Aid and development
Bilateral development assistance
EU-funded projects to support fishing communities in Tonle Sap and coastal provinces launched
The EU Delegation to Cambodia and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), formally launched on Oct. 27 four EU-funded projects to support green growth, job creation, social services, and better protection of natural resources for the fishing communities in 10 Tonle Sap Biosphere ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50960532/eu-funded-projects-to-support-fishing-communities-in-tonle-sap-and-coastal-provinces-launched/
EU pledges more than $17 million towards rural infrastructure development
The European Union (EU) is committing to handover to the Royal Government through the Europe Investment Bank (EIB) a grant of more than $17 million for the country’s rural infrastructure development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50951327/eu-pledges-more-than-17-million-towards-rural-infrastructure-development/
Japan, Cambodia ink deal for socio-economic development
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Japanese ambassador to Cambodia Masahiro Mikami signed an “exchange of notes” and other documents related to the provision of Japanese grant aid and loans worth approximately $72 million to implement six projects. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-cambodia-ink-deal-socio-economic-development
Japan aids Kingdom with grant aid and loans totalling $72 million
The Japanese government has decided to extend a loan and grant aid projects to the Kingdom totalling about $72 million to contribute to socio-economic development, including $1.8 million for the landmine action sector. ...
Japan to extend almost $73 million to support various projects in Cambodia
The Government of Japan will provide up to nearly $73 million in loan and grant aid to Cambodia to support various development projects, pointed out a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) made public this morning. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948443/japan-to-extend-almost-73-million-to-support-various-projects-in-cambodia/
Japan gives $72M for water supply expansion, socio-economic development
The Japanese government will extend loan and grant totaling $72.72 million for an ongoing water supply expansion project and the implementation of socio-economic development programmes in Cambodia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-gives-72m-water-supply-expansion-socio-economic-development
ADB lends $ 82 million to improve national roads in two provinces to boost economic development
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 82 million loan to improve 48 km of national and provincial roads in Prey Veng and Kandal provinces to promote economic development through the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Corridor. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2021-09-30-0955-224438.html
US help sought to develop, improve road infrastructure
Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol has sought the help of United States Ambassador Patrick Murphy to help build reliable roads in Cambodia by providing adequate tools and materials. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945101/us-help-sought-to-develop-improve-road-infrastructure/
USAIDS donates $5 million towards improvement of life of Khmer Rouge survivors
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Cambodia donated an additional $5 million towards the improvement of living conditions of Khmer Rouge survivors. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50941437/usaids-donates-5-million-towards-improvement-of-life-of-khmer-rouge-survivors/
CMAA receives $1 million aid from China for demining efforts
China’s Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister Wu Jianghao signed an agreement with Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) vice-president Ly Thuch to provide equipment worth about $1 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50934480/cmaa-receives-1-million-aid-from-china-for-demining-efforts/
China donates another 3mil doses of vaccine
To accelerate the momentum of giving the Covid-19 booster shot to double vaccinated people, the Chinese government is again at the forefront of donating an additional three million doses of the vaccine to help Cambodia achieve its set goal. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50934476/china-donates-another-3mil-doses-of-vaccine/
China pledges bilateral cooperation and $270 million for development projects
In a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong on Sunday, China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi pledged a $270 million grant and an additional three million Covid-19 vaccine doses, calling Cambodia one of Beijing’s closest allies in southeast Asia. ...
Cambodia and China ink six key cooperation documents
Cambodia and China this evening signed six important documents, including a grant aid of US$270 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50933942/cambodia-and-china-ink-six-key-cooperation-documents/
China Covid-19 vaccines the best source for boosters: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen said Chinese-made Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines could be administered as booster shots in Cambodia because of their plentiful availability as the Kingdom continues to rely on China as its “strategic backer” for vaccines supply. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-covid-19-vaccines-best-source-boosters-pm
Strength and support: China continues to help in the fight against C-19
Cambodia yesterday received an additional 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine from China to combat Covid-19. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50921537/strength-and-support-china-continues-to-help-in-the-fight-against-c-19/
Australia provides $65M for development in Cambodia
The Australian government announced an aid package of approximately $65 million to Cambodia for its five-year development programme. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/australia-provides-65m-development-cambodia
Australia assists Cambodia in development of new rice variety
The Australian Embassy in Cambodia claimed that it is supporting the development of fragrant rice varieties. The project is aimed at promoting then quality and market of Cambodian rice exports. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50917339/australia-assists-cambodia-in-development-of-new-rice-variety/
Japan commits to further helping development in all sectors
The Japanese government is committed to further helping Cambodia restore the development in all sectors in the post-Covid-19 pandemic, notably boosting more investment to Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50914928/japan-commits-to-further-helping-development-in-all-sectors/
NGOs urge transparency for $52 mil US donation for Mekong region
After United States Secretary of State Antony J Blinken announced the US pledge to donate $52 million to Mekong countries for development, NGOs have come forward asking the government to utilise the donation with transparency. ...
China committed to provide medical aid to end the pandemic
On Sunday, the Chinese Embassy announced that China is committed to be a solid backbone for providing vaccines for the campaign drives in Cambodia and firmly supports the Cambodian government in its fight against Covid-19. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50907260/china-committed-to-provide-medical-aid-to-end-the-pandemic/
Deputy PM to sign $3.3 mn grant aid deal with Japan
Japan is granting more than $3.3 million to Cambodia for this year’s Human Resource Development Scholarship. The Exchange of Notes and related documents on the extension of the grant aid will take place today with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn and ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50901340/deputy-pm-to-sign-3-3-mn-grant-aid-deal-with-japan/
Deputy Prime Minister to sign $3.3 million HR grant aid agreement with Japan
Japan is granting more than $3.3 million to Cambodia for this year’s Human Resource Development Scholarship. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50900157/deputy-prime-minister-to-sign-3-3-million-hr-grant-aid-agreement-with-japan/
China gives $2.5M grant to CMAC
China has provided a grant of $2.5 million to support the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) ordnance clearance operations. The funds will cover operations for the 12 months of 2022, according to CMAC director general Heng Ratana. ...
Voun Dara
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/china-gives-25m-grant-cmac
China to continue demining aid grant
China will continue providing $2.5 million in grant aid to Cambodia to support mine clearance for the whole of next year. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50898024/china-to-continue-demining-aid-grant/