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What has the Border Ring Road Construction Project Achieved Two Months after Construction Started?
- 1 January 2025
The project to build the border ring road, funded by nearly USD 27 million from the Border Infrastructure Fund, has made significant progress since the construction site opened on 4 November 2024. Here are some key achievements of this historic project for Cambodia: Demining Operations: The team successfully cleared 1,462,500 square meters of unexploded ordnance, with 1,225,000 square meter...
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Japan Grants USD 7.2 Million to Cambodia for Social & Economic Development
- 31 December 2024
The Japanese government has extended a grant of 1,002 million yen, equivalent to USD 7.2 million, to support a range of social and economic development initiatives. The funding was formalized through the signing of the Exchange of Letters and related documents by HE Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and HE Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador Extr...
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Guangxi Positions Itself as Digital Silk Road Hub, Achieving 182% Trade Growth with ASEAN
- 31 December 2024
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is stepping up efforts to solidify its position as a key hub for the Digital Silk Road, driving high-quality digital economy growth and strengthening ASEAN cooperation through the China-ASEAN Information Port. Officials announced that the region achieved an impressive 182% year-on-year trade growth with ASEAN in the first three quarters of 2024, exceeding the natio...
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Dauntri Reservoir Dam Nears Completion with 91% Progress, Set to Open by October 2025
- 31 December 2024
The Dauntri Reservoir Dam project in Battambang province has reached an impressive 91% completion, marking a crucial milestone in its mission to revolutionize water supply and agricultural productivity in the province. This landmark project, designed to enhance irrigation and flood management, is expected to be fully operational by October 2025. The announcement was made during a progress revie...
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Japanese Ship to Make Historic First Docking at Cambodia’s New Ream Port
- 30 December 2024
Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, confirmed that a Japanese ship will be the first vessel to dock at the newly inaugurated Ream Port. This historic event underscores the growing cooperation between Cambodia and Japan, particularly in security and infrastructure development. The commitment was made during a meeting with HE Akiba Takeo, Japan's National Security Adviser, on...
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Cambodia Accelerates Reservoir Registration with 1562 in Total, 13% Registered
- 30 December 2024
Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has disclosed that the nation is home to 1,562 irrigation reservoirs, yet only 197 of them—representing a mere 13%—are officially registered. This crucial detail was highlighted during a meeting held on 26 December 2024, where officials underscored the reservoirs' vital role in supporting agriculture and managing water resources. The meetin...
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Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam Construction Reaches 46% Completion, Set to Serve 25k Farmers’ Future
- 28 December 2024
The Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam in Sre Khsach village, Dang Kambit commune, Sandan district, Kampong Thom province, has achieved 46% completion as of 20 December 2024, marking a significant milestone in this transformative project. The update was confirmed during an on-site inspection led by HE Chuon Bitthol, Undersecretary of State, representing HE Tho Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteor...
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Cambodia Expands Diplomatic Horizons with New Embassies in Timor-Leste & Songkhla, Thailand
- 27 December 2024
Cambodia has announced a major diplomatic expansion with the establishment of an embassy in Timor-Leste and a consulate general in Songkhla, Thailand, as formalized under Sub-Decree No. 240 and No. 241 issued on 22 October 2024, marking a strategic step in extending Cambodia’s international relations. The Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste will be based...
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Global Supply Chains Shifting Away from China, with Cambodia Well-Positioned to Seize the Opportunity
- 27 December 2024
The rapid diversification of manufacturing across Southeast Asia is reshaping global supply chains as the region emerges as a key beneficiary. Chinese companies are increasingly implementing the China Plus One strategy, through which additional manufacturing bases outside China are being established to reduce disruption to domestic supply chains. This strategy, coupled with rising foreign direct i...
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SHV Multi-Purpose Economic Zone Targets USD 20 Billion Investment to Transform the Province
- 26 December 2024
Sihanoukville’s ambitious multi-purpose economic zone development project is set to attract over USD 20 billion in investments from private sector investors and international development partners over the next 15 years. This transformative initiative, championed by the Cambodian government, aims to revitalize the province's economy, elevate local incomes, and establish Sihanoukville as a leadin...
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