Investment and Funding
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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Cambodian Gov’t Secures Over USD 313m in Concessional Loans to Boost Public Investment
The Cambodian government signed new concessional loans totalling USD 313 million with development partners in the first half of 2024, bringing the nation’s public debt to USD 11.27 billion. The Ministry of Economy and Finance recently reported that these new loans, equating to 14% of the legally permitted ceiling, will fund vital public investment projects […]
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Germany Provides USD 3.12m for Cambodia’s Demining Operations in Two Provinces
Germany has granted USD 3.12 million to support Cambodia’s demining operations in Banteay Meanchey and Oddar Meanchey provinces. The funds, allocated through the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), were announced during a meeting on 4 September 2024 between HE Heng Ratana, head of CMAC, and Mr Hans Risser, NPA President in Cambodia. The grant, covering a […]
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South Korea’s Mugungwha Trust Targets Investment in Cambodia’s Expanding Trust Sector
Mugungwha Trust Co., Ltd., a leading South Korean trust company, has announced plans to invest in Cambodia’s trust sector, aiming to contribute to the country’s economic growth and sector expansion. The company’s President, Mr. Oh Chang-seok, expressed this commitment during a meeting with Samdech Techo Hun Sen on 10 September 2024 in Seoul, Republic of […]
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Cambodia Secures USD 2m in Special Funds from Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation for 2024 Development Projects
Cambodia has been granted a USD 2 million special fund from the 2024 Mekong-Lanchang Cooperation (MLC) to support the development of eight strategic projects, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 3 September 2024. These projects span critical sectors such as tourism, demining, agriculture, rural development, […]
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ADB Allocates Over USD 93m to Enhance Rural Water Supply in Nine Cambodian Provinces
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a comprehensive funding package of USD 93.6 million in loans and grants to expand the rural water supply and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure across nine provinces in Cambodia, aiming to provide climate-resilient and safe water supply to rural communities. This significant development was announced on 02 September 2024. The […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Sets Ambitious USD 13bn Loan Ceiling Over Five Years
The Cambodian government has unveiled a comprehensive public debt management strategy for 2024-2028, setting a borrowing limit of up to US$13.5 billion over the next five years. This strategic plan outlines annual borrowing from financial institutions and foreign development partners, ranging between US$2.3 billion and US$2.7 billion. According to the new strategy, while the government […]
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Chinese Association Proposes New SEZ on 32 Hectares in Takeo Province
The Chaosan Chinese Business Association has proposed the establishment of a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on a 32-hectare site in Bati district, Takeo province, with the primary objective of creating job opportunities for the local population. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between HE Vy Samnang, the Governor of Takeo Province, and Mr. […]
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Laos Launches Gold Bank to Strengthen Financial Stability & Support Lao Kip
Laos is set to launch its first Gold Bank next month, an initiative aimed at bolstering gold reserves and enhancing the financial stability of the Lao Kip. The establishment of the “Lao Bullion Bank” is a result of a recent agreement between the Lao Ministry of Finance and PTL Holding Co., Ltd., with the full […]
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