Investment and Funding
Japanese firms mull establishing natural gas and solar power plants in Cambodia
The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia said that a number of Japanese firms plan to establish many development projects in Cambodia, especially in the renewable energy sector. The information was stated by the Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Masahiro Mikami in the meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on Tuesday 28 December. “Japan […]
Read MoreDomestic cement production reaches nearly 8 million tons in 11 months
During the 11-month period of 2021, five domestic cement factories produced a total of 7.9 million tons of cement, which is equal to the amount produced last year, according to Cambodian Cement Manufacturing Association Secretary-General Puth Chandarith. “From January to November 2021, it did not decrease in production, we produced the amount as we did […]
Read MoreVietnam Biggest ASEAN Investor in Cambodia, Reaching US$2.8bn to Date
Vietnam is the biggest ASEAN foreign direct investor in Cambodia with 188 active projects and total registered capital of US$2.85 billion, VN Express reported on Wednesday. In the first 11 months this year, Vietnam has invested in four new projects in Cambodia with a registered capital of nearly US$90 million, up 4.6 times year-on-year, according […]
Read MoreCambodia, China Set SSEZ as Bilateral Industrial Cooperation Zone
Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) will soon become a special hub for bilateral industrial cooperation between Sihanoukville and Jiangxi Province of China, according to senior officials of both countries. Sihanoukville Deputy Governor Long Dimanche and Party Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee of Wuxi City Du Xiaogang chaired an online meeting on 17 […]
Read MoreLYP Group to Build New Deep-Sea Port on Over 490ha in Koh Kong
The Koh Kong provincial authority has given the initial green light to Koh Kong SEZ Co., Ltd. of the LYP Group to develop a new deep-sea port in Kirisakor district, while the relevant parties are currently conducting the impact assessment. The initial approval was given by Koh Kong Deputy Governor Ouk Pheaktra during the meeting […]
Read MoreJapan to Provide US$13.9 million Grant Aid to Upgrade Sihanoukville Deep Seaport
The Japanese government will provide some US$13.9 million in grant aid to Cambodia, contributing to the development of the Sihanoukville deep seaport. The agreement of the grant aid will be signed on 16 December by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia HE […]
Read MorePM Hun Sen Officially Inaugurates US$180-million Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
The US$180-million Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh invested in by Chip Mong Group was officially inaugurated in the presence of Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on Wednesday 15 December. During the ceremony, PM Hun Sen said that this five-star hotel is another achievement for the whole Cambodian society, not just for Chip Mong Group. The hotel […]
Read MoreGov’t Plans New Financing Program for Hotel Businesses to Renovate Their Venues
The Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to provide additional financing packages to tourism and hotel operators so that they can use the capital to rehabilitate, renovate or expand their venues during the reopening period. Speaking at a press conference on 14 December, HE Phan Phalla, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and […]
Read MorePM Urges Domestic Private Firms to Invest in Bonds to Fund New PP Airport Construction
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has urged local financial institutions to invest in the new Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province through the US$300-million guaranteed bond issued by Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC). Among the total bond amount, to date, over US$80 million have been issued to many firms such as banks, insurance […]
Read MoreADB Provides US$332 Million Fund to Cambodia to Boost Sustainable Economic Recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided US$332.05 million in financing to Cambodia to support Cambodia’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), further develop the financial sector, build urban infrastructure, and help improve the road network. The financing package was signed on 8 December by Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Pornmoniroth and ADB […]
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