Landmark Achievement: Techo Santepheap National Hospital, Cambodia’s Largest Medical Facility, Officially Unveiled
A momentous milestone in Cambodia’s healthcare landscape was reached as Techo Santepheap National Hospital, the nation’s largest medical institution, was formally inaugurated after a dedicated 12-month construction period. The official inauguration ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 24 October 2023, marked the beginning of a new era in healthcare accessibility for the […]
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Decrease in Chinese Tourists Impacts Southeast Asian Economies, While Cambodia Sees Growth
The decrease in Chinese tourists has impacted Southeast Asian economies, hindering their post-Covid recovery plans. Slower-than-expected economic recovery in China has made its population more hesitant to spend money on international travel. Official data compiled by Bloomberg News show that Chinese arrivals in five Southeast Asian countries varied between 14 percent and 39 percent in […]
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UNICEF’s Remarkable Contribution: Over US$44 Million Worth of Medical Equipment Provided to Cambodia
In a significant display of support, UNICEF has been a steadfast ally to Cambodia in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, generously granting medical equipment exceeding a staggering US$44 million since its onset. Building on this exceptional commitment, UNICEF has recently added an additional US$7 million to provide vital medical equipment for oxygen therapy in […]
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Techo Santepheap National Hospital Nears Completion, Set to Open in June
The highly anticipated Techo Santepheap National Hospital, a groundbreaking healthcare facility in Cambodia, is nearing completion, with construction progress reaching an impressive 85-90%. The hospital is slated to be finalized by the end of May and is scheduled for inauguration in June 2023. Dr. Yok Sambath, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Chairman […]
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PM: Cambodia needs to build a giant hospital with 10k beds to prevent Social Health risk
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged the construction of a mega-hospital with more than 10,000 beds to strengthen Cambodia’s health system and prevent social health risks. Speaking at the National Institute of Business (NIB) on March 30, 2023, where he awarded certificates and diplomas to over 6,000 students, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for […]
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China & Cambodia aviation remains uncertain despite China’s opening
After China announced the reopening, the flights between Cambodia and China as of January 2023, remained uncertain. According to data from the Secretariat of Civil Aviation, in August 2022, Cambodia had 30 flights between China and Cambodia weekly (quota set by the Chinese side), which means that Cambodian airlines fly 15 times weekly to China […]
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New Medical Centre, Lab, Hospital Building Inaugurated in Sihanoukville
A new COVID-19 medical care center, laboratory, and medical oxygen production lab located within the Sihanoukville provincial hospital complex were officially inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister HE Men Sam An on 20 September. The COVID-19 center is a one-story building built in August 2021 and completed in April 2022 with a construction cost of over […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging Factory to Begin Construction in November
Construction on the first COVID-19 vaccine packaging plant in Cambodia located in the north of Phnom Penh will officially begin in November 2022 HE Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health, led the officials to the site of the factory on 26 August to inspect the sand dredging process and the construction of fundamental infrastructure to prepare […]
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Cambodian Government Extends Tourism-Related Business Tax Exemption for Three Provinces
The gov’t announced on 15 July 2022 the extension of three months of tax exemption for tourism-related businesses only in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. The tax exemption initiative has three major measures: Continue to exempt all types of monthly taxes, except for value-added tax on hotels, guesthouses and travel agencies registered with the […]
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COVID-19 Techo Santepheap Medical Centre 30% Complete
Construction of the COVID-19 Techo Santepheap Medical Centre is currently 30% complete and is on schedule for completion by June 2023, according to an inspection of progress by HE Professor Morm Bun Heng, Minister of Health, accompanied by Dr Yok Sambath and HE Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh on 24 June 2022. Dr Yok […]
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