Investment and Funding
Cambodia-China Bilateral Trade Surges to US$10bn, 4.6% Up, in First 10 Months of 2023
Cambodia’s trade with China flourished in the first 10 months of 2023, with bilateral trade volume reaching an impressive US$10 billion, marking a notable 4.6% increase compared to the previous year. This announcement was made by National Assembly President Samdech Khuon Sodary during a productive working meeting with HE Zhang Qingli, Vice Chairman of the […]
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Royal Railway Cambodia to Introduce High-Speed Train Network in June
Royal Railway Cambodia has announced plans to revolutionise Cambodia’s transportation sector with the launch of high-speed trains connecting Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville and Poipet by June 2024, as reported by Apsara TV on 22 April 2024. The upcoming trains, ordered from Japan, are set to operate at speeds ranging between 90 and 110km per hour, […]
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Australia’s 30-Year Commitment: Catalysing Cambodia’s Development Across Key Sectors with US$1bn in Aid
For three decades, the Australian Government has been instrumental in Cambodia’s development journey, extending over US$1 billion in official development assistance to bolster pivotal sectors within the nation. This landmark contribution underscores Australia’s unwavering commitment to Cambodia’s progress, as highlighted in a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, commemorating the […]
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Manhattan SEZ to Expand Operations in Svay Rieng Province
In a significant move aimed at bolstering economic development in Cambodia, Manhattan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has announced plans for further expansion in Bavet city, Svay Rieng province, in collaboration with Singapore’s SJ Group. The announcement came following a high-level meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and first Vice President of CDC, Mr. […]
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World Bank Allocates US$35 Million for Climate-Resilient Road Project in Cambodia
The World Bank has greenlit an additional US$35 million credit to fortify road infrastructure against climate change impacts in three Cambodian provinces, as announced in a recent press release. This allocation, approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on 15 March, supplements the ongoing Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project (RCIP), aimed at enhancing […]
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Cambodia Secures US$1.81bn in Concessional Loans for Public Investment Projects in 2023
In 2023, the Cambodian government inked substantial concessional loan agreements with development partners, amounting to a noteworthy US$1.81 billion. This figure represents 79% of the legal ceiling permitted by law (SDR 1,700 million), as revealed in the Cambodian Public Debt Statistics Bulletin released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The newly signed concessional loan […]
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Cambodia’s Investment Surge: Attracts US$4bn in 6 Months, Generating Over 170,000 Jobs
In a significant example of economic growth, Cambodia has seen a surge in investment, welcoming a staggering US$4.15 billion in investment expansion and new projects over the span of six months, from September 2023 to February 2024. This influx of capital has not only bolstered the nation’s economic landscape but has also paved the way […]
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Cambodia Malaysia China High-Tech Park Worth US$300m on 100ha Near Phnom Penh to be Completed in Five Years
Global real estate network IQI has forged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an advanced technology manufacturing park in Cambodia. The initial phase of the high-tech park, known as the Cambodia Malaysia China High-Tech Park, boasts a gross development value of US$300 million and spans an area of up to 100 hectares, with potential […]
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Enserv Holding Australia Explores Investment in Transformative Sorghum Processing for Biogas & High-Protein Rice in Cambodia
Enserv Holding Australia has conveyed its keen interest in investing in sorghum processing in Cambodia in a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet and Mr. Tanachat Pochana, the company’s President, during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne on 4 March 2024. The company envisions leveraging sorghum to produce low-calorie, high-protein rice, with an added focus […]
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China Extends Generous US$7.2m Grant for Council of Ministers’ Friendship Building Renovation
In a significant gesture of enduring friendship and collaboration, China has bestowed Cambodia with a substantial grant of 53.2 million yuan (US$7.3 million) earmarked for the renovation of the Friendship Building within the Council of Ministers, according to the official Facebook page of the Office of the Council of Ministers on 5 March 2024. The […]
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