ADB Invests USD 80 Million in Climate-Resilient Schools to Transform Cambodian Education
To strengthen Cambodia’s secondary education sector, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 80 million loan dedicated to constructing climate-resilient school buildings and expanding educational resources across the nation. This update was confirmed in a press release from the Angkor Institute on 31 October 2024. This initiative aims to address Cambodia’s low high […]
Cambodia and South Korea Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Investment Cooperation
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the South Korean Embassy in Cambodia convened their inaugural public-private sector dialogue on 24 October 2024 to strengthen investment cooperation. Led by HE. Sun Chanthol, Cambodia’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of the CDC, alongside Mr. Park Jung Wook, the Ambassador of the Republic […]
Nearly 2,000 Local Associations and NGOs Registered in Cambodia Since 2015
Since the enactment of Cambodia’s Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations in August 2015, a total of 1,961 local associations and NGOs have officially registered with the Ministry of Interior, according to Dr Touch Sokheak, Deputy Spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, in a recent statement to Apsara News, 30 September 2024. Dr Sokheak detailed […]
Pinglu Canal Set to Revolutionize China-ASEAN Trade Routes, Achieved 53% Milestone
The Pinglu Canal, a pivotal infrastructure project in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has already seen 53.2% of its construction completed since work began on 28 August 2022. This major progress was reported on 10 September 2024. With an investment of approximately $9.97 billion, this ambitious project is expected to open new trade corridors […]
Apple Commits USD250 Million on New Campus in Singapore Aiming to Expand Market in ASEAN
Apple has announced a USD 250 million expansion of its Ang Mo Kio campus in Singapore, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia with construction set to begin this year, according to Thailand-business-news dated 04 September 2024. The project will utilize 100% renewable energy and target LEED certification, highlighting Apple’s dedication to sustainability. The announcement, made […]
MISTI Announces USD 185 Million Water Supply and Sanitation Expansion Project
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) has launched a USD 184.9 million project over the next five years to bolster water supply and sanitation services across Cambodia. This major initiative, designed to meet increasing demand and accelerate progress towards the UN’s sustainable development goals for clean water and sanitation by 2030, is […]