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ADB to disburse about $90 million for rural water supply development
Two agreements to disburse $89 million to improve rural water supply.
Asia needs to spend $1.5 trillion per year in infrastructure: ADB
Developing countries in Asia and the Pacific will need to collectively find $1.5 trillion.
ADB releases new Cambodia partnership strategy
ADB endorses a new five-year country partnership strategy.
Rice storage facilities to be built with ADB assistance
Selected rice millers to build warehouses and silos to expand their storage capacity.
ADB book on Asean launched in Cambodia
Cambodia is the latest country to host the launching of a new book about Asean.
ADB urges NBC to take on more financial policies to support SMEs in the country
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has tirelessly played an important role as a regulator in the country’s financial sector. It has authorised monetary policies that have ensured the Kingdom’s consistent economic growth.
ADB raises concern over credit in property sector
ADB regards the continued buildup of credit in Cambodia real estate as a risk.
ADB hosts future learning workshop
The ADB arranges a workshop on Future and Foresight Learning focused on supporting the implementation of strategies.
Feasibility study for Phnom Penh Logistics Centre underway
Asian Development Bank is conducting a feasibility study for a logistics centre.
Rice millers to build storage facilities with ADB loan
Selected rice millers are granted access to $10 million loaned by ADB.
ADB approves $60 million loan for skills training
ADB approves a $60 million loan to Cambodia to boost labor skills.
ADB adjusts strategy amidst China-US tensions
As trade relations between the United States and China grow more rivalrous, the situation in the Indo-Pacific becomes increasingly vexed.
Cambodia underinvesting in agriculture research, ADB says
The ADB says that Cambodia is underinvesting in agricultural research.
ADB approves $7.6 million loan for solar
A $7.64-million loan to support the construction of a 100-MW solar power park.
Economy to grow at 7 percent this year: ADB
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow at 7 percent this year.
Ministry to diversify agriculture output
Agriculture Ministry to focus on diversifying agricultural production across the country.
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ADB project to bolster agriculture industry
With most local agricultural exports consisting of raw materials, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is now designing a multimillion project to increase the value of the agriculture industry.
Public bidding opens for 60-megawatt solar project
Private firms are called for a 60-megawatt solar plant project in Kampong Chhnang.
Cambodia can achieve SDGs, but deep fiscal reform needed: ADB report
Cambodia can achieve its social protection agenda under the (SDGs).
Water Ministry to implement two mega projects
Two mega projects totalling $380 million are set to improve water management.
ADB invests $20 mln in climate bond
The Asian Development Bank has invested $20 million in AC Energy’s maiden climate bond issuance, the bank . on Monday.
ADB offers aid after twin blasts in Mindanao
The Asian Development Bank offers help following twin explosions in Jolo.
Logistics centre planned for capital
Aiming to reduce freight costs in the country, the Ministry of Public Works And Transport is considering building a logistics centre in Phnom Penh to make multimodal transportation more seamless.
Trade facilitation remains a challenge for Cambodia
Cambodia has adopted an open, liberal market economy since mid-1990s with technical and financial support from various development partners, bilaterally and multilaterally.
‘Expanding Like Crazy’: local cinema king races to retain pole position
Cambodia’s largest movie theatre operator, Legend, is racing to open new screens.
Cambodia, ADB discuss $30m loan
Tourism Ministry in discussions with the Asian Development Bank over a $30-million loan to fund infrastructure in coastal provinces.
Prep for digital revolution must start now, ADB official says
The government should start refashioning its institutions and policies to adapt 4IR.
ADB invests in SME financing
The Asian Development Bank approves a $40-million loan to Prasac Microfinance Institution to expand lending to local SMEs.
