Cambodia and Japan formally adopt the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050
The Phnom Penh Capital Administration and the Japan International Cooperation Agency officially signed off on the completion, adoption, and handover of the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050 on September 17, 2026. The formal endorsement took place during the fifth Joint Coordinating Committee meeting under the Project for Development of Integrated Urban Transport Management […]
Cambodia and China Sign MoU to Elevate Capacity Building, Logistics, and Infrastructure Technology
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia and the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on transport capacity building cooperation on September 21, 2026. The strategic agreement was formalized during a high-level bilateral meeting held in China between H.E. Peng Ponea, Cambodia’s Minister of Public […]
Qilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng Hosts 35 Factories Worth $1.5 Billion
The Qilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng province currently hosts 35 active factories representing a cumulative investment capital of approximately $1.5 billion. The milestone figures were highlighted during a ceremonial event featuring the planting of 2,200 trees and the distribution of 16,000 saplings at the zone’s site in Svay Toea Sangkat, Svay Rieng City, […]
Ministry of Agriculture and Japan’s Inoue Calcium Corporation Partner to Boost Cashew Processing and Value Addition
Secretary of State Sor Chetra holds bilateral talks on Japanese plan to purchase up to 3,000 tons of raw cashews annually, alongside new academic exchange programs for agricultural students Phnom Penh: Attracting targeted foreign direct investment and expanding domestic agro-processing capacity remain central to Cambodia’s strategy for capturing higher value in agricultural supply chains and […]
U.S. has provided over $235 million for mine clearance since 1993
Siem Reap: Decades of sustained partnership between the United States and Cambodia continue to generate practical benefits for local communities in Siem Reap, spanning cross-border law enforcement, healthcare infrastructure, cultural preservation, and landmine clearance. On September 11, 2026, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Aleks Zittle held bilateral discussions with Siem Reap Vice Governor Yun Linne to […]
Cambodia Inaugurates $19.3 Million Automotive Assembly Facility in Kampong Chhnang
Presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, 100% Cambodian-owned TH Automotive Manufacturing launches its GAC production line to drive technology transfer and high-value manufacturing Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet officially inaugurated a new automotive assembly plant in Kampong Chhnang province on September 17, 2026, marking a major milestone in Cambodia’s industrial evolution. […]

