Australia Assists Cambodia in Revising Road Construction Guidelines, Standards, Policies
Australia is helping Cambodia amend and modernize technical standards for road construction and transportation infrastructure through P4I (Partners For Infrastructure) & the Austroads program. The three-day P4I workshop was held on 3-5 October and attended by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, relevant ministries, and P4I delegates. The purpose of the workshop was to […]
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MEF Minister Vows to Speed Up Fundraising to Fix ‘Forever-Damaged Kampot-Veal Renh Road
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Porn Moniroth on 7 October inspected the condition of NR3 Kampot -Veal Renh and promised to speed up the request for funding from China while also requesting the company temporarily repairs during the waiting period. On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister also approved […]
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DPM Inspects SHV Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ordering Four Upgrades
Deputy Prime Minister HE Aun Porn Moniroth on 7 October lead a team to inspect the wastewater treatment plant in Sihanoukville, while also making multiple recommendations to modernize and improve the effectiveness of the plant. Spread over an area of 16.2 hectares, the plan has a treatment capacity of 6,900 to 30,000 cubic meters/day. The […]
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Kampot Tourist Port Worth Over US$9 million Completed
The project to build a tourist port in Kampot province was completed on 30 June 2022, with a total construction budget of approximately US$9.27 million under a joint budget between the Asian Development Bank and the Royal Government of Cambodia. The progress of the construction project was mentioned in the inspection visit of the construction […]
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MPWT Minister Meets with Korean Ambassador & Related Firms to Accelerate NR2 & 22 Construction
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has met with a delegation from the Republic of Korea and other stakeholders to resolve issues and accelerate the implementation of the long-delayed NR2 & 22 renovation project. The meeting was held on 6 October with the participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of […]
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Chip Mong 271 Mega Offers Special Promotion During Upcoming Holiday
After opening for trial, the Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall has been attracting more and more shoppers to enjoy the products and services ranging from famous brand clothes, delicious food, and drinks, to many other luxurious products. During this upcoming holiday, the mall proudly invites everyone, especially those who have never been there, to come […]
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PP Authority starts restoring, decorating city for upcoming 2023 SEA Game
Phnom Penh authorities are beginning to repair and improve various roads throughout Phnom Penh in preparation for the 2022 ASEAN Summit and the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023 to be held in Phnom Penh. According to the meeting of Phnom Penh Capital Administration On October 6, 2022, led by HE […]
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PM to Establish Another Development Zone in Peak Snaeng District in Addition to Run Ta Ek
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered Land Minister HE Chea Sopara to start preparing another new development area in Peak Snaeng commune on top of the newly Run Ta Ek zone for the people relocating from Angkor Park. Talking on 6 October, PM Hun Sen emphasized that the new Peak Snaeng development area will have […]
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PM Hun Sen: No Relocation of Preah Dak Villagers Yet; Authorities Carefully Studying
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen confirmed that there have been no house demolitions or any order to relocate people in Preah Dak commune, asking residents to calm down as the government will study closely before implementing any projects. PM Hun Sen gave the statement on 6 October, in response to the gathering of Preah Dak […]
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Cambodia Attracts US$3.46bn in New Investment in First Nine Months of 2022
Cambodia attracted multiple investment projects worth US$3.46 billion in the first nine months of 2022, up 3% compared to the same period last year, a Council for the Development of Cambodia’s report showed on Thursday 7 October. In terms of the number of projects, over 150 investment projects were approved during the January-September period this […]
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Global Investors Eye Investments in ASEAN to Diversify Risk; Cambodia to Gain Benefit
Southeast Asia saw foreign direct investment surge by 42% in 2021, and that trend has continued this year, with some countries seeing record levels of FDI, according to the ASEAN Investment Report 2022. One of the reasons for the FDI surge is that a majority of investors are looking to spread their risk by diversifying […]
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MRC Reaches ‘Historic Breakthrough’ on Hydropower Dam Constructions
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has approved a milestone document that clarifies guidelines for how to design hydropower projects, to minimize the impact on ecosystems and communities along Southeast Asia’s largest waterway. According to the MCR meeting on 4 October, beyond this revised Preliminary Design Guidance (PDG), the MRC also agreed on a Guideline on […]
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