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Cambodia Strengthens Irrigation Systems to Boost Agricultural Productivity
- 15 March 2025
In a recent press conference held on 2 March 2025, HE Tho Jetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, announced that Cambodia is home to an impressive 2,352 irrigation systems, which collectively have the capacity to irrigate nearly 2 million hectares of agricultural land across the nation. Highlighting the significance of water resources for the national economy and the livelihoods of ...
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Council for the Development of Cambodia Empowers Subnational Investment Committees
- 14 March 2025
In a significant move to streamline investment processes, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced the delegation of authority to capital and provincial investment subcommittees to register investment projects under the Cambodian Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM). This initiative is set to take effect in the third quarter of 2025. On 7 March, the CDC’s expert ...
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Gov’t Introduces Measures to Enhance Water Management in Cambodia’s Agriculture Sector
- 14 March 2025
In a concerted effort to tackle the pressing challenges in water resources management, the Economic and Financial Policy Committee of Cambodia convened on 5 March 2025. The committee unveiled a comprehensive plan comprising three key measures to improve water management within the country’s water and agriculture sectors. During the meeting, members deliberated on the critical issues surrounding...
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29 Community Water Stations Inaugurated in Banteay Meanchey Province
- 13 March 2025
In a significant step towards improving access to clean water, 29 community water stations funded by World Vision Cambodia were officially inaugurated today. The ceremony was presided over by HE Chhay Rithsen, Minister of Rural Development, alongside other distinguished officials. HE Um Ratay, Governor of the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Governor’s Office, announced that these new water stations...
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Korea-Backed USD 114 Million New Koh Kong Bridge Project Moves Forward with Feasibility Study
- 13 March 2025
Five major Korean investment firms are currently conducting a feasibility study on the ambitious Koh Kong Bridge and National Road 48 upgrade project, which carries an estimated cost of USD 114 million. The project is expected to enhance connectivity between Khemarak Phoumin city and Cambodia’s western border, significantly improving transport infrastructure in the region. This development follows...
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Cambodia-Thailand Trade Relations Soar to New Heights in 2024
- 12 March 2025
In a significant boost to regional trade relations, the trade volume between Cambodia and Thailand reached an impressive USD 10 billion in 2024. This increase, marking a rise from USD 8 billion in the previous year, underscores the strengthening economic ties between the two neighbouring countries. During a pivotal meeting on 11 March 2025, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Cambodia's Acting Head of State...
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Cambodia to Construct Four New International Border Crossings to Enhance Connectivity
- 12 March 2025
In a significant move to boost regional connectivity, the Cambodian government plans to establish four new international border crossings in Kratie, Takeo, Tboung Khmum, and Ratanakkiri provinces. This decision was announced during a recent meeting chaired by H.E. Peng Po Nea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, held on 3 March 2025. The meeting focused on the Border Crossing Infrastructure...
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Chinese Investors Eye Expansion in Cambodia: 19 Companies Explore Opportunities
- 12 March 2025
In a significant development for Cambodia's investment landscape, a delegation comprising representatives from 19 Chinese companies convened with officials from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) to discuss potential investment opportunities. The meeting took place on 11 March 2025, and was led by Mr. Liu Yong, President of the Young Investors Association in Yinan Province...
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Cambodia Sees Surge in Investment Projects, Approving 112 Initiatives in Two Months
- 11 March 2025
In a notable boost to its economic landscape, Cambodia has approved 112 new investment projects totalling over USD 1 billion in the two months from January to February 2025, according to the latest report from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). This wave of investment is projected to create more than 70,000 jobs, marking a significant increase of 43 projects compared to the same...
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EU Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Sihanoukville
- 11 March 2025
A European Union delegation comprising representatives from 12 member states met with local authorities in Sihanoukville to explore potential investment avenues in the region, as it seeks to enhance economic ties and contribute to key sectors. The meeting featured HE Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Sihanoukville Province, who welcomed the delegation led by Mr. Andreas Berg, Deputy H...
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