China provides more than USD 42 million to help develop Cambodia’s infrastructure
China has pledged to provide 300 million yuan (USD42 million) in grants to support infrastructure development in Cambodia. This commitment was made during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia and Prime Minister Li Qiang of China at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos. During the meeting, Prime Minister […]
In one month, Cambodia approved 28 new projects worth USD443 million
In September 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia approved a total of 28 investment projects, including 26 new projects and 2 production expansion projects, with a total investment of approximately $443 million. These projects are expected to create approximately 25,000 jobs. The press release from the Council for the Development of Cambodia, released […]
Japanese Firm, MIRARTH, Expands Cashew Processing in Kampong Thom with Plans to Extract Oil from Cashew Shells
MIRARTH, a Japanese company operating in Kampong Thom, is significantly expanding its cashew nut processing capacity from 300 tons per year in 2021 to 1,500 tons annually, while exploring new avenues for refining oil from cashew shells. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and value-added processing within Cambodia’s agricultural sector. The company presented […]
MPWT Completes Trapeang Sre Border Gate Project, Paving the Way for Next-Phase Development
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has officially announced the successful completion of the Trapeang Sre International Border Gate Improvement Project, a critical undertaking implemented under the Official Development Assistance Framework of the Republic of Korea. This milestone is expected to enhance cross-border trade and logistics operations in the region, positioning Cambodia for […]
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 […]
Malaysia Completes the World’s 2nd Tallest 678.9-metre Merdeka Skyscraper Amid Concerns Over Demand
Malaysia has added yet another architectural marvel to its skyline with the completion of the 678.9-metre Merdeka 118, now the world’s second-tallest building, following only Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The towering structure, which will be fully open to the public later this year, further cements Kuala Lumpur’s position as a city of super-tall skyscrapers. However, the […]