USAID Grants USD 55 Million to Cambodia, Prioritizing Food Security, Health, and Environment
The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has allocated over USD 55 million to strengthen Cambodia’s food security, environmental conservation, civil society, health, investment landscape, and demining efforts. This major funding package was detailed in a press release from USAID on 22 and 23 October 2024. Ms. Samantha Power, Director […]
Australia and Cambodia Unveil Advanced Food Quality Testing Service to Boost Agro-Food Safety
Australia, in collaboration with the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, has officially launched a cutting-edge food quality testing laboratory in Cambodia, aiming to enhance food safety and market competitiveness for the country’s agro-food sector, according to a press release from the Australian Embassy on 16 October 2024. The new facility, which adheres to ISO standards for […]
Siem Reap Becomes Cambodia’s 10th Open Defecation-Free Province, Leading the Way for a Cleaner Future
Siem Reap has officially become Cambodia’s 10th province to achieve open defecation-free (ODF) status, a milestone announced on 26 September 2024. This accomplishment is part of a national effort to eradicate open defecation across the country, following in the footsteps of Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kep, Sihanoukville, Kampong Cham, and […]
Cambodia Allocates Over US$62 Million for Three New Buildings at Calmette Hospital to Boost Healthcare Capacity
Cambodia has committed over USD 62 million to construct three new buildings at Calmette Hospital in Phnom Penh, reinforcing the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was presided over by PM Samdech Hun Manet on 16 September 2024. The project, which includes a 25-story main building, a parking facility, and the Cyclotron […]
Japan Heart Supports Construction of Paediatric Oncology Hospital in Kandal Province
Japan Heart Children’s Medical Centre has announced the construction of a three-storey paediatric oncology hospital in Kandal province. The facility, which will feature 100 rooms and four operating theatres, is expected to be completed within 15 months, with an opening scheduled for October 2025. This initiative, disclosed by Japan Heart on 31 July 2024, is […]
PM Introduces New Law Boosting Gas Safety in High-rise Buildings
PM Hun Manet has introduced a new law to regulate gas usage in high-rise buildings, aiming to enhance public safety. This announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of twin flyovers at the intersection of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Blvd. and National Road No. 2, at the border of Phnom Penh and […]