Economy to grow at 7 percent this year: ADB
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow at 7 percent this year.
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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.
ADB signs $250 million loan deal
A new loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank for $250 million to finance projects in key development areas.
World Bank predicts 7 percent growth
The World Bank has revised the country’s economic growth upward.
ADB says Cambodia to grow at 7% in 2018, 2019
Cambodia’s GDP will grow by 7% in 2018 and 2019, forecasts Asian Development Bank.
New funds to boost malaria endgame
Though vast amounts of money are spent on fighting malaria, unfortunately, a silver bullet in the form of a vaccine or drugs to fight all known malaria strains has yet to be developed.
Kampot’s seaport breaks ground
Construction of a much-awaited seaport in Kampot begins, with insiders saying the harbour will boost maritime transportation.
Myanmar seeks loans from Italy, ADB
Myanmar’s Union Parliament is discussing to seek approval for loans of 30 million euros from Italy.
Cambodia’s growth metrics need to make more sense
Using the conventional poverty rate as an indicator to measure Cambodia’s economic success will soon be obsolete, argues Sim Vireak.
ADB-backed solar park to be ready in November
The location for the massive ADB-backed solar park has not been determined yet.
Cambodia’s economic outlook
The Transparency Corruption Index in 2017 ranked Cambodia number 161 out of 175 countries.
Cambodia-Vietnam economic cooperation yielding good results
Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to enhance their economic cooperation and intend to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion in the coming years.
ADB disburses $90 million loan to modernise agriculture industry
Asian Development Bank’s approves a $90 million loan to help Cambodian agriculture.
ADB’s Asia-Pacific Strategy 2030
Takehiko Nakao outlines 10 priorities in the Asian Development Bank’s key strategy to alleviate poverty in the region.
Tech progress demands better welfare systems: ADB
Representatives of the Asian Development Bank discuss the role of technology.
ADB’s annual meeting kicks off
The 51th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting kickoffs today in the city of Manila, Philippines.
ADB’s assistance to Cambodia nears 2.9 bln
The Asian Development Bank has committed over $2.8 billion in lending to Cambodia.
