Cooperation and networking
China Grants USD 20m on School Infrastructure & Education Improvement Project in Cambodia
In a significant step for Cambodia’s educational development, a USD 22.5 million project dedicated to improving school infrastructure and supplying educational materials was officially inaugurated at Hun Sen Peam Chi Kang High School in Kampong Cham province, under the presidency of PM Hun Manet on 26 October 2024 The ambitious project, primarily funded by the […]
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USAID Grants USD 55 Million to Cambodia, Prioritising Food Security, Health & Environment
The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has allocated over USD 55 million to strengthen Cambodia’s food security, environmental conservation, civil society, health, investment landscape, and demining efforts. This major funding package was detailed in a press release from USAID on 22 and 23 October 2024. Ms. Samantha Power, Director […]
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Australia Invests USD 65 Million to Enhance Cambodia’s Economic Growth through CAPED Program
The Australian Government has committed approximately AUD 87 million (USD 65 million) in new grant funding to the Cambodia-Australia Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development (CAPED) program, aiming to bolster Cambodia’s economic resilience and growth. The announcement was made through a press release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance on 17 October 2024. The CAPED […]
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Bokor Mountain Cable Car Project Under Study by Sokimex, Doppelmayr & Confluences
Sokimex Investment Group (SIG) has granted permission for Doppelmayr and Confluences to explore the feasibility of a cable car system on Bokor Mountain in Kampot province, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth. This announcement was shared on the official Facebook page of SIG on 21 October 2024, confirming the companies’ involvement in assessing the […]
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Hungary Pledges Support to Boost Foreign Investment in Cambodia
Hungary has vowed to expand its cooperation with Cambodia by actively encouraging foreign investors to explore and pursue business opportunities within the kingdom, aiming to strengthen trade and economic ties. The commitment was expressed by HE Tibor Baloghd, the Hungarian Ambassador to Cambodia, during a meeting with Samdech PM Hun Manet on 23 October 2024. […]
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Thailand Pitches “6 Countries, 1 Goal” Initiative to Boost ASEAN Tourism
Thailand has proposed a groundbreaking tourism initiative named “6 Countries, 1 Goal” to strengthen collaboration and tourism flow within the ASEAN region. The proposal, aimed at creating seamless travel experiences across Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, was discussed during a meeting on 21 October 2024 between Mr Dusit Menapan, adviser to the Thai […]
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Private Sector Prioritises Three Key Measures to Boost Cambodia’s Automotive & Electronics Industry
Cambodia’s private sector has identified three pivotal measures from a list of 20 priorities to drive the development of the nation’s automotive and electronics industry. This decision emerged from the second meeting of the Advisory Council for the Development of the Automotive and Electronics Sector, organized by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) […]
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Korea Provides Professional Training for Cambodia to Enhance Cultural Heritage Preservation & Tourism Development
APSARA Authority and the Korean Heritage Agency have launched a four-day training program to bolster Cambodia’s cultural heritage management, focusing on conservation, tourism development, and leveraging cultural assets. Radio National of Cambodia announced this collaborative effort on 8 October 2024. The initiative, held from 7 to 10 October 2024, aims to integrate expertise from Korean […]
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China Eyes Tonle Sap Mining Opportunities & Cement Production in Kampot
A delegation from Hubei province, China, led by Mr. Hu Jingli, Deputy Chairman of the Geographical Office, has expressed strong interest in studying natural mineral resources in Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap while advancing plans to invest in a cement plant in Kampot. This announcement followed a recent meeting with Siem Reap’s Deputy Governor, Mr. […]
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Canada to Establish Embassy in Phnom Penh, Strengthening Diplomatic & Trade Ties
Canada has announced plans to open an embassy in Phnom Penh, aiming to enhance its long-standing relationship with Cambodia and expand trade cooperation between the two nations. This decision was confirmed during a working meeting between PM Hun Manet and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on 10 October 2024 in Vientiane, Laos. PM Trudeau informed Hun […]
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