Aid and development
Bilateral development assistance
US to scale up cyber security ties with Cambodia
The US is keen on boosting cyber security ties with the Kingdom amid the world witnessing a new set of challenges with its fast transformation into the digital economy, US Ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy said while addressing the Digital Economy Forum II held at ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348276/us-to-scale-up-cyber-security-ties-with-cambodia/
Beijing commits 300 million yuan to develop high-speed rail network
Beijing will provide 300 million yuan, an equivalent of $41.34 million, to develop high-speed railway infrastructure connecting the Kingdom to Thailand, Laos and China. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342655/beijing-commits-300-million-yuan-to-develop-high-speed-rail-network/
NEC outlines need for assistance to Japanese election observation team
The National Election Committee (NEC) expressed a renewed sense of optimism in its recent meeting with representatives from Japan. ...
LMC-funded water resource protection, green development project inaugurated in SW Cambodia
A demonstration project for integrated management of typical small river basins, funded by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund, has been inaugurated here. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501311094/lmc-funded-water-resource-protection-green-development-project-inaugurated-in-sw-cambodia/
China’s aid, investment greatly contribute to Cambodia’s development
Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak said here on Monday that China’s official development assistance and investment have greatly contributed to the socioeconomic development in the Southeast Asian country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501311086/chinas-aid-investment-greatly-contribute-to-cambodias-development/
Japan aids Kingdom’s digital transformation
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has declared its intention to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, in order to contribute to assisting the Kingdom’s digital revolution. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-aids-kingdoms-digital-transformation
$230m mekong river bridge to connect with PP-Bavet expressway
The government, with support from China, has issued more than $230 million to build a 1,600-metre bridge across the Mekong River with free access to connect with the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, providing people with more convenience to cross the bridge. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/230m-mekong-river-bridge-to-connect-with-pp-bavet-expressway
KOICA’s $10m project is launched successfully
A new $10 million project by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), to improve rural living conditions and strengthen governance of rural development in the northwestern region of Cambodia, has started successfully. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501303486/koicas-10m-project-is-launched-successfully/
Japan pledges continued support for Cambodia’s education
Japan is committed to continue supporting Cambodia’s education sector, especially the scholarship program under the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development (JDS). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501300358/japan-pledges-continued-support-for-cambodias-education/
Japan funds Save the Children to combat violence
Japan has pledged $600,000 to support Save the Children Japan (SCJ) in Cambodia’s “Eliminate Violence Against Children (VAC) in Cambodian Schools” project for its second year. ...
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-funds-save-children-combat-violence
Japan to provide over $18 million to support irrigation and drainage project in Phnom Penh
The Government of Japan will extend JPY 2,482,000,000 (approximately $18,240,000) in loan to the Royal Government of Cambodia for an irrigation and drainage project in Phnom Penh, said a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501270082/japan-to-provide-over-18-million-to-support-irrigation-and-drainage-project-in-phnom-penh/
China donates 16 ambulances, medical equipment to Cambodia
China on Monday provided 16 ambulances and medical equipment to Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501264230/china-donates-16-ambulances-medical-equipment-to-cambodia/
Takeo Community Technology Centre gets Japanese support
The Japanese government has provided a grant of $145,692 to Cambodia for the construction of a Community Technology Centre (CTC) in Bati district of Takeo province. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257838/takeo-community-technology-centre-gets-japanese-support/
Pornmoniroth meets with new Australian ambassador for talks
Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth thanked the Australian government and people for continuing to provide grants and technical assistance as well as supporting human resource development for the Cambodian government and the people of Cambodia. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pornmoniroth-meets-new-australian-ambassador-talks
Container freight station aided by Japan opens in Cambodia’s SPSEZ
A container freight station built with aid from Japan was inaugurated recently at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Port Special Economic Zone (SPSEZ). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501252036/container-freight-station-aided-by-japan-opens-in-cambodias-spsez/
Japan provides $843,946 to support three projects in Cambodia
The Government of Japan will provide $843,946 in total for three organizations under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects, to raise awareness of environmental issues, promote remedial study, and develop quality university for physical education through ICT. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501246661/japan-provides-843946-to-support-three-projects-in-cambodia/
Germany pledges renewed support for mine clearance
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier reiterated German preparedness to help Cambodia combat climate change and embrace renewable energy. The largest European economy will continue to support mine clearance operations in Cambodia and conservation of Cambodia’s ancient temples. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/germany-pledges-renewed-support-mine-clearance
$13.2 million from China for demining
In contributing to attain the goal of Cambodia mine-free by 2025, China has donated $13.2 million for demining in vulnerable areas to bring peace and happiness to Cambodian people. The donation came during the official visit of Prime Minister Hun Sen to China. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1237391/13-2-million-from-china-for-demining/
Minister of Interior hopes for more Japanese assistance in de-centralization efforts
Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng, Minister of Interior, expressed that his hopes that the Government of Japan would continue to assist Cambodia in its efforts of de-centralization reforms. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501234194/minister-of-interior-hopes-for-more-japanese-assistance-in-de-centralization-efforts/
NGO launches Tonle Sap River clean-up awareness campaign
The EU-sponsored “Let’s Clean Up the Tonle Sap” campaign was officially announced this month to raise awareness of the importance of sanitation and waste management among the fishing communities of the eastern Tonle Sap Lake, while improving their economic situation. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ngo-launches-tonle-sap-river-clean-awareness-campaign
Japan funds S Reap water upgrades
The Japanese government has provided more than $200,000 in grant aid for the installation of a water supply system in Siem Reap province as part of its KUSANONE Grassroots Human Security Projects. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-funds-s-reap-water-upgrades
BRI projects will help Cambodia become an upper-middle income country: Cambodian expert
A Cambodian researcher said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects will be a contributor to the economic growth in Cambodia and in the region in the post-pandemic COVID-19 era and will help Cambodia achieve its ambitious goal of becoming an upper-middle income country ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501213631/bri-projects-will-help-cambodia-become-an-upper-middle-income-country-cambodian-expert/
Cambodian PM Hun Sen says China’s aid greatly boosts Cambodia’s socio-economic development
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said here on Monday that China’s aid has greatly contributed to the socioeconomic development and poverty reduction in the Southeast Asian country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501209381/cambodian-pm-hun-sen-says-chinas-aid-greatly-boosts-cambodias-socio-economic-development/
Cambodia says Chinese vaccines helped to bring COVID-19 pandemic under control
Cambodian officials and scholars on Wednesday extended their gratitude to China for its supply of COVID-19 vaccines to the kingdom from the early days of the pandemic, saying that the jabs have protected lives and reinvigorated economic growth. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501207017/cambodia-says-chinese-vaccines-helped-to-bring-covid-19-pandemic-under-control/