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New Investment Surge: 13 Projects Worth USD99 Million Approved in Cambodia
In a significant boost for the Cambodian economy, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced the approval of 13 new investment projects, totaling an impressive capital investment of approximately USD 99 million. This decision was made during the CDC meeting held on August 25, 2025. His Excellency Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodia Investment Committee, revealed t...
Read MoreCambodia and China Sign Skills Training Pact to Enhance Workforce Readiness
Cambodia and China celebrated a significant milestone in skills development with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zhejiang Construction Technician College (ZCTC) and Cambodia’s Polytechnic Institute of Pursat Province (PIPP) in Zhejiang. This agreement aims to bolster Cambodia’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system to meet the demands of emerging ...
Read MoreWEIDE Plans to open the Electronics Assembly Plant in Kandal Province, creating 450 Jobs
WEIDE (Cambodia) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. has officially announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing and assembly plant in Kandal Province, signaling a significant boost to the local economy. On August 21, 2025, Mr. Prak Sarath, Deputy Governor of Kandal Province, along with relevant departments and experts, conducted a site inspection of the proposed faci...
Read MorePhilippines Set to Invest in Cambodia’s Hospitality Sector with Two Major Hotel Developments
A Philippine real estate company has unveiled plans to construct two of the largest hotels in Cambodia, aiming to enhance the country's hospitality landscape in key cities—Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh. This strategic investment was reported by trendrod.wordpress on August 23, 2025. Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., through its Singapore-based subsidiary Hotel101 Global Pte Ltd., has entered into ...
Read MoreCambodia’s Air Cargo Transport Soars Nearly 30% in Early 2025
Cambodia's aviation sector is on a remarkable trajectory, showcasing significant growth in both air passenger numbers and cargo transport in the first seven months of 2025. According to His Excellency Sin Chansereyvutha, spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority, the country experienced a nearly 30% surge in air cargo transport, alongside a 16% increase in air passenger traffic. Between Jan...
Read MoreCambodian Kuna Company Invests USD 60 Million in New Aluminum Processing Plant in Sihanoukville
In a significant boost to Cambodia's economy, Cambodian Kuna New Energy Co., Ltd. has announced a substantial investment of USD 60 million to establish an aluminum processing plant in Sihanoukville. The project is expected to create approximately 540 jobs, providing a welcome employment boost to the local community. The announcement was made during an inter-ministerial meeting focused on review...
Read MoreChinese Companies Aim to Boost Fruit Processing Industry in Cambodia
In a move signaling strong economic collaboration, two prominent Chinese firms, Long Wo Agriculture (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, and Zhongbao (Cambodia) Food Co., Ltd, have announced plans to expand their fruit processing plants in Cambodia. This announcement followed a productive meeting with Minister of Commerce Cham Nimal on August 18, 2025. During the meeting, representatives from both companies di...
Read MoreSiem Reap River Restoration Project Phase 2 Fully Completed
The Siem Reap River Restoration Project Phase 2 has reached full completion, with a handover ceremony scheduled for August 20, 2025. This announcement was made via the Siem Reap Provincial Information Office’s official Facebook page. Deputy Governor Mr. Ly Sary declared that the project has successfully met all its objectives, which include enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the river, alleviati...
Read MoreCambodia Makes Historic Agricultural Export to Australia
In a significant milestone for bilateral trade, Cambodia has successfully exported five major agricultural products to Australia for the first time, totaling 12 tonnes. This landmark shipment signifies the growing economic cooperation between the two nations and aims to expand Cambodia's export portfolio. The inauguration ceremony for this historic export took place on August 14, 2025, and was ...
Read MoreConstruction Progress Update on Bassac River Bridge Project
The ambitious project to build a bridge across the Bassac River, connecting Chak Angre Krom to Prek Pra, has reached a significant milestone, now standing at 41% completion. Project spokesperson and Ministry of Public Works and Transport representative, Mr. Phon Rim, announced that the construction remains on schedule and may even finish ahead of the planned timeline. Since the project commence...
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