NR5 Prek Kdam-Thlear Maam Section Opened for Traffic
The newly-renovated NR No. 5 (Prek Kdam-Thlear Maam section) has been opened for traffic on both sides, according to a press release from the Department of Public Works and Transport of Kampong Chhnang Province on 2 January. In the meantime, the NR5 section between Kampong Chhnang city from km 74 + 000 to km 115 […]
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Cambodia Builds ASEAN’s Tallest Buddha Statue
Construction of the ASEAN’s tallest Buddha statue worth over US$30 million officially started in Cambodia’s Kampot province. The ground-breaking ceremony for the statue was presided over by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 4 January 2023. This project will be built in the area of […]
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Thailand to Help Set Up Modern Irrigation System in Cambodia
Experts from Thailand have shared know-how knowledge on setting up a modern and effective irrigation system with Cambodian officials and promised to help Cambodia implement the project. The matter was on the table for discussion during a 5-day trip of Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology officials to Thailand on 19-23 December under a […]
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CDC Approves 10 Projects Worth US$48.7 million in December 2022
In December 2022, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 10 investment projects with a total value of US$48.7 million to establish 10 factories in Takeo, Kampong Cham, Sihanoukville, Kandal, and Phnom Penh. The first firm is QUAN MING SHUN (CAMBODIA) NEW MATERIALS CO., LTD which will invest US$6.6 million to establish a […]
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AEON3 has Fourth Largest Solar Roof Compared to All Malls in Japan
Aeon Mall Meanchey or Aeon Mall 3 of Aeon (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. has installed 1.9 MW of solar panels on the roof, or equivalent to an 8,848.21 sqm of the roof. This solar panel is the fourth largest solar roof panel compared to all the malls in Japan, according to a press release dated 2 […]
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Renovation of Four Major Roads in Kratie to Begin Before April 2023: PM
The renovation of four major roads in Kratie province will begin before April 2023, which was confirmed by Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen during the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the new Mekong River bridge in Kratie on 2 January 2023. The first road is NR73 which connects Tbong Khmum and Kratie provinces […]
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Construction of Mekong River Bridge in Kratie Officially Begins
The construction of the Chinese-funded US$111-million Mekong River bridge in Kratie province officially began on 2 December under the auspices of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Wang Wentian. The project includes the construction of a new Mekong River bridge and a new road connecting NR7 to NR60B. The […]
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Gov’t Allocates Over 200ha of Land in Kirirom National Park to Private Firm
The Cambodian government has changed the usage of 221.94 hectares of land in Preah Suramarit Kosamak “Kirirom” National Park and allocated it to a private firm, according to Sub-Decree No. 126 dated 27 June 2022. The private firm receiving the plot is ONE MORE Ltd. However, the company has yet to announce the development plan. Currently, […]
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Gov’t boosts cement plant investment to meet growing demand
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen stated that there is a high demand for cement in Cambodia, which requires additional investment, while the five cement factories produce about 9 million tons per year. During the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and upgrading of two roads in Kampot and Kep provinces on 30 December, PM Hun […]
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Construction of SHV’s third wastewater treatment plant 74% complete
The construction of the third wastewater treatment plant in Prek Ochheuteal, Sihanoukville has been 74% completed, according Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction’s latest report. With a construction cost of US$20 million, the third station will have a capacity of 20,000 cubic metres per day using MABR technology. In Sihanoukville, there are already […]
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PM urges authorities to complete all land registration by 2023
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen urged the relevant authorities to 100% complete the land registration by 2023, especially lands around the Tonle Sap lake. PM Hun Sen said on 71 December the government has registered almost all the land plots nationwide with only a small amount remaining, but officers must accelerate the process. Samdech […]
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Ground Broken on NR31 & NR33 Expansion Project
The project to expand and renovate NR31 and NR33 in Kampot and Kep provinces officially began on 30 December under a concessional loan from China. The ground-breaking ceremony was held under the auspices of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Wang Wentian. The two national roads will be built […]
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