ELT, Pointer Join Hands Developing New Large-Scale Innovative Residential Project in Southern Phnom Penh
Two renowned key real estate players—ELT Development and Pointer Property –have joined hands to develop a new residential development in the southern part of Phnom Penh along Hun Sen Blvd, namely Borey ELT Courtyard 60m. ELT Development is a reputable company and has been actively involved in building human resources and education in Cambodia for over 20 years since 1994, while Pointer Property...
Read MoreGDT to Send Property Tax Bills to Taxpayers’ Homes Annually to Encourage On-Time Payment
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) is planning to issue annual property tax invoices, just like water and electricity bills, and send them to taxpayers’ homes, to increase the efficiency of property tax collection. The remarks were made by HE Kong Vibol, GDT Director-General on 26 April 2022. "We are advising the units under GDT to issue the property bills and send them to each taxpaye...
Read MoreMPWT Launches Cambodia’s Third Charging Station in SHV
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has launched the kingdom’s third EV charging station at Furi Time square mall in Sihanoukville. The ceremony was presided over by MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol, UNDP representatives, and other relevant officials. Funded by UNDP, this EV charging station was launched after the first EV one opened at MPWT headquarters in March and the second on...
Read MoreBentley Systems Calls for Nominations for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its call for nominations for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. This juried awards program celebrates the most exemplary projects that represent going digital advancements in infrastructure. The deadline for nominations is May 23, 2022. The Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure categories include: ...
Read MoreJapan Seeking Investment Opportunities in Clean Energy in Cambodia
Japanese investors are interested in the development of clean energy and energy technology with high efficiency and carbon neutrality in Cambodia. The remarks were made by a delegation of Japanese investors led by HE Fumaiki Takahashi, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association and former Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia in a meeting with HE Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy on 25 April. ...
Read MoreConstruction of Expressway 90% complete, Set to Open in July
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is 90% complete as of April. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has confirmed that the expressway will be put into temporary use in July this year. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the site inspection on 26 April that the ministry is considering setting the speed limit to 120km/h in the first test drive stage, and a...
Read MorePM Hun Sen Urges China to Invest More in Cambodia, Emphasising Five Key Reasons
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Chinese firms to invest more in Cambodia especially in the prioritised sectors, emphasising five main reasons why Cambodia is a strong potential investment destination. This statement was made during a meeting between PM Hun Sen and three major Chinese companies led by Prince Group President Neak Oknha Chen Zhi on 25 April. The objective of this meeting was t...
Read MoreCambodia’s Second EV Charging Station Launched
The second electric vehicle charging station in Cambodia has been officially launched as the government has been promoting the use of electric vehicles. This new EV charging station is located at the 50th Caltex gas station in Sangkat Prey Sa in Dangkor district. The charging station is the second following the first one launched at the Ministry of Public Works in March with the help of UNDP...
Read MoreTS11 Multi-Purpose Port Over 80% Complete, Open for Operation by Early July
The construction of the TS11 multi-purpose satellite port of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port is currently 85% completed and is scheduled to be operational in early July 2022. The progress was updated by HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, during a construction site inspection on 25 April. HE Sun Chanthol said that the TS11 port is being built to support the development and su...
Read MoreNew Waterway Connecting Tonle Bassac to Kep to be Studied by China
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and a Chinese firm CRBC will work together on the feasibility study of building a new waterway system connecting the Bassac River in Kandal province to Kep province. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said on Monday 25 April that the preliminary study conducted by the ministry has been completed. The study has shown that it is feasible to develop ...
Read MoreGov’t Plans to Build Seven River-Based Ports
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to build seven river-based ports along the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap River to facilitate the transportation of products from the provinces to the port of Phnom Penh for export. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol mentioned the project during the site inspection of the TS11 Multi-Purpose Port Development Project of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port...
Read MoreNR2 & 22 Construction Poor Quality; MPTW Orders Urgent Fix & Sets Deadline for August
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has found that some parts of the construction of NR2 and NR22 are poor in quality and lack technical standards while instructing the restricting construction companies to fix them immediately and finish the whole project by August 2022. According to the site inspection of MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol, as of April 25, the construction has achiev...
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