Diplomacy
India and Cambodia Sign MoU for Quick Impact Project on Humanitarian Demining in Pursat Province
The Embassy of India and CMAA sign a new Quick Impact Project MoU to clear landmines in Pursat Province, restoring land for 369 families.
Pursat
Marble carving and the Cardamom foothills. · 23 អត្ថបទ
Community & Charity
Labour Minister Unveils 4,000 Job Opportunities for Former Migrant Workers in Pursat
Labour Minister Heng Sour has secured 4,000 job opportunities for former migrant workers in Pursat, Cambodia, through collaboration with local authorities and private employers, supporting reintegration and domestic workforce participation.
Tourism
Veal Veng: A Rugged Retreat in Cambodia’s Cardamom Heartland
Veal Veng, a remote highland retreat in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains, reflects how nature-based travel and regional resilience are shaping Southeast Asia’s future tourism landscape.
Cambodia
Cambodia PET Recycling Factory to Convert Plastic Bottles
Cambodia has taken a significant step toward sustainable waste management with the groundbreaking of a new PET recycling factory that will convert used plastic bottles into polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material for the packaging industry. The ceremony for the recycling plant took place at the Pursat Special Economic Zone in Krakor district, with officials and stakeholders…
Cambodia
Cambodia–Thailand Border Sees Renewed Clashes Despite Ceasefire Push
Phnom Penh, December 14, 2025 Gunfire and shelling were reported along parts of the Cambodia–Thailand border early Sunday, even as regional and international leaders pressed for an immediate ceasefire to halt the most serious fighting between the two neighbours in years. Updates carried by Cambodian outlet Fresh News said several frontline areas in Pursat, Banteay…
Economy
Minebea Mitsumi Expands Operations in Cambodia with MISTI Support
Phnom Penh, August 14 — H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), welcomed a high-level delegation from Minebea Mitsumi Inc., led by Chairman Mr. Yoshihisa Kainuma, to discuss the Japanese manufacturer’s ongoing expansion in Cambodia. Minister Vanndy praised Minebea’s significant contributions to Cambodia’s industrial growth, job creation, and export capacity. He…
Energy
Pursat Welcomes 10-Megawatt Solar Power Plant with Energy Storage System
Pursat Province, Cambodia – August 10, 2025 – A significant milestone in Cambodia’s renewable energy landscape was marked with the official inauguration of a 10-megawatt solar power plant, equipped with an advanced energy storage battery system, developed by SchneiTec ZEALOUS. The ceremony was held at the project site in Sna Ansa commune, Krakor district, in…
Investment
MinebeaMitsumi to Launch Major Factory in Pursat; CEO Meets Senate President Hun Sen
Phnom Penh, July 23, 2025 – MinebeaMitsumi, a leading Japanese multinational manufacturer, is set to inaugurate a new large-scale factory in Cambodia’s Pursat Province this December, marking another milestone in its 14-year journey of investment in the Kingdom. This announcement was made during a courtesy call on Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen by MinebeaMitsumi…
Infrastructure & Property
Cambodia’s Tallest Bridge, Bridge No. 28, Officially Opens to Public in Pursat Province
Phnom Penh – Bridge No. 28, the tallest bridge in Cambodia, has officially been completed and opened to the public as part of the National Road No. 10 project. The announcement was made by Phan Rim, Spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, confirming the bridge’s successful construction and full completion. “Bridge No.…
Agriculture
Dauntri Dam to Irrigate 33,000 Hectares and Protect 11 Communes in Battambang and Pursat
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…
Energy
Erex Co., Ltd. to Build 50MW Biomass Power Plant in Kampong Speu
Erex Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese investment firm, has unveiled plans to construct a 50MW biomass power plant in Kampong Speu province, marking a significant step toward boosting Cambodia’s sustainable energy capacity. Scheduled to begin construction in June 2025, the plant is set to enhance the region’s energy supply, offering affordable electricity for Kampong Speu…
Economy
PM Hun Manet Reinforces Pro-Business, Pro-Environment Agenda at Ford Plant Opening
PURSAT, April 22 – Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to attracting foreign investment, enhancing environmental protection, and ensuring long-term economic growth during the inauguration of the new Ford production line and sub-assembly plant by RMA (Cambodia) Plc. in Pursat Province. Addressing dignitaries, business leaders, and the media at…
Infrastructure & Property
Cambodia’s Tallest Bridge Nears Completion with Final T-Beam Installation
The final T-beam of Cambodia’s tallest bridge, located in Pursat province, was successfully installed on Sunday, marking a major milestone as the project enters its final construction phase. The bridge, known as Bridge No. 28, is part of the National Road No. 10 project and spans the Russey Chrum River valley in Chhay Luk village,…
