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Thai Investors to Explore US$1bn Investment Prospects in Cambodia in March
- 19 February 2024
In a strategic move set for early March, Thai investors are poised to delve into the examination of three prominent projects in Cambodia, collectively valued at approximately US$1 billion. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) disclosed this pivotal development on 17 February 2024. The anticipation builds upon the Economic Diplomacy Forum on Cambodia, conducted under the new initiat...
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Canada Elevates Bilateral Ties with Cambodia Through Inauguration of Consulate in Siem Reap
- 16 February 2024
Canada has taken a significant stride in enhancing collaboration with Cambodia with the official opening of a new consulate in Siem Reap, as announced by the Siem Reap Provincial Administration on 13 February 2024. In a ceremony presided over by Mr. Pin Prak, Deputy Governor, and attended by Ms. Ping Kithikone, Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Cambodia, among other dignitaries, the consul...
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UK Proposes Collaborative Effort with Cambodia to Establish Green Economic Zone
- 13 February 2024
The United Kingdom has expressed its interest in collaborating with Cambodia to initiate a transformative project - the creation of a "Green Special Economic Zone." The proposal aims to make a significant contribution to global environmental conservation. This proposition surfaced during a productive working meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, First Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of t...
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Japan Extends Lifeline to Cambodia’s Health Sector with Nearly US$200k Investment in Two Provinces
- 12 February 2024
In a significant step towards bolstering Cambodia's healthcare infrastructure, Japan has committed a generous sum of US$198,785 for two pivotal projects in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear provinces. The announcement was made during the signing ceremony of the KUSANONE grant project at the Embassy of Japan on 8 February 2024. The allocated funds comprise a US$71,137 grant for enhancing prosthetics an...
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ADB Grants Cambodia US$40m to Build National School of Local Administration in Prek Pnov
- 1 February 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed a US$40 million loan to fund the construction of the National School of Local Administration in Prek Pnov. The groundbreaking ceremony, presided over by HE Dr Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Interior on 19 January 2024, marked the initiation of a transformative project set to unfold on an expansive 8-hectare site in Trapeang Veng Vil...
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Tbong Khmum Governor Courts Malaysian for High-Stakes Renewable Energy Venture
- 31 January 2024
HE Cheam Chansophorn, Governor of Tbong Khmum Province, spearheaded discussions with the prominent Malaysian renewable energy powerhouse, Sunview Group Berhad, represented by its subsidiary Fabulous Sunview Sdn on January 15, 2024. The agenda focused on enticing the Malaysian giant to channel investments into transformative projects centered around renewable energy and poverty reduction within Tbo...
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OCIC Group and French Partners Unveil Plans for Cutting-Edge Coding School in Koh Pich
- 31 January 2024
In a landmark collaboration, OCIC Group, a prominent Cambodian real estate developer, has joined forces with French company Platform Impact to establish a world-class coding school in Koh Pich, Cambodia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed during the Cambodia Delegation visit to France, in the presence of Prime Minister Hun Manet, at Medef, as reported by CIR news on 30 January 2023. ...
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ADB Affirms Support for Second Doppler Radar Station at Takhmao New Airport
- 30 January 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reiterated its commitment to finance the installation of the second Techo Sen Doppler Radar station. The designated location for this advanced meteorological infrastructure is Techo Takhmao International Airport in Kandal Stung district, Kandal province. This affirmation was revealed in a recent meeting between HE Tho Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Met...
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US WMF Restores Glory & Hands Over Three Angkor Temples Upon Maintenance Completion
- 30 January 2024
In a momentous ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of its mission, the United States World Monument Fund (WMF) officially handed back three meticulously restored Angkor temples to the Apsara Authority. Presided over by Dr Pheung Sakona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, the handover on 26 January 2024, signifies the successful completion of extensive restoration work undertaken by the WMF. T...
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Tbong Khmum Governor Courts Malaysian Giant for High-Stakes Renewable Energy Venture
- 29 January 2024
HE Cheam Chansophorn, Governor of Tbong Khmum Province, spearheaded discussions with prominent Malaysian renewable energy powerhouse, Sunview Group Berhad, represented by its subsidiary Fabulous Sunview Sdn on 15 January 2024. The agenda focused on enticing the Malaysian giant to channel investments into transformative projects centred around renewable energy and poverty reduction within Tbong Khm...
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