Japan Grants USD 7.2 Million to Cambodia for Social and Economic Development
The Japanese government has extended a grant of 1,002 million yen, equivalent to USD 7.2 million, to support a range of social and economic development initiatives. The funding was formalised through the signing of the Exchange of Letters and related documents by H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, […]
ADB Commits USD 403 Million to Catalyse Cambodia’s Development Across Six Strategic Sectors
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 403 million in loans and grants to support six transformative development projects in Cambodia, focusing on education, gender equality, business, water management, and rural development. This commitment, announced by ADB Country Director Ms Jyotsana Varma during a signing ceremony on 17 December 2024, aligns with the ADB’s […]
Chinese Investors Commit USD 2 Billion to Transform Kampong Speu Province
Chinese investors have pledged a transformative USD 2 billion investment into Kampong Speu Province, aiming to invigorate its economy, expand manufacturing capacity, and create approximately 30,000 job opportunities. This landmark announcement was made by HE Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Kampong Speu, during a high-profile visit to Hong Kong on 21 December 2024. This significant financial […]
SHV Port Achieves Record 1 Million TEUs, Cementing Its Role as a Regional Trade Hub
Sihanoukville Port has reported a record-breaking 1 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of container traffic in 2024, reflecting an impressive 29% increase compared to the previous year. This milestone underscores the port’s strategic importance in driving Cambodia’s trade and logistics ambitions, as announced on the official website of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on 21 December 2024. […]
Cambodia’s Business Landscape Faces Dual Trends: Drop in New Registrations 17%, Surge in Eliminations 32%
Cambodia’s entrepreneurial environment is undergoing a marked shift, with the Ministry of Commerce reporting 9,530 new company registrations in 11 months of 2024. This figure represents a decline of 17.17% compared to the same period last year, highlighting growing challenges in the business sector. Concurrently, company eliminations surged by 32.78%, totalling 1,284 businesses removed from […]
France’s USD 192.2 Million Boost for Cambodia’s Water Infrastructure Sets a New Benchmark
The French government has pledged a remarkable USD 192.2 million to transform Cambodia’s water infrastructure, focusing on two major projects: the rehabilitation of the Stung Svay Chek reservoir and the third phase of the Bak Kheng water treatment plant. This monumental agreement was formalised on 18 December 2024 by Cambodia’s Minister of Economy and Finance, […]