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Kep Becomes First province Achieving 100% Land Registration, Set to Distribute Remaining 10,000 Titles by Year-End
Kep province has become the first in Cambodia to complete 100% of its land registration, with authorities pledging to distribute the remaining 10,000 land titles by the end of 2024. The Kep Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastral Affairs, led by Director Soth Puthimanin, reported that over 50,000 land plots have […]
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Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Volume Surges to US$4.6bn in First Seven Months of 2024
In a significant boost to bilateral trade, Cambodia and Vietnam recorded a trade volume of US$4.6 billion between January and July 2024, reflecting a 23.5% increase compared to the same period last year. This data was revealed by the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia on 16 August 2024. Cambodia’s exports to Vietnam […]
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Cambodia’s Trade Volume Surges to Over US$31bn in First Seven Months of 2024, Reflecting 15% Growth
In the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia’s international trade volume soared past US$31 billion, reflecting a robust 15% growth compared to the same period in 2023. This significant increase underscores the nation’s expanding trade activities, as currently highlighted by the General Department of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. During […]
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Cambodian Cement Production Surges to Over 4m Tons in First Half of 2024
Cambodia’s cement industry achieved a significant milestone in the first half of 2024, with local factories producing an impressive 4.17 million tons of cement. This represents a 5.5% increase compared to the 3.95 million tons produced during the same period last year, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Despite a sluggish recovery […]
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Rapid Population Growth Threatens 17 Ancient Khmer Temples by 2030
A new study by foreign researchers has revealed that by 2030, 17 ancient Khmer temples in the Angkor resort area will be severely impacted by rapid population growth. This alarming prediction was shared during a consultation on the “Management of Angkor World Heritage Site” in Siem Reap, attended by nearly 800 participants and chaired by […]
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Stung Treng Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Land Occupation in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary
The Stung Treng Provincial Authority has initiated decisive action to reclaim illegally occupied land within the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, a vital conservation area in Cambodia. The Stung Treng Provincial Department of Environment announced the confiscation of unlawfully held forest land in the Kiri Soksan and Anlong Chrey communities within Anlong Chrey commune, Thala Parivat […]
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Korea Commits US$3m to Preserve Tuol Sleng Museum Over Five Years
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has officially donated US$3 million to support the preservation of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Cambodia over the next five years. This significant contribution will fund the second phase of the “Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Conservation and Copy Project (Phase 2),” running from 2024 to 2028. The project […]
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Cambodia & China Unveil Cultural Corridor at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport to Foster Deeper Ties
Cambodia and China have officially inaugurated a Cultural Corridor at the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, a landmark initiative to bolster ties and enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two nations. The ceremony, which underscored the strategic importance of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport as Cambodia’s key gateway to the world, was held on 6 August […]
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LSCG Group Announces US$168m Investment to Revive Stalled Developments in Sihanoukville
LSCG Group, under the leadership of CEO Ly Sokchhay, has announced a substantial US$168 million investment to develop stalled buildings in Sihanoukville. This investment is part of a joint venture with companies from the United States and Singapore, aimed at revitalising key real estate projects in the city. The announcement follows years of strategic meetings […]
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Tbong Khmum Plants 10,000 Palm Trees Along Cambodia-Vietnam Border as a Legacy for Future Generations
In a significant environmental initiative, authorities in Tbong Khmum province, alongside residents, have planted 10,000 palm trees along the Cambodia-Vietnam border to promote environmental awareness and create a lasting legacy for future generations. This tree-planting effort, which took place on 7 August 2024 in Ponhea Krek District, was led by HE Eang Sophalleth, Minister of […]
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