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The Dauntri Dam, located in Rukhak Kiri district of Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia, represents one of the country’s most ambitious and transformative water infrastructure projects. Funded by the South Korean government through concessional Official Development Assistance (ODA), and overseen by Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), the dam is a key part…
Cambodia’s aviation industry continues to soar, with passenger traffic, flight frequency, and air cargo volumes registering impressive growth during the first four months of 2025. According to a recent report from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), the country’s three international airports—Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk—handled 22,686 flights and welcomed over 2.52…
Phnom Penh, May 5, 2025 — The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Beijing Scitech Holdings Co., Ltd., Mr Zhu Yujiang, has expressed strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s energy sector, particularly in crude oil refining and value-added processing of refining by-products. His remarks were made during a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister…
Cambodia’s rice sector has recorded impressive export performance in the first four months of 2025, generating USD 932.27 million in national revenue, according to data from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). This marks a year-on-year increase of nearly 10%, reflecting growing international demand for both Cambodian paddy and milled rice. Paddy and Milled Rice Drive…
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 59 new investment projects in April 2025, representing a total capital investment of approximately USD 860 million. The figures, released in a CDC press note reviewed on May 7, highlight a robust upswing in investor confidence and economic activity across the country. The newly approved projects…
Phnom Penh, May 6, 2024 — Cambodia and Malaysia have taken a significant step towards deepening bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between two leading private sector organisations. The agreement is expected to boost economic collaboration and expand business opportunities across key sectors. The MoU was formalised…
Phnom Penh, May 6, 2025 — Cambodia has officially launched the ASEAN–Korea Cooperation Project on Methane Mitigation (AKCMM), a landmark regional initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions and strengthening climate action. The $20 million project, funded by the ASEAN–Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), was inaugurated at a high-level ceremony presided over by Minister of Environment Eang…
Phnom Penh — Cambodia is taking a significant step toward improving industrial safety through closer collaboration with Chinese experts, following a high-level meeting between Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, H.E. Hem Vandy, and a delegation from the TE Zhong Equipment Inspection Research Institute. The visiting delegation, led by Long Xiongfei, discussed strategic initiatives…
JAKARTA — In a candid policy speech delivered at the ASEAN Secretariat on May 5, Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen acknowledged that ASEAN’s actions during the Cambodian civil war contributed to prolonging the conflict. However, he also recognised ASEAN’s subsequent contributions to restoring peace in Cambodia and strengthening regional unity. The address was…
PHNOM PENH – The Royal Government has officially launched the National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) 2025–2030, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and treat cancer, while advancing its goal of universal health coverage. The plan was unveiled yesterday (May 5) in Phnom Penh under the leadership of Prime Minister…
The recently inaugurated Morodok Techo Interchange marks another milestone in Phnom Penh’s growing infrastructure network. Built by the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC), the project is a reflection of the group’s ongoing commitment to Cambodia’s urban development and modernisation. OCIC’s founder, Pung Kheav Se, is one of the most prominent and active investors in Cambodia.…
Phnom Penh, May 5 – Senate President and former Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Hun Sen, is set to visit Timor-Leste and Indonesia this month, reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to regional diplomacy and its pivotal role in ASEAN integration and peacebuilding. Cambodia and Timor-Leste: A Growing Friendship On May 7, Hun Sen will begin his official…
Sihanoukville, Cambodia : In a key meeting aimed at strengthening Cambodia’s maritime logistics capabilities, First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), H.E. Sun Chanthol, led a high-level discussion with representatives from global shipping giant MAERSK. The meeting took place at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and brought together senior stakeholders…
