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Construction of Sewage System & Rainwater Pumping Station is Officially Ground Breaking in Kratie City
- 17 March 2025
Ground was broken on a vital sewerage system and rainwater pumping station in Kratie city on 5 March 2025, backed by over USD 7 million in funding through the Asian Development Bank-supported Rabien 4 urban development project. HE Poo Manit, Deputy Director General of the Project at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, highlighted that the primary goal of this ambitious project is to man...
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Singapore’s AI-Driven Tuas Port: The World’s Largest Automated Trade Hub on the Horizon
- 16 March 2025
Singapore is set to redefine global maritime trade with the development of Tuas Port, a fully automated, AI-powered logistics hub that will consolidate the city-state’s port operations into a single, record-breaking facility. The ambitious project is expected to boost Singapore’s cargo-handling capacity to an unparalleled 65 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) upon completion in the 2040s,...
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Mekong River Bridge in Kratie Province Approaching Completion
- 15 March 2025
The long-awaited Mekong River Bridge, stretching 1,761 metres, is on the verge of completion, now at 89.84%. Local authorities anticipate the temporary opening to the public in September 2025, marking a significant milestone in the region's infrastructure development. HE Lim Sidenin, Secretary of State and Project Director, provided insights during a recent progress review, emphasizing the proj...
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In 2024, Cambodia Signed New Concessional Loans Totalling USD 1.7 Billion
- 15 March 2025
To bolster its economic development, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) secured new concessional loans totalling approximately USD 1,795.84 million from various development partners (DPs). This marks a 2% increase from the previous year's total. According to the latest Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released today, the newly signed concessional loans represent 81 percent of the c...
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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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