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Cambodia-Thailand Trade Relations Soar to New Heights in 2024
In a significant boost to regional trade relations, the trade volume between Cambodia and Thailand reached an impressive USD 10 billion in 2024. This increase, marking a rise from USD 8 billion in the previous year, underscores the strengthening economic ties between the two neighbouring countries. During a pivotal meeting on 11 March 2025, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Cambodia's Acting Head of State...
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Cambodia to Construct Four New International Border Crossings to Enhance Connectivity
In a significant move to boost regional connectivity, the Cambodian government plans to establish four new international border crossings in Kratie, Takeo, Tboung Khmum, and Ratanakkiri provinces. This decision was announced during a recent meeting chaired by H.E. Peng Po Nea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, held on 3 March 2025. The meeting focused on the Border Crossing Infrastructure...
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Chinese Investors Eye Expansion in Cambodia: 19 Companies Explore Opportunities
In a significant development for Cambodia's investment landscape, a delegation comprising representatives from 19 Chinese companies convened with officials from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) to discuss potential investment opportunities. The meeting took place on 11 March 2025, and was led by Mr. Liu Yong, President of the Young Investors Association in Yinan Province...
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Cambodia Sees Surge in Investment Projects, Approving 112 Initiatives in Two Months
In a notable boost to its economic landscape, Cambodia has approved 112 new investment projects totalling over USD 1 billion in the two months from January to February 2025, according to the latest report from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). This wave of investment is projected to create more than 70,000 jobs, marking a significant increase of 43 projects compared to the same...
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Cambodian Government Extends Property Tax Exemptions for New Cities & Agricultural Land
In a significant move to support economic growth and agriculture, the Cambodian government has announced the extension of property tax exemptions and reductions for specific areas across the country. According to Letter No. 6402 from the General Department of Taxation, property tax exemptions will apply to newly established cities and unused agricultural land exceeding 5 hectares until the end of ...
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EU Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Sihanoukville
A European Union delegation comprising representatives from 12 member states met with local authorities in Sihanoukville to explore potential investment avenues in the region, as it seeks to enhance economic ties and contribute to key sectors. The meeting featured HE Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Sihanoukville Province, who welcomed the delegation led by Mr. Andreas Berg, Deputy H...
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Cambodia’s Tourism Soars with Impressive Revenue from Ticket Sales
Cambodia is celebrating a significant boost in tourism as the country rakes in over USD 13.55 million from ticket sales in just the first two months of 2025. According to a report released by the Angkor Foundation, the magnificent temples of Angkor continue to attract visitors from around the globe, reaffirming Cambodia’s status as a premier travel destination. In January and February alone, a ...
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Preliminary Studies for Phnom Penh Metro Project Launched
In a significant step towards modernising urban transport in Cambodia, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has partnered with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to initiate preliminary studies for the Phnom Penh Metro project. The aim is to assess the feasibility of a modern public transport system designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the capital city. The firs...
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Cambodia, Japan & UNDP Join Forces to Eliminate Plastic Waste for a Greener Future in Cities
In a spirit of environmental sustainability, the Government of Cambodia has formed a powerful partnership with Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to combat the urgent problem of plastic waste in urban areas, which is rapidly growing each year. This collaboration, officially titled “Strengthening Capacity to Handle Plastic Waste in Cities,” was signed on 27 February 2025. ...
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How Bentley Infrastructure Software Helped Transform The Port of Melbourne in Australia
Repurposed from The B1M by Kathleen Moore Melbourne is Australia’s largest container port – and it’s about to get a whole lot busier. The port handles more than one-third of the shipping containers coming in and out of Australia: Over 3.2 million of them, and that figure is expected to double by 2050. There’s just one problem: How to manage that growth without adding to road congestion a...
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Slow Credit Growth in Cambodia’s Banking Sector in 2024
In 2024, Cambodia's banking system experienced slow credit growth, reaching only 3%. This modest increase is attributed to the sluggish recovery of key sectors such as construction, real estate, tourism, as well as wholesale and retail businesses. A report released by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on 22 February revealed that the total banking system credit has risen to 242.9 trillion rie...
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East Group Announces Plans for Special Economic Zone in Preah Sihanouk Province
Investors from East Group have unveiled their ambitious plans to establish a special economic zone in Preah Sihanouk Province, marking a significant move aimed at boosting local economic development. In a working meeting with HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, East Group representatives discussed their propos...
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