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Cambodia Marks Significant Milestones in Landmine Clearance Efforts
- 25 February 2025
On the occasion of the 26th National Mine Awareness Day, celebrated on 24 February 2025, Prime Minister Samdech Thip Dei Hun Manet highlighted the remarkable achievements in Cambodia's ongoing mine clearance campaign over the past 32 years. Since its inception in 1992, the initiative has successfully cleared nearly 3,300 square kilometres of land across 15 provinces, significantly enhancing safety...
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USAID’s Withdrawal Paves the Way for China’s Expanding Influence in Cambodia & ASEAN
- 24 February 2025
The abrupt freezing of USAID funding under the Trump administration has halted vital infrastructure and development projects across Southeast Asia, leaving a geopolitical vacuum that China is poised to fill. With USAID’s cessation, critical services in Cambodia—including healthcare, education, and demining efforts—face significant disruption. The United States, which allocated nearly USD 68 billio...
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Government Allocates Over USD18 Million to Enhance the Health Sector in Cambodia
- 24 February 2025
In a significant move to bolster the healthcare system, the Cambodian government has announced an allocation of more than USD 18 million in 2025 aimed at strengthening the health sector. This funding will primarily focus on enhancing the capacity of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Level 2 District Referral Hospitals and supplying essential medical equipment. Prime Minister Hun Manet announced ...
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Philippines Investors Eye Cambodian Rice Imports
- 22 February 2025
In a significant step towards bolstering agricultural trade, Arvin International Marketing Inc., a leading Philippines company, has expressed a keen interest in importing high-quality rice from Cambodia. This announcement follows a meeting between HE Cham Nimol, Cambodia's Minister of Commerce, and Mrs Azucena L. Yao, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arvin International, held in Manila. HE...
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A New Era for Angkor Tourism
- 18 February 2025
In a remarkable celebration of culture and heritage, Angkor has welcomed nearly 28 million international visitors over the past 24 years, distinctly marking its place as one of the world's premier travel destinations. HE Hang Pov, Director General of the Apsara National Authority, shared this captivating statistic with reporters at the majestic Angkor Wat on the afternoon of 15 February 2025. H...
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Cambodia’s Small & Medium Enterprises Flourish in 2024
- 17 February 2025
In a promising development for Cambodia's economy, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation has reported significant growth in the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the industrial sector. As of 2024, nearly 1,300 SMEs have registered, indicating a robust entrepreneurial spirit within the nation. According to the recent report on the ministry's accomplishm...
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Southeast Asia’s Coastal Real Estate Development Faces Critical Balance with Mangrove Conservation
- 14 February 2025
A ground-breaking study reveals that 85% of Southeast Asia's mangrove forests, which comprise 32 percent of global mangrove coverage and sequester 15.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, face severe risks from real estate development, agricultural expansion, and climate change impacts, according to new research led by University of Queensland researcher Valerie Kwan, as reported by Eco Bus...
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Cambodia’s Booming Customs Revenue in 2024
- 12 February 2025
In a remarkable display of fiscal growth, the Cambodian government announced on 10 February 2025 that it has successfully collected over USD 2 billion in customs duties for the year 2024, marking an impressive increase of over 13% compared to the previous year. The General Department of Customs and Excise reported that total tax and excise revenues reached a staggering 10,542.2 billion riels, r...
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Korean Firm Donates 8,000 Electric Motorbikes to Cambodian Government to Combat Emissions
- 11 February 2025
In a significant move to address climate change, South Korean company VeryWords has pledged to donate 8,000 electric motorbikes to Cambodian government officials. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Cambodia and promote the use of environmentally friendly transportation. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held on 7 F...
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Phnom Penh Addresses Dilapidated Buildings
- 11 February 2025
Phnom Penh currently has 21 dilapidated buildings across the Daun Penh, 7 Makara, Por Sen Chey, and Boeung Keng Kang districts. In a recent meeting, HE Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction (MLMUC) Say Sam Al discussed urgent safety concerns with residents living in these structures. The minister emphasised the importance of government-citizen collaboration to ensure sa...
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