The Star Mera Garden: Ideal Housing for Every Stage of Life with Exclusive Offers in Phnom Penh

Life in Phnom Penh can often be disrupted by noise, car emissions, and unclean air, which negatively impact the well-being of the elderly. So, where can you find a place that strikes a balance—neither too noisy nor too quiet, with minimal toxic smoke? The Star Mera Garden, a premier housing project by Borey Peng Huot in Phnom Penh, offers a perfect blend of serenity and urban convenience, cater...

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Cambodia’s First Regional Nursery Nears 20% Completion, Pioneering Green Initiatives in Tbong Khmum

Cambodia's first regional nursery, located in Preah Theat commune, Ou Raing Ov district, Tbong Khmum province, has reached 20% completion, marking significant progress in the country's ambitious reforestation efforts. The update came during an inspection visit by HE Dr Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, on 8 October 2024. Set across more than 3 hectares, this pioneering nursery is design...

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France & EU Set to Boost Phnom Penh Water Supply’s Capacity for Clean Water Development

The French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union are gearing up to enhance the capabilities of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) initiative to strengthen Cambodia's water sector, starting in early 2025. This plan, aimed at advancing the Sixth Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to clean water and improved sanitation, was announced after discussions on 14 Octob...

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K Mall Veng Sreng Unveils New Expansion to Elevate Phnom Penh’s Retail Experience

Urbanland, a Cambodian real estate developer, is pleased to announce the highly anticipated expansion of K Mall Veng Sreng, set to launch in late 2024, aiming to redefine shopping in Phnom Penh. This major development will add more retail spaces and generous public areas, enhancing the mall's capacity to welcome and serve its growing number of daily visitors, which currently reaches approximately ...

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Royal Group Launches 900MW Natural Gas Power Plant. Worth USD1.34bn, in Koh Kong

Royal Group Power, a division of the prominent Royal Group led by Neak Oknha Kith Meng, has officially commenced construction on a 900-megawatt natural gas power plant in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province. The USD 1.34 billion investment was celebrated during a groundbreaking ceremony on 16 October 2024, attended by high-ranking officials, including HE Keo Rattanak, Minister of Mines and ...

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Cambodia & China Sign Agreement to Preserve Nearly 60K Hectares of Mangrove Forests

To protect and rehabilitate Cambodia’s mangrove forests, the General Department of Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment signed a collaborative agreement with the International Mangrove Centre, China, to enhance the preservation of 58,800 hectares of mangrove ecosystems. The agreement was formalized on 12 October 2024, with HE Srey Sunleang, Director General of the General Departmen...

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PM Cancels Land-Clearing Requests to Enforce Transparent Land Registration

PM Samdech Hun Manet has canceled all pending land-clearing requests in a move to prioritize transparent land registration and curb fraudulent practices. Speaking at the 30th anniversary celebration of the 70th Brigade on 15 October 2024, the PM announced the decision, emphasising that land must be registered appropriately before any clearance activities can commence. During the event, Samdech ...

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Private Sector Prioritises Three Key Measures to Boost Cambodia’s Automotive & Electronics Industry

Cambodia's private sector has identified three pivotal measures from a list of 20 priorities to drive the development of the nation's automotive and electronics industry. This decision emerged from the second meeting of the Advisory Council for the Development of the Automotive and Electronics Sector, organized by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on 10 October 2024, with over 1...

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Gov’t Pushes for Railway Expansion MoU by Year-End

The Cambodian government has set a firm deadline for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the railway expansion project to be finalized before the end of 2024, as announced by Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia, during the celebration ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Cambodia's accession to the World Trade Organisation on 14 October 2024. The PM urged the Ministry of Public Works and T...

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Cambodia-ASEAN Trade Surpasses USD 10bn in Eight Months, Achieving Over 11% Growth

Cambodia's trade volume with ASEAN nations soared past USD 10 billion in the first eight months of 2024, reflecting a remarkable growth of more than 11% compared to the same period last year, as highlighted in a report by the General Department of Customs and Excise, released by the Ministry of Information on 27 September 2024. The report detailed Cambodia's export of approximately USD 3.43 bil...

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Ministry of Land to Launch Housing Data Management System for Affordable Housing Planning

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) of Cambodia is set to establish a comprehensive housing data management system aimed at analyzing and planning housing supplies for low- and middle-income citizens, as announced by HE Seng Thany, Undersecretary of State, on 10 October 2024. The announcement was made during a workshop on the "Progress of Housing Performan...

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Mondulkiri Celebrates Inauguration of New Water Purification System Worth Over USD 150,000

The newly completed small-scale water treatment plant project in Sen Monorom City, Mondulkiri province, valued at over USD 150,000, was officially inaugurated on 10 October 2024. The ceremony was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, alongside HE Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, marking a significant step in expanding the region's c...

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