Construction Focus
Cambodia Attracts Almost US$3 billion in Investment Projects in H1 2022
The Council for the Development of Cambodia has approved new investment projects and production expansion projects with a total investment of US$2,998 billion, an increase of 23.4% over the same period last year. According to the report of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, of all the new investment projects, domestic investments ranked first, […]
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As of H1 of 2022, Real Estate & Construction Growth Slowed to 2.5%, and 3% Respectively
As of the first half of 2022, the real estate sector has grown significantly, but at a slow pace of 2.5% due to the slowdown in high-end real estate sale-purchase activity, especially condominiums and apartments, according to the report on the results of the implementation of the budget for the H1 of the implementation of […]
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JICA Launches Smart City Approach to Solve Urban Problems in Siem Reap
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has decided to implement a three-year project to implement a smart city approach to address urban issues in Siem Reap from May 2022 to May 2025, according to the meeting on reviewing and commenting on the pilot project of the Smart City project in Siem Reap province on 21 […]
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Under the Belt & Road Initiative, What Does Cambodia Get?
Cambodia and China have had a good relationship for a long time, and this relationship grew rapidly as the Belt and Road (BRI) project stepped in to develop infrastructure and start free trade relations between China and Cambodia. At first was the development of casinos that grew like mushrooms, creating a huge influx of financial […]
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Cambodia & Thailand Sign MOU to Strengthen Bilateral Logistics Capacity
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia and the National Council for Economic Development of the Kingdom of Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the logistics sector for both countries. The ceremony was held on 19 July 2022, in the presence of the Secretary of State of the Ministry of […]
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Fifth Largest Bottle Manufacturer in the World Invests to Expand Market in Cambodia
Swire is a leading brand of beverage bottles in the United States and the fifth largest producer of Coca-Cola bottles in the world. Swire in Hong Kong recently announced a US$1.01 billion investment to expand the Coca-Cola market in Cambodia and Vietnam, according to Nikkei Asia on 18 July 2022. “This expansion of territories is […]
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MPWT: Road Construction Strictly Monitored for Quality First
HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport has provided a firm commitment that road construction must be strictly monitored. The minister stressed that construction companies must follow the techniques specified in the contract during a visit to inspect the progress of Roads 146B and 148 on 20 July. The project to repair Road […]
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MPT Committed to Eliminating Inactive & Negative Telecoms Players
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) and 45 telecom operators announced their commitment to eliminate inactivity and negativity in the telecommunications sector in Cambodia in a meeting on 14-19 July 2022. His Excellency Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, said that the meeting was held to strengthen measures to solve the problem of […]
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Cambodia Has 21 Solar Panel Factories Worth US$173 Million
21 solar panel factories are actively operating production in Cambodia with a total investment of registered US$173.3 million. HE Heng Sokkung, Secretary of State and spokesman at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, said that among the total factories, 18 factories are a result of Chinese investments and the other three are Cambodian, […]
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MAFF Introduces 4 Key Policies to Support Modern Agricultural Infrastructures
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) has set out four main policies to participate in the implementation of the National Policy on Agricultural Development 2022-2030 and to generate modern, competitive, inclusive, and climate-resilient agriculture. Secretary of State of MAFF, HE Srey Vuthy, remarked at the press conference on the 5-Year Achievement of MAFF […]
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