Korean EV Firm Camko Motor to Establish Electric Car Assembly Plant in Cambodia for Global Export

Camko Motor and Camko Infracore are preparing to launch electric vehicle assembly operations in Cambodia, a strategic move that taps into the rapidly growing global demand for electric cars. This ambitious plan was revealed during a meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and HE Kim Jin-pyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, along with Mr. Park Joo-bong, CEO of Camko ...

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Leading Chinese Firm Eyes Major Investment in Cambodia’s Agriculture & Livestock Sector

Shan Cun Group, one of China's largest agricultural investors, has revealed plans to explore significant investments in Cambodia's agriculture and livestock sectors. This announcement was made during a meeting on 5 September 2024 between HE Yun Heng, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and a delegation from Shan Cun Group. During the meeting, the company's representa...

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Cambodia to Host Architecture Festival, Showcasing the Nation’s Contemporary Urban Evolution

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction is set to organise the Cambodian Architecture Festival, aiming to highlight the nation's transformation and contemporary urban development. Announced by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, during a meeting on 4 September 2024, the festival is expected to ...

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Three Key Rural Roads Near Completion in Kampong Cham & Tbong Khmum

Three rural roads spanning over 40 kilometres in Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum provinces are nearing full completion, with construction progress close to 100% as of 4 September 2024. The Ministry of Rural Development has overseen this crucial infrastructure project, which aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote agricultural trade. The first road, measuring 17.55km, connects Kilo 10 vil...

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Stung Toch Drainage Rehabilitation Project in Kampong Speu Reaches 89% Completion

The rehabilitation of the Stung Toch drainage system in Kampong Speu province has achieved approximately 89% completion, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRM)  on 1 September 2024. This significant project includes rehabilitating a 51-kilometre-long small river, with a mouth width of 100 metres and a 40-metre-high dam. The river stretches 12.5 kilometres through...

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Construction of the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge to Begin in Early 2025

The highly anticipated Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, which will connect Phnom Penh's Chroy Changvar area to the Areyaksat night market in Kandal province, is set to break ground in 2025. According to HE Phan Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the ministry has approved the final report on the project, marking a significant milestone in moving towards the detail...

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Techo Takhmao International Airport Nears Completion with 82% of Construction Finalised

The ambitious construction project of Techo Takhmao International Airport, a Class 4F facility with an initial investment of USD 1.5 billion, is now 82% complete, according to AMS Central media on 27 August 2024. His Excellency Mao Havnall, Spokesman of Civil Aviation, confirmed that the remaining construction work, less than 20%, is on track to be finished by October 2024. “The work that ha...

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Chinese Association Proposes New SEZ on 32 Hectares in Takeo Province

The Chaosan Chinese Business Association has proposed the establishment of a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on a 32-hectare site in Bati district, Takeo province, with the primary objective of creating job opportunities for the local population. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between HE Vy Samnang, the Governor of Takeo Province, and Mr. Oknha Taing Lak Hav, President of the Ch...

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Chinese Firm Explores Investment in Cambodian Fresh Fruit Processing Plant

DOMI Biotechnology Co., Ltd. from China is exploring the possibility of establishing a fresh fruit processing plant in Cambodia, with a focus on durians and coconuts. This development follows a high-level meeting on 12 August 2024 between HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and Mr. Wan Yanhu, President of DOMI Biotechnology Co., Ltd. The company, which curren...

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NR No. 23 Rehabilitation Reaches 57.5% Completion with ADB Loan of US$21.68m

The rehabilitation of NR No. 23, a key infrastructure project in Cambodia, has achieved a significant milestone with 57.5% completion as of July 2024. The project, spanning 19.83 kilometres from Leuk Dek commune, Koh Thom district to Peam Reang commune, Leuk Dek district in Kandal province, is supported by a concessional loan of US$21.68 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), secured in...

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