim to mitigate the adverse impacts of public air pollution, especially during the dry season from December to April. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, the MoE’s […]
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UN Predicts Global Economy Down to 2.4% in 2024, Inflation Rises to Above 10% for Developing Countries
In a pivotal economic report, the United Nations projects a slowdown in global economic growth to 2.4% by 2024, down from the estimated 2.7% in 2023, underscoring challenges surpassing earlier expectations. Both figures remain below the pre-pandemic 3% growth rate prevalent before the 19-year epidemic in 2020, according to VOA on 9 January 2024. The […]
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Majestic 45-Metre-Tall Buddha Statue Soars as Construction Commences in Kep Province
The construction of the awe-inspiring 45-metre-tall “Buddha of Forgiveness” has commenced in Kep province. The groundbreaking event was presided over by Samdech Men Sam An, Personal Adviser to the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia which was held on 9 January 2024, marked the initiation of this monumental project, situated in Kep village, Sangkat Kep, […]
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Cambodia’s Steel Import Surges: Reaches US$372m in 2023
In a robust display of economic activity, Cambodia witnessed a notable surge in iron and steel imports, totaling an impressive U$372 million in 2023. This marks a substantial 3.5% increase compared to the figures recorded in 2022, signifying a thriving demand for steel products within the nation. According to a report released by the General […]
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China Allocates US$1bn for Advancing Rubber & Tyre Engineering Technology in Cambodia
In a strategic move aimed at fortifying technological advancements in the rubber and tyre sector, the National Centre for Research in Rubber and Tire Engineering Technology of the People’s Republic of China (NERCRAT) has unveiled plans to invest a substantial US$1 billion in key priority projects within Cambodia. The announcement was made during the signing […]
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Bay 19 Golf Worth US$41m Elevating Golfing Excellence on Cambodia’s Coastal Horizon
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the commencement of the first international standard Bay 19 Golf Course project, an extraordinary venture with a US$41 million investment, situated on Ream Beach in Sihanoukville as part of the Bay of Lights development project. The launch, held on 29 December 2023, was inaugurated by HE Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Sihanoukville, […]
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Cambodia Achieves Remarkable Industrial Growth: Over 40k Factories and Enterprises Flourish
As of December 2023, Cambodia has witnessed an exceptional surge in its industrial landscape, boasting a total of 40,840 factories. Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet shared this significant milestone during the inauguration ceremony of the Samdech Techo Hun Sen Koh Yor Bridge in Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province, on 8 January 2024. Highlighting the […]
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Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s US$1.4 Million Gift: Koh Yor Bridge Officially Unveiled
With a budget of US$1.4 million, the inauguration of the Koh Yor Bridge, now known as the Samdech Techo Hun Sen Koh Yor Bridge, in Pak Klang commune, Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province, took place in a momentous ceremony presided over by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on 8 […]
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Six Chinese Firms Eye Cambodia’s Cashew Potential for Green Energy Revolution
In a groundbreaking development for Cambodia’s agro-industrial landscape, six prominent Chinese companies have expressed keen interest in establishing cashew processing plants in the country, with a unique focus on transforming cashew shells into Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL). This revelation comes from the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), adding a promising chapter to the […]
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