40km of NR4 expanded to 4 lanes

Ministry of Public Works and Transport is expanding a 40km section of NR4 from 2 to 4 lanes, while over 150km other will be widened to 10m. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on 23 February that NR4 was only 7m wide. With a US$110-million loan budget from World Bank, the […]

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Electronic parts manufacturing plant worth US$32m in Takeo officially opened

Meko Intelligent (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has officially opened its US$32-million electronic parts manufacturing plant in northern Takeo. The grand opening ceremony was on 20 February under the presidency of Lt Gen Hun Manet, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) deputy commander-in-chief and Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) commander. This is none the large-scale factory in Takeo province and […]

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Construction of NR10 connecting Koh Kong to Battambang 56% complete

The construction of NR10 from Battambang to Koh Kong has reached 56% completion and is scheduled for final completion next year, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. During the site inspection, the Ministry also tested the quality of the road foundation in some places and found that the company complied with […]

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New elephant roundtable to be built in Pursat

Pursat Provincial Administration plans to rebuild the elephant roundabout at the intersection of NR55 and NR10 in Bramoy commune of Veal Veng district. 505 elephants statue will be built at the roundabout to symbolise the Veal Veng district and attract tourists. The elephant represents the beauty of the rainforest, strong solidarity, and loyalty to the […]

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CDC approves investment projects worth US$17.6m in Takeo and K.Speu

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to three private firms to invest a total of US$17.6 million in establishing three factories in Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces. The first firm is “PENGJIAO (CAMBODIA) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD”, which will invest US$7 million to establish a garment factory located in Samrong village, […]

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Construction of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant 90% Complete

The construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is 90% complete as the construction team is now drilling the ground to install a 2m meter water main pipe under the Tonle Sap Riverុំ​according to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on 21 February. The installation of Cambodia’s largest clean water pipeline will also enable […]

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New Landfills in Kompong Chnang & Pursat Officially Opened

New landfills in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat province built under a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have been officially inaugurated. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. Kampong Chhnang City Landfill is 10 ha in size and located in Trapeang Sbov Village […]

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New ITC building to be built near Win-Win monument this year

The new Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) building is set to be built near the Win-Win Monument this year. The construction was scheduled for 2022 but was later postponed due to COVID-19 and other factors, an institute’s officer confirmed on 21 February. The institute has posted 3D pictures of the new building recently on […]

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Construction of New 14-Storey Information Ministry Building 99% Complete

The construction of the new 14-storey audio-visual building of the Ministry of Information has reached 99% completion, according to the site inspection by Minister of Information HE Khieu Kanharith on 20 February. The new building is located in the Ministry of Information complex along Monivong Blvd. The new facility is 14 stories high, 65 meters […]

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Chinese state-owned firm mulls establishing electronic & automobile industrial park in Cambodia

China City Industrial Group Co. Ltd. intends to establish an industrial park and multi-purpose investment zone to produce electronics and auto parts in Cambodia, according to Minister of Information HE Khieu Kanharith on 20 February. During the meeting, the Director of Baoxing Long Company in Cambodia Li Ji Ling representing China City Industrial Group Co., […]

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