Cambodia Agrees in Principle to Japanese Smart Cities Network

The Cambodian government has approved in principle the Japanese Smart Cities Network initiative, according a letter by the Council of Ministers released on 11 March 2019.

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Swedish Government and UNDP to Help Increase Solar Energy in Cambodia

The Swedish government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will together help increase solar energy across Cambodia as part of a newly-launched sustainable development programme.

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EU Provides €11.5 Million to Enhance Infrastructure in Kandal Province

The European Union (EU) through the French Development Agency (AFD) has signed an agreement with the government of Cambodia to provide financing of €11.5 million to construct and renovate the irrigation system in Kandal province, according to press release from the French Embassy in Phnom Penh.

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Japan Provides Us$209 Million Loan to Expand Sihanoukville Deep Water Seaport

The expansion project for Sihanoukville deep water seaport is expected to start construction this year, after Japanese government confirmed the provision of a US$209 million loan according to the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia webpage on 05 March 2019.

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Japan Provides Jpy100 Million for Home Restoration in Tbong Khmum

The Japanese government and the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) have signed an exchange note on house restoration for Cambodians living in Tbong Khmum province.

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Cambodia Pushes for Engineering Standards for Competing in International Markets

The Board of Engineers Cambodia (BEC) is working, through the government, to promote engineering standards both in the public and private sector so engineers can compete internationally, according to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) Facebook page.

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Australia Provides Multi-million Funds to Improve Irrigation Systems in Cambodia

The government of Australia, through the Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC), has recently provided US$7 million funds to help construct four irrigation systems in Prey Veng province, to boost the kingdom’s agricultural infrastructure.

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Oknha Pung Kheav Se Pledges to Finish New Airport Before Turning 87 Years Old

Renowned investor in Cambodia Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se has committed to finishing construction of the new Phnom Penh International Airport before turning 87 years old, marking another major achievement of him for Cambodia.

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Scmp: Dara Sakor Seashore Resort is for Chinese Tourists or Chinese Military?

After an article entitled ‘Is Cambodia’s Koh Kong project for Chinese tourists – or China’s military?’ was published by renowned media outlet, South China Morning Post (SCMP), on 05 March the question has become a controversial topic among domestic and international readers.

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Japan Grants Aid for Construction of Five Bridges in Kratie

The government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is providing funds to Cambodia to help renovate five bridges along Road No. 73 from downtown Kratie to Chhlong.

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