Projects Development
Japan funds the construction of the first community technology center in Cambodia’s Takeo province
The Japanese government has pledged a grant of US$145,692 to fund the construction of a community technology center in Bati district, Takeo province. The grant was signed by HE U Inu At Suzy, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia and a representative of the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of Takeo Province on 17 March, 2023. […]
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JICA to Support 529 km Rural Road Improvement Project in 4 Cambodian Provinces
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged to assist the Ministry of Rural Development in the implementation of a rural road improvement project spanning 529 km across four provinces. The project, set to be completed over a five-year period from 2023 to 2028, will receive funding from JICA. The project aims to construct DBST […]
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GOV’t mulls to develop Tboung Khmum as carbon-neutral province to improve quality of life
A senior official of the Ministry of Environment has revealed plans to transform Tboung Khmum into a carbon-neutral province to enhance the quality of life of its residents. During a meeting on the morning of 16 March, 2023 to review the province’s environmental progress in 2022 and its goals for 2023, HE Eang Sophalleth, Secretary […]
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Bulgarian Ambassador Vows to Boost Investment in Cambodia as Trade Volume Increases by 78% in 2022
The Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to Cambodia, Mrs. Marinela Petkova, has pledged to attract more Bulgarian businessmen and investors to Cambodia to explore investment opportunities. The commitment was made during a meeting between HE Pan Sosak, Minister of Commerce, and Mrs. Petkova on March 15, 2023. According to the meeting, the current trade […]
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Gov’t Pledges to Finish Master Plan for Sihanoukville SEZ by Mid-2023
The Cambodian government has announced its commitment to complete the master plan for Sihanoukville’s multi-purpose special economic zone (SEZ) by mid-2023. The inter-ministerial working group met to discuss the draft report of the second phase of the “Master Plan,” which includes 1. Economic development, industry, and industrial land management, 2. Labor market and vocational training, […]
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Germany’s Build4People Project Proposes Key Strategies to Transform Chbar Ampov to a Green Residential Area
Germany has helped develop six key strategies to transform Chbar Ampov into a model green residential area in Phnom Penh. This was unveiled during the “Sustainable Housing Project for People (Build4People)” workshop held from 26 February to 3 March 2023. Build4People is a joint venture between the Phnom Penh administration and the Government of the […]
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Cambodia Seeks China’s Assistance to Build Five Roads for New Economic Pole Development
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested China’s assistance in constructing five crucial roads in the northwestern and western provinces of Cambodia to hasten the establishment of the fourth economic pole. The pole is expected to cover four provinces, namely Pursat, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin. During a meeting with people in the Stung Pursat […]
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Gov’t Pushes for Renewable Energy Investment to Meet Growing Demand
Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen, has emphasised the importance of investing in renewable energy to meet Cambodia’s growing electricity demand. Speaking at a get-together with people on 14 March in Veal Veng district, Pursat province, Samdech Hun Sen highlighted that electricity is not only a necessity of daily consumption but also a major industrial […]
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Chinese Shoe Factory to Relocate from Myanmar to Cambodia, Citing Political Stability and Investment Incentives
Alvin Su, a Chinese footwear company, has announced its decision to relocate its shoe factory from Myanmar to Cambodia due to the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar, according to a meeting between the Ministry of Labour and the Board of Directors of the shoe company Alvin Sukali on 13 March 2023. “The main reason for […]
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CDC Approves Three New Projects Worth US$15.2m in Svay Rieng, Kampong Speu & Phnom Penh
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given the green light for three new investment projects in the country’s manufacturing sector, with a combined value of US$15.2 million. According to the CDC, the projects are set to create 3,365 jobs across Kampong Speu, Svay Rieng, and Phnom Penh. DUN TAI GARMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., […]
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