Cambodia is speeding up the establishment of community nurseries with international standards for workers
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training held a meeting to collect input to prepare procedures for the construction of community nurseries for workers to international standards. The Ministry held a meeting with the World Child and Development Organization and the World Bank on April 18, 2024, chaired by HE Heng Sour, Minister of Labor […]
Cobber Packing Company Commits Over US$3 Million to Establish Cardboard Factory in SHV
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Sub-Committee on Investment (ECCC) has greenlit an ambitious venture by Cooper Packing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., investing upwards of US$3 million to erect a state-of-the-art cardboard factory in Sihanoukville. The decision came to light during a meeting presided over by Mr. Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, on April 17, 2024. With […]
Construction Sector Thrives: Ministry Approves 3,207 Projects Worth US$5.4 Billion in 2023
In 2023, Cambodia’s construction landscape witnessed a remarkable surge, with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) greenlighting a total of 3,207 construction projects, collectively valued at US$5.4 billion. This data, unveiled in a report by the Ministry, highlights a significant stride in the nation’s development trajectory. The report indicates a notable shift in construction […]
Hong Kong Firm, Sunwah Group, Expands Investment Horizons in Cambodia, Eyes Five Key Sectors
Hong Kong-based Sunwah Group is set to broaden its investment portfolio in Cambodia, signaling its intent to venture into five pivotal sectors beyond its existing seafood processing operations, which have been operational since 1994. This development emerged from a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and Mr. Jonathan K.S. Choi, President of Sunwah […]
Construction Begins on Quảng Trị’s $580 Million Deep-water Port After 4-Year Delay
Construction of the long-awaited Mỹ Thủy deep-water port project in Quảng Trị Southeast Economic Zone finally commenced on Monday, following a four-year delay, according to Vietnamnews, 26 March 2024. Approved by the Prime Minister on January 4, 2019, with a total investment of VNĐ14.2 trillion (US$580 million), this project is of paramount importance to Quảng […]
Manhattan SEZ to Expand Operations in Svay Rieng Province
In a significant move aimed at bolstering economic development in Cambodia, Manhattan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has announced plans for further expansion in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, in collaboration with Singapore’s SJ Group. The announcement came following a high-level meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and first Vice President of CDC, Mr. […]