Cooperation and networking
Canada to Establish Embassy in Phnom Penh, Strengthening Diplomatic & Trade Ties
Canada has announced plans to open an embassy in Phnom Penh, aiming to enhance its long-standing relationship with Cambodia and expand trade cooperation between the two nations. This decision was confirmed during a working meeting between PM Hun Manet and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on 10 October 2024 in Vientiane, Laos. PM Trudeau informed Hun […]
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China Grants Over USD 42m to Boost Cambodia’s Infrastructure Development
To Cambodia’s infrastructure development, China has pledged 300 million yuan (approximately USD 42 million) in grants. This commitment, aimed at advancing Cambodia’s infrastructure, was confirmed during a bilateral meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos. The pledge reflects China’s […]
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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 […]
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MPWT Completes Trapeang Sre Border Gate Project, Paving 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 […]
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Cambodia’s Trade Volume with RCEP Surges to Nearly USD 23bn in 8-Month Period, Up 17%
Cambodia’s trade relations with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) witnessed substantial growth in the first eight months of 2024, reaching an impressive USD 22.92 billion, a 17.2% increase compared to the USD 19.55 billion recorded during the same period last year. This spike in trade highlights Cambodia’s deepening economic integration with RCEP member countries, […]
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Cambodia & Canada Forge New Path in Joint Venture Developments with MoU SigningCambodia & Canada Forge New Path in Joint Venture Developments with MoU Signing
To strengthen bilateral investment and expand economic cooperation, Cambodia and Canada have formalized an agreement to promote joint venture projects, focusing on priority sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and technology. The MoU was signed between the Cambodian Duke Association and Excellence Industrielle Saint-Laurent (FISL) of Quebec, Canada, during the visit of Cambodia’s Deputy PM […]
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ADB Partners with Two Cambodian Institutions to Drive Development with USD 360m Annual Investment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is joining forces with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Cambodia Development Research Institute (CDRI) to accelerate Cambodia’s development over the next five years. With an average annual loan of approximately USD 360 million between 2019 and 2023, ADB’s latest initiative will focus on boosting private sector growth […]
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MISTI Announces USD 185 Million Water Supply & Sanitation Expansion Project
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) has launched a USD 184.9 million project over the next five years to bolster Cambodia’s water supply and sanitation services. This major initiative, designed to meet increasing demand and accelerate progress towards the UN’s sustainable development goals for clean water and sanitation by 2030, is expected […]
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World Bank Approves USD 80 Million Grant to Elevate Cambodia’s Education Sector & Renovate 147 Laboratories
In a significant boost to Cambodia’s education system, the World Bank has approved a USD 80 million grant aimed at upgrading the country’s tertiary education and research infrastructure. Over the next six years, the financing will be used to renovate 147 laboratories across nine public higher education institutions, providing improved facilities for academic growth and […]
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Cambodia Partners with Switzerland to Integrate Blockchain Technology in Smart City Project
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation has joined forces with the Swiss-based DFINITY Foundation to advance the use of Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in the nation’s smart city projects. This partnership, formalized through a letter of intent signed at Singapore Blockchain Technology Week on 19 September 2024, aims to revolutionize Cambodia’s technology […]
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