Youth Rehabilitation Centre in Kandal Province Inaugurated

The Youth Rehabilitation Centre in Kandal Steung District of Kandal Province has officially been inaugurated, which will play an important role in helping rehabilitate and build better human resources. The inauguration ceremony was on Tuesday 28 December and was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Sar Kheng with the participation of Kandal provincial officials. […]

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CPBank buys US$10-millon CAIC bond, funding new Phnom Penh airport development

Cambodia Post Bank Plc (CPBank) has purchased a US$10-million bond of the Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC) to help fund the development of the new Techo International Airport. The purchasing agreement was signed on 28 December by CAIC Director Charles Vann and CEO of CPBank Toch Chaochek with OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Dr Pung […]

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Japanese firms mull establishing natural gas and solar power plants in Cambodia

The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia said that a number of Japanese firms plan to establish many development projects in Cambodia, especially in the renewable energy sector. The information was stated by the Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Masahiro Mikami in the meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on Tuesday 28 December. “Japan […]

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Cambodia Utility Infrastructure & Digitalisation: Koh Kong Substation Project Selected as Finalist at Bentley YII 2021

The Koh Kong 230/22-kV Substation of Pestech International Berhad has been selected as one of the finalists of the Bentley System’s 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, reflecting another small step of Cambodia’s utility sector toward digitalization. Being one among 57 finalists selected from nearly 300 nominations across 45 countries is an achievement not only […]

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Major Infrastructure Projects Broken Ground in 2021

Although 2021 was hit hard by the COVD-19 pandemic with several lockdowns and the spread of new variants, the Cambodian government has continuously upgraded and built infrastructure projects. Thus far, none of the infrastructure projects has been delayed. Here is the list of the major infrastructure projects that saw ground broken in 2021. US$19 million […]

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Domestic cement production reaches nearly 8 million tons in 11 months

During the 11-month period of 2021, five domestic cement factories produced a total of 7.9 million tons of cement, which is equal to the amount produced last year, according to Cambodian Cement Manufacturing Association Secretary-General Puth Chandarith. “From January to November 2021, it did not decrease in production, we produced the amount as we did […]

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Internet Providers Given 3 Months to Improve Signal Quality in Boreys or Face Legal Action

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has given three months to internet and telephone service operators to enhance the quality of all internet and telephone services in boreys or face legal action after the deadline. The remarks were made by HE Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, in a meeting with mobile phone operators, […]

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ISI Steel Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Growth

Advertorial ISI Steel, the largest and leading steel product processing and distribution company in Cambodia, on Saturday 25 December celebrated its 25th anniversary with all levels of its staff and customers nationwide. Held with strict health measures, the event gave away many special promotions and souvenirs to customers. The celebration was also to express gratitude […]

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3,263 Construction Projects Registered in 9 Months

3,263 construction projects were registered in the first nine months of this year, a 476-project decrease from the same period last year. Figures from the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued recently showed that the value of registered construction projects was US$4.6 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 20.6%. Of the total registered construction projects, 2,909 […]

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Construction Officially Begins on US$19 million Siem Reap Provincial Hospital Building

The construction of a new building in the Siem Reap Provincial Hospital under a JICA grant aid of approximately US$19 million has officially begun. Held on Thursday 23 December, the ground-breaking ceremony was presided over by the Director of Siem Reap Provincial Health Department Dr Kros Sarath and joined by other relevant officers. The building […]

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