In 2024, Cambodia Signed New Concessional Loans Totaling USD 1.7 Billion
In a significant move to bolster its economic development, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has secured new concessional loans totaling approximately USD 1,795.84 million from various development partners (DPs). This marks a 2 percent increase from the previous year’s total. According to the latest Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released today, the newly signed […]
Cambodia Strengthens Irrigation Systems to Boost Agricultural Productivity
In a recent press conference held on March 2, 2025, His Excellency Tho Jetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, announced that Cambodia is home to an impressive 2,352 irrigation systems, which collectively can irrigate nearly 2 million hectares of agricultural land across the nation. Highlighting the significance of water resources for the national economy […]
Strengthening Economic Ties: Cambodia and India Boost Trade Relations
In a move to elevate bilateral trade relations, Cambodia and India have reported a significant increase in their trade volume, now exceeding $340 million. This announcement was made during separate discussions between Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Acting Head of State of Cambodia, and H.E. Bawitlung Vanlalvawna, the Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, as well as […]
Council for the Development of Cambodia Empowers Subnational Investment Committees
In a significant move to streamline investment processes, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced the delegation of authority to capital and provincial investment subcommittees to register investment projects under the Cambodian Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM). This initiative is set to take effect in the third quarter of 2025. On March […]
Gov’t Introduces Measures to Enhance Water Management in Cambodia’s Agriculture Sector
In a concerted effort to tackle the pressing challenges in water resources management, the Economic and Financial Policy Committee of Cambodia convened on March 5, 2025. The committee unveiled a comprehensive plan comprising three key measures aimed at improving water management within the country’s water and agriculture sectors. During the meeting, members deliberated on the […]
29 Community Water Stations Inaugurated in Banteay Meanchey Province
In a significant step towards improving access to clean water, 29 community water stations funded by World Vision Cambodia were officially inaugurated today. The ceremony was presided over by H.E. Chhay Rithsen, Minister of Rural Development, alongside other distinguished officials. H.E. Um Ratay, Governor of the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Governor’s Office, announced that these new […]