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Chinese-Built Dams Imperil Mekong River Health: Threatening Extinction of 1 in 5 Fish Species
- 31 March 2024
Approximately one in five (20%) of the fish species inhabiting the Mekong River are at risk of extinction due to unsustainable hydropower plant development practices, according to the research, spearheaded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and 25 other marine and wildlife conservation organizations published on 4 March 2024 updated by SCMP on 22 March 2024. The primary culprit identified in the ...
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Empowering ASEAN Citizens: Google and ASEAN Foundation Launch Digital Literacy Initiative
- 31 March 2024
Google.org and the ASEAN Foundation have joined forces to introduce the ASEAN Digital Literacy Program (ADLP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at elevating digital literacy among citizens across the ASEAN region, equipping them with essential skills to navigate the digital landscape effectively, according to pattayamail published on 22 March 2024. The unveiling of the ASEAN Digital Literacy P...
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Kampong Cham Province Plans Construction of Tourism Standard Port
- 29 March 2024
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), in collaboration with the Kampong Cham Provincial Administration, conducted an inspection and evaluation of a potential site along the riverbank in Kampong Cham city for the development of a tourism port. Led by HE Kim Sann, Under-Secretary of State of the MPWT, and Mr Heng Vanny, Deputy Governor of Kampong Cham Province, the assessment took pl...
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Saudi Arabia to Welcome World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park Covering 500km2
- 28 March 2024
Toei Animation has announced that Saudi Arabia will be the site of the world's inaugural theme park based on the beloved "Dragon Ball" franchise, marking a significant milestone in entertainment ventures. The Japanese studio has entered into a strategic partnership with the Saudi government's Public Investment Fund (PIF), with the latter funding construction and associated expenses, while Toei Ani...
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UNIDO Partners with Cambodia to Pave the Way for Green Industrial Parks
- 28 March 2024
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) of Cambodia has joined hands with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to spearhead the development of eco-industrial parks (EIPs) in the country, fostering a sustainable approach to industrial growth. In an official meeting held on 26 March, HE Hem Vanndy, Minister of MISTI, along with a delegation...
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Cambodia and Laos Discuss Plans for Border Crossing Bridge
- 27 March 2024
Cambodian government and the Government of Laos PDR are in talks regarding the construction of a border crossing bridge, enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations. PM Samdech Hun Manet of Cambodia and PM HE Sonexay Siphandone of Laos PDR deliberated on this significant project during their meeting in Vientiane on March 25. The proposed bridge, spanning the Ropov River between P...
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Thirteen Korean Companies Eye Increased Investment in Cambodia
- 27 March 2024
Thirteen prominent Korean companies, led by Mr Hacheong Yun, Director General of the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA Phnom Penh), have expressed keen interest in expanding their investment footprint in Cambodia. The delegation met with Deputy PM Sun Chanthol to explore lucrative investment opportunities, capitalising on Cambodia's promising economic landscape. During the meet...
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Cambodia Pioneers Digital Education with Launch of First Digital University in Kampong Speu Province
- 27 March 2024
The Cambodian government has taken a significant step towards advancing digital education by issuing a sub-decree to establish the country's inaugural digital university in Kampong Speu province. Sub-Decree No. 60, signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 22 March 2024, heralds the establishment of the Digital University of Cambodia (DUC), a pioneering private higher education institution situated...
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Singapore Emerges as Top Cross-Border Investor in Asia Pacific Real Estate in 2023
- 26 March 2024
Singaporean investors took the lead as the most prolific cross-border investors in the Asia Pacific region in 2023, surpassing their American counterparts. Their investment amounted to approximately US$8.3 billion ($11.1 billion), exceeding the US$7.3 billion invested by US investors during the same period, as reported by MSCI Real Assets on 27 February 2024. Notably, Singaporean investors main...
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Australian-Cambodian Partnership Launches 1,000-Hectare Smart Corn Farm in Siem Reap
- 26 March 2024
AG AGRIBUSINESS ASIA (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. has collaborated with ING Holdings Co., Ltd. in Cambodia to inaugurate a state-of-the-art corn farm spanning approximately 1,000 hectares in Siem Reap province. During the inauguration ceremony on 25 March 2024, attended by HE Prak Sophoan, Governor of Siem Reap, Mr. Benjamine Bootle, Managing Director of AGG Business Asia, and Mr. Ing Siv Khov Akka, Di...
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