The Cambodian Development Council (CDC) has accepted final registration certificates for four investment projects totaling approximately $24 million, which would create 2,376 new employment. According to a CDC press statement, three projects in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) were identified, including Mei An Leatherware (Cambodia) Co Ltd’s $10.5 million bag factory, which is expected…
Vann Molyvann (23 November 1926 – 28 September 2017) was a Cambodian architect. Possibly the most well-known. During the Sangkum Reastr Niyum government (1955–1970), Prince Norodom Sihanouk implemented a development agenda that included the creation of new cities, infrastructure, and architecture throughout the kingdom. Molyvann was the first of a generation of architects who contributed…
PU Watch Cambodia began operations on October 1, 2018 which has been a big success – even exceeding expectations – with a huge demand for these limited edition and made-to-order timepieces both locally and globally. Pu – which roughly translates as “mister” in Khmer – produced the first watch made in Cambodia. When PU first…
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) issued a 15,000 Riel banknote on October 29th, 2019 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni’s ascension to the throne of Cambodia. The note has received a lot of attention and awards not only for its beautiful design, but also because of its technical capability. It’s…
Kong You, a 74-year-old man, has spent the last 43 years of his life teaching the children of Ka’am Samnor commune in Kandal province’s Loeuk Dek district for free because he wanted them all to be literate and educated. “I began teaching in 1979 because I was worried that the future generation would be illiterate…
After discovering 47 mines while herding cows, a cow herder shocked himself and the authorities. On June 9, Hem Sophal, 69, of Prek Chik Village, Prek Chik Commune, Rukkiri District, Battambang, made the discovery. Sophal claims that the 47 mines were discovered when he was herding his cows. He claimed to have located the rest…
On June 10, 2022, H.E. Lt. Gen. Dr. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, inaugurated the Medical Waste Treatment Plant in Ang Snoul District, Kandal Province, Cambodia, under the project of Bun Leang Lee Global Co., Ltd. A biomedical waste management plant is a…
Cambodia museum of economy and money SOSORO was developed to offer a unique perspective on Cambodian history as well as a better understanding of the constant interaction between money, the economy, and politics. The Cambodian Museum of Economy and Money is named after King Isanavarman I, the ruler of Chenla, where the region’s first monetary…
Prince Real Estate, in collaboration with its parent company’s philanthropic arm, Prince Foundation, launched its first “First Step to Success” roadshow, which aims to spark university students’ interest in entrepreneurship by sharing ideas and insights from experts. To encourage participatory learning among the students, the fun-filled roadshow uses gamification and reward activities such as trivia…
According to a five-year master plan released by the government, Cambodia has spent an estimated $3 billion over the last ten years developing roads covering more than 3,000 kilometres across the country, in addition to expressway and railway projects that are now under construction. According to Vasim Sorya, spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works…
Currency, whether in the form of precious stones and metals or banknotes, is always a game-changer in a nation’s economic history because it gives a universal store of value that is accepted by both citizens and traders. Cambodia is no different. Despite the healthy riel as the national currency today, the oldest civilisation has a…
An Online Marketplace Which Allows All Stakeholders To Connect To Each Party And Control The Project Cost. The internet’s convenience, accessibility, and transparency in our everyday purchases have profoundly transformed our expectations in how we conduct business. People still believe that the construction industry would be resistant to the change to e-commerce since they like…
She knows French, Khmer, Thai, Chinese, and English, and frequently sings in all five languages on YouTube. She has been an actress, singer, and dancer for three years, most recently performing in the hit Khmer shows Tep Thida Pokul Meas and Golden Kingdom. Jenna Norodom, Cambodia’s little princess, is known not only for her charming…
