Japan Provides Over US$50m Fund for Multiple Development Projects in Cambodia

The Japanese government has provided grant aid of US$51.3 million to Cambodia for the construction of multiple economic and social development infrastructures. According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 12 November. the grant will be allocated to the following projects: Construction of the Cambodian Mine Action Center […]

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S.Korea President Promises Funds for Arey Ksat Bridge 

The President of the Republic of Korea HE Yoon Suk Yeol said that his government will approve the Friendship Bridge project smoothly. He made the remarks in a meeting with Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, on 11 November. In the meeting, HE Yoon Suk Yeol hoped that the Friendship Bridge project will […]

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Japan provides US$23 million for the expansion of the water supply system in Cambodia

The Japanese government has decided to provide more than US$23 million in grant aid for a project expansion of the Phum Prek Water Supply System in Cambodia. The signing ceremony of the grant was held on November 12 under the presidency of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and visiting Japanese Prime Minister […]

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Cambodia Approves US$3.5 Billion in Investment Projects in 10 Months

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved 161 investment projects with a total investment of US$3.5 billion in the first 10 months of 2022. According to the CDC, investment projects in the first 10 months increased by 15 projects compared to the same period last year, while investment capital increased by about […]

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KH, VN Agree on Multiple Deals Boosting Cross-Border Infrastructure & Transport Systems

Cambodia and Vietnam have discussed multiple matters aiming to strengthen cross-nation infrastructure and transport sectors. During a bilateral meeting between the Minister of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia and the Minister of Transport of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on 8 November, five major topics were discussed including: 1) Cross-border Transportation: The two parties […]

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Cambodia Approves US$3.5 Billion in Investment Projects in 10 Months

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved 161 investment projects with a total investment of US$3.5 billion in the first 10 months of 2022. According to the CDC, investment projects in the first 10 months increased by 15 projects compared to the same period last year, while investment capital increased by about […]

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Construction of New US$60m Interior Ministry HQ 60% Complete

 The construction of the new Ministry of Interior administrative building has been completed 60% as of early November and is scheduled to be completed as planned in August 2023. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Samdech Sar Kheng provided the progress update during the construction site inspection on 3 November. “The new administrative building […]

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Cambodia to Build Three More Deep-Sea Ports to Boost Trade with US & Europe

Cambodia is planning to build three more deep-sea ports in the Kingdom, aiming to boost direct freight access to and from the US and European nations. The plan was confirmed by HE Minister Sun Chanthol in a press conference on 27 October 2022. “The first port is the expansion of Sihanoukville port to 14.5m by […]

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JICA Launches Three Campaigns for Siem Reap Smart City Project

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been working with the Cambodian government to transport Siem Reap into a smart city, with three major action plans set for 2022 to 2025. According to discussions at an official meeting on 31 October, the second phase of the project will be implemented from May 2022 to March […]

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Cambodia’s First Wildlife & Aquarium Park Open in November

ANGKOR WILDLIFE & AQUARIUM, a park with “rare” fish, other animals and various species in Cambodia officially opened on 1 November 2022. The park is located along NR6, in Kbon village, Khchas commune, Sot Nikum district, Siem Reap province. The park complex covers more than 10,000 sqm and feature freshwater and marine fish species that […]

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