Ministry of Mines and Energy Launches Electricity Infrastructure Project in Three Provinces
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has inaugurated substationtransmission lines and distribution networks in Kampong Cham, Kratie, and Koh Kong provinces, built within the framework of a joint project with the French Agency for Development (AFD). The ceremony was held on 10 May 2022, at the power substation in Neang Kok village, Pak Klang commune, […]
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Two Main Roads in Svay Rieng to be Completed in 2023
Two main roads, a DBST road in Romduol district, Svay Rieng province, are scheduled to be completed in 2023, while both roads are currently under construction, according to HE Ouk Rabun, Minister of Rural Development, during the inspection of the road construction site on May 10, 2022. HE Ouk Rabun, Minister of Rural Development, said […]
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Angkor Botanical Garden in Siem Reap to Open Soon
The Apsara Authority plans to inaugurate the 15-hectare Angkor Botanical Garden, featuring grass fields, flower gardens, fruit trees, and wildlife for visitors on 9 May 2022, according to the Department of Information in Siem Reap province. Deputy Director-General of APSARA Authority, Mr Yit Chandarath, said that the Angkor Botanical Garden, located in Siem Reap city, […]
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ADB to Provide US$4.2 billion in Loans, Grants to Cambodia by 2021
As of 2021, the ADB has committed to 319 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling US$4.2 billion to Cambodia, according to the ADB Fact Sheet 2021 for Cambodia issued on 5 May. The loan, grants, and technical assistance focus on education, health, infrastructure, rural development, energy, transportation, and other important sectors. The ADB […]
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Cambodia-Thailand Reopen Anlong Veng International Gate After Two Years Closure
Choam International Gate in Anlong Veng district, Oddar Meanchey province has officially reopened after being closed for more than two years due to COVID-19. The official reopening was held on 9 May 2022 in the presence of Mr Pen Kosal, Governor of Oddar Meanchey province, and Mr Watthana Phutthichat, Governor of Sisaket province, Thailand, and […]
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NCSD Drafting Sub-Decree to Reduce GHG to Promote Clean Energy Investment
The National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD) has held a meeting to review and discuss a draft sub-decree on the management of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), mechanisms aimed at promoting investments such as clean energy, renewable energy, research, and technology transfer of eco-friendly technology, according to the meeting on 6 May 2022. Meanwhile, the sub-decree […]
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MISTI Cooperates with IBC to Establish Water Technology Training Institute
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), in collaboration with the International Business Chamber of Cambodia (IBC), and Max Syndicate (representing EZE Asia) are to establish a water technology training institute in Cambodia. This is according to the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between (MISTI) (IBC) on 6 May 2022. Both […]
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General Department of Taxation Strengthens Real Estate Valuation Skills for Effective Revenue Collection
The General Department of Taxation is conducting training courses on primary real estate appraisal methods and real estate surveys, and classifying property titles to officials for the efficiency of revenue collection in the sector. HE Ken Sambath, Deputy Director-General of the General Department of Taxation, stated in the training course on “Real Estate Appraisal” on […]
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Deputy Prime Minister Chea Sophara Works to Prevent Beach Violations
Deputy Prime Minister HE Chea Sophara, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, and Chairman of the National Committee for Coastal Management and Development has instructed the four governors of coastal provinces to jointly maintain the coastline and prevent the construction encroachments of beaches. HE Chea Sophara made the remarks at the ground-breaking ceremony […]
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Cambodia Requests ADB to Speed Up Census of Wastewater Treatment Sites in Phnom Penh
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Cambodia to accelerate the census of wastewater treatment sites in Phnom Penh as soon as possible in order to find ways to address the common impact of the shortage of a drainage network in Phnom Penh. The proposal was […]
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US-ASEAN Business Council to Mobilise US Energy Companies to Invest in Cambodia
The US-ASEAN Business Council will mobilize more US energy companies to invest in Cambodia as Cambodia develops rapidly in the energy sector, including in oil and gas. The remarks were made by HE Michael W. Michalak, Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director of the US-ASEAN Business Council, during a meeting with HE Suy Sem, […]
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ISUZU assemble plant in Kampong Speu province starts construction
K (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, a distributor of ISUZU vehicles in Cambodia, has started building an assembly factory for ISUZU vehicles in Kampong Speu province. Kampong Speu Governor HE Vy Samnang said on Friday that the construction started in late April after Khmer New Year. He did not detail the construction project. “There is nothing changed. […]
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