Projects Development
Feasibility Shows ‘Okay’ to Bassac – Kampot Waterway
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced that the feasibility study of the Tonle Bassac waterway and logistics project has been completed, with no major technical, environmental, or legal issues found. The study was conducted by CCCC Water Transportation Consultants Co., Ltd, and its progress was discussed at a meeting between the […]
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Booyoung Group Expresses Investment Interest in Infrastructure & Transportation in Cambodia
Booyoung Group, a leading South Korean conglomerate, has expressed its interest in investing in Cambodia’s infrastructure and transportation sectors. The announcement was made during a meeting between the Booyoung delegation and H.E. Sun Chanthol on February 28, 2023. As Cambodia continues to develop its infrastructure and transportation networks, foreign companies like Booyoung Group are keen […]
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By 2022, Cambodian Government Implementing 19 Water Projects Worth Over US$747m
The Cambodian Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation has been busy implementing 19 water projects with a total budget of USD 747.49 million, according to a recent progress report on the ministry’s work activities. The total budget comprises US$ 129.49 million in grant financing and US$ 618 million in concessional financing. Among the 19 […]
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Chinese Company Invests US$200m to Build New Tyre Plant in Kratie
Qingdao Double Star Group, a Chinese car tyre manufacturer, has announced plans to invest US$210 million in a new greenfield tyre manufacturing plant in Cambodia. The company will partner with local mining company UBE Development Co. Ltd. to establish a subsidiary, Double Star (Cambodia) Tire Co. Ltd., for the investment. The new plant will be […]
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Cambodia’s Industrial Sector Begins to Bounce Back Post Pandemic
Cambodia’s industrial sector has continued to show promising growth, with 1,982 manufacturing factories operating in 2022 and producing a total output of $15,834 million. This represents an impressive 83% increase from the previous year. HE Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister and Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, revealed these figures at the annual meeting to […]
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New Oddar Meanchey Hospital Building Worth Over US$2m Inaugurated
The new Oddar Meanchey Provincial Referral Hospital building, valued at over US$2 million, was officially inaugurated on 1 March 2023. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Minister of Health HE Professor Mam Bun Heng. The hospital’s opening is expected to address the shortage of healthcare facilities and improve the healthcare system in Oddar Meanchey […]
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Master Plan of Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone Development in SHV 50% Complete
Preah Sihanouk province in Cambodia is moving closer to its goal of becoming a multi-purpose model special economic zone, with the completion of 50% of its master plan, according to Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province. The update was shared by the official on his Facebook page on 27 February. “The preparation of […]
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US$4.6m Japanese-Aid Container Freight Station in SPSEZ Officially Inaugurated
The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Special Economic Zone (SPSEZ) has inaugurated a new container freight station, which was constructed under the “Economic and Social Development Program” of Japan. The program provided a grant of US$4.6 million to Cambodia, in response to a request made by the Cambodian Government in 2019. “The new warehouse, along with the […]
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Three Ministries to Talk with ADB on Restoring Canal Connecting to Kampot Tourist Port
The launch of the Kampot tourist port project has been delayed due to water depth issues although the construction has been completed. Three ministries, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, are currently negotiating to secure a budget to restore the canal that […]
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Feasibility Study Agreed for Phnom Penh-Battambang-Poipet Expressway
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has granted permission to a private firm to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of an expressway linking Phnom Penh, Battambang, and Poipet, announced HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, during his site inspection of the Third Ring Road construction on 28 February 2023. […]
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