Government Approves Nature Tourism Resort Investment Project on Koh Sramoch
The Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia has approved an investment project on Koh Sramoch in Sihanoukville for natural tourism development. The Cambodian Investment Board, under the Council for the Development of Cambodia, the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration, and relevant ministries and institutions held a meeting on the master plan […]
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New Port SHV Terminal Project Phase I to Start Construction at End 2022
The first phase of the new port terminal project in Sihanoukville will begin construction by the end of 2022, which will enable to handle ships carrying more than 4,000 containers. Thay Rithy, Deputy Director-General of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, said that in recent years, Cambodia’s waterway transport activities have expanded significantly, especially the loading and unloading […]
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PM Hun Sen: China Contributes Importantly to Developing Transport Infrastructure & Power
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that China is the major contributor to the development of transport infrastructure and the electricity sector in Cambodia. Speaking at the Forum on Future of Asia held on 27 May, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that more than 3,000 km of roads and large-scale bridges have been […]
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MPWT Discusses Impact of Takhmao Wastewater Treatment System Development Project
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) recently discussed the impacts of a wastewater treatment system development project in Takhmao city, Kandal province. The meeting, held on 27 May, was chaired by HE Suon Phearith, Director General of the General Department of Wastewater Treatment System, with the technical working group. The meeting discussed the […]
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Samdech Techo Hun Sen Promotes Law-Based Trading System for Sustainable Development
Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has urged Asia to open up its trade system and international law-based trading system, which is the highest value for ensuring sustainable global development. The PM made the remarks at the international conference on the future of Asia, held on 27 May. The RCEP pact is the […]
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Big C Bags Kiwi Mart in Cambodia
Big C has acquired Kiwi Mart, a convenience store chain in Cambodia, via its Cambodian subsidiary to strengthen its retail business in the neighboring country, according to the Bangkok Post on 27 May 2022. A big grocery and general merchandising retailer headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, Big C reached the acquisition deal last week, but the […]
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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Set to Reopen in June
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is set to resume operations in early June after being shut down for almost three years and the reopening is being made amid the presence of foreign tourists under the easing of health restrictions. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, an iconic heritage property in Southeast Asia, is set to reopen its doors […]
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Ministry of Public Works Calls for Private Sector on EV Installation Investment
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has invited and welcomed private companies wishing to invest in the establishment or installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, stating that the investment will contribute to promoting the use of emission-free vehicles in Cambodia. The remarks were made by HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of […]
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MWRM Joins Hands with JICA to Formulate NaSDeP
The Ministry of Water Resource and Meteorology (MWRM) in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a kick-off meeting on the Project for Development of National Standard Design Documents for Irrigation and Drainage (NaSDeP). According to the meeting on 27 May 2022, both parties have approved the work plan and agreed on the […]
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Government Adjusts Tonle Sap Lake Area by Nearly 20,000 Hectares
The Cambodian government has decided to adjust the area of Tonle Sap Lake by nearly 20,000 hectares for distribution to more than 10,000 families for residing and cultivation. According to Samdech Hun Sen’s special message on the Tonle Sap Lake on 27 May, Samdech Hun Sen assigned HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Minister and Minister of […]
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SSEZ to Build Second Phase Industrial Park to Accommodate 300 Factories
The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) is in the stage of preparing for the construction of the second phase of the industrial park, which can accommodate up to 300 factories and enterprises. According to the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, the first phase of the SSEZ’s industrial park has been completed, accommodating 170 companies, which has […]
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World Bank Provides US$169M Grant to Cambodia for Natural Disaster Resilience of Rural Roads
The World Bank has approved US$169 million in new financing for Cambodia to improve the disaster and climate resilience of the rural road network, which is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), according to a press release on 25 May. The new funding is for the Cambodia Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Management Project […]
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