Construction of NR10 connecting Koh Kong to Battambang 56% complete
The construction of NR10 from Battambang to Koh Kong has reached 56% completion and is scheduled for final completion next year, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. During the site inspection, the Ministry also tested the quality of the road foundation in some places and found that the company complied with […]
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New elephant roundtable to be built in Pursat
Pursat Provincial Administration plans to rebuild the elephant roundabout at the intersection of NR55 and NR10 in Bramoy commune of Veal Veng district. 505 elephants statue will be built at the roundabout to symbolise the Veal Veng district and attract tourists. The elephant represents the beauty of the rainforest, strong solidarity, and loyalty to the […]
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CDC approves investment projects worth US$17.6m in Takeo and K.Speu
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to three private firms to invest a total of US$17.6 million in establishing three factories in Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces. The first firm is “PENGJIAO (CAMBODIA) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD”, which will invest US$7 million to establish a garment factory located in Samrong village, […]
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Koh Kong authorities issue over 140k land titles in past 5 years
Koh Kong authorities have systematically registered a total of 140,451 land titles in the past five years, according to the press conference on 21 February. Meanwhile, the provincial authorities have registered 267 individual land titles and 27 state land titles. Recently, over 150,000ha of land in Koh Kong was reclassified to state-reserved land. (Read more)
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Construction of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant 90% Complete
The construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is 90% complete as the construction team is now drilling the ground to install a 2m meter water main pipe under the Tonle Sap Riverុំaccording to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on 21 February. The installation of Cambodia’s largest clean water pipeline will also enable […]
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New Landfills in Kompong Chnang & Pursat Officially Opened
New landfills in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat province built under a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have been officially inaugurated. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. Kampong Chhnang City Landfill is 10 ha in size and located in Trapeang Sbov Village […]
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Gov’t reclassifies 150,000ha of land in Koh Kong to be reserved state land
The government has taken over 150,000 hectares of land from eight natural protected areas and from the Ministry of Agriculture in Koh Kong province and converted it to state land owned by the provincial administration. as 50,000 ha has been given to people in the province. Koh Kong Deputy Governor Sok Soth said on 21 […]
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New ITC building to be built near Win-Win monument this year
The new Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) building is set to be built near the Win-Win Monument this year. The construction was scheduled for 2022 but was later postponed due to COVID-19 and other factors, an institute’s officer confirmed on 21 February. The institute has posted 3D pictures of the new building recently on […]
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US$1.5m Koh Kong tourist port set to be opened by end of March 2023
The construction US$1.5 million rebuilt tourist seaport in Koh Kong province is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2023. “The provincial administration has been building a tourist port in Khemarak Phoumin, which may be completed by the end of March,” said Koh Kong Provincial Governor Mithona Phuthong on 21 February. The port […]
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ADB provides a US$60m loan to build more infrastructure in Battambang
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided almost US$60 million to develop more infrastructure in Battambang. According to Battambang City Governor Leang Veasna on 9 February, the fund will be used for drainage system planning and repair of urban roads. The fund will be handed over to local authorities to implement the construction of underground […]
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Construction of NR48 connecting Sre Ambel to Khemarak Phoumin 18% complete
The renovation of NR48 connecting the Sre Ambel intersection of NR4 to Koh Kong province’s downtown with a length of 148 km, has completed nearly 18%. Koh Kong Governor HE Mithona Phu Thong said in the press conference on 21 February that NR48 is being upgraded to AC. NR 48 is part of ASEAN Highway […]
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Gov’t establishes 30 new villages in Kampong Cham province
The Ministry of Interior has established 30 new villages in Kampong Cham province, according to the announcement signed by Minister of Interior Samdech Sar Kheng on 9 January. In Kampong Cham city, there will be two new villages Boeung Kok III village and Village 6 “A”។ Koh Sotin district will have one new village which […]
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