Study on revamping railway network concluded

China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Limited has recently concluded its study on revamping the railway system in Cambodia which started in May. According to Ministry of Public Works and Transport, China’s state-owned CRCC is compiling a report on the results of the study to submit to the ministry for discussion. Kong Vimean, spokesman and undersecretary […]

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Japanese firms seeking investment opportunities in renewable energy

Japanese companies are looking for opportunities to invest in renewable energy projects, according to the outcome of a meeting between H.E. Say Samal, Minister of Environment and representatives from seven companies. According to a post on the ministry’s Facebook page on 22 September, the firms are looking for opportunities to invest in renewable energy projects, […]

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Two more pedestrian overpass projects planned for Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Municipality has prepared to break ground in October on construction of two pedestrian overpass projects in Phnom Penh to offer safe passage to pedestrian commuters and avoid traffic accidents. Mr Sam Piseth, director of Public Works and Transport Department for Phnom Penh, said that ground will be broken on construction of the two […]

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Land ministry announces land use master plan 2035 for Siem Reap

The Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) published the land use master plan 2035 for Siem Reap on 20 September which will serve as a basis for the land management and development direction of the province. Base on this master plan vision, the government will design and develop ‘Siem Reap City as […]

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Phnom Penh Mega Mall set to open in 2020

The Phnom Penh Mega Mall along the Russian Boulevard has opened for tenants to move in with the officially opening set for 2020. Phnom Penh Mega Mall is a 10-storey building with a total construction area of more than 100,000 square metres and is being developed by Hassan Cambodia Development Co., Ltd. Mrs Ann Sothida, […]

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Ground broken on 32-storey Tax Tower in Chroy Changvar Satellite City

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) broke ground on 19 September on its new 32-story tax building in Chroy Changvar Satellite City which will be a new landmark in Phnom Penh. Construction began after the GDT purchased the land from the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) to build the US$60 million building. (Read more) According […]

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Chint Group plans to build electrical components factory for the energy sector

China-based electrical components manufacturer Chint Group plans to set up a factory in Cambodia to serve the energy sector, according to a Facebook post by Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. The plan was announced during a meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chint Group on […]

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Olympia Mall set for 2nd phase in 2020 to attract 50,000 visitors daily

Cambodia’s leading developer Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) will expand its Olympia Mall in 7 Makara district in 2020 hoping to attract around 50,000 visitors daily. Following the success of the launch of the first phase in June 2019, OCIC is constructing a second phase that will bring the total floor area to 12,000 square […]

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Understanding the Phnom Penh AGT development project

As Phnom Penh’s population continues to grow and the city is becoming busier, the government has been looking for solutions to overcome traffic congestion including the development of an automated guideway transit (AGT). According to a recent project review report Construction & Property Magazine received recently, the government plans to spend about US$1,843 million to […]

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Government plans to establish new Siem Reap city

At the 3rd meeting of the inter-ministerial committee for the Tourism Master Plan in Siem Reap on 16 September, the government outlined plans to establish a new Siem Reap city that would allow the construction of modern buildings. According to a Facebook post by the Ministry of Tourism, the new Siem Reap city will be […]

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