MISTI Sets New Regulations for Production & Supply of Clean Water

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has set new measures to increase the production and supply of clean water in Cambodia. Sim Sitha, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Industry, said on 29 November that the Cambodian government has launched a national strategic plan to strengthen the water sector in Cambodia. […]

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Four New Investment Projects Worth US$171.9m Approved for Sihanoukville

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to private firms to invest US$171.9 million in establishing a 5-star hotel and three factories in Sihanoukville. The first firm is MARITIME CITY CO., LTD, which will invest US$164, 4 million in the construction and operation of a 5-star hotel (582 rooms) and an […]

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Construction of New Siem Reap Hospital Building Over 28% Complete

Construction of a new hospital building in Siem Reap funded by JICA has reached 28% completion and is scheduled for opening in September 2023, according to an inspection by HE Mam Bun Heng, Minister of Health, on 28 November. The minister said Japan’s assistance in the construction of hospital buildings and the installation of modern medical […]

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Construction of Mekong River Bridge in Kratie to Begin Soon

The construction of the new Mekong River bridge in Kratie province is set to begin soon, according to the official discussion on 28 November chaired by HE Lim Sidenin, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. HE Lim Sidenin said the meeting allowed the firms to present the results of the […]

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BYD Auto Mulls Building 200 EV Charging Stations in Cambodia

BYD Auto, a major importer of Chinese electric vehicles to Cambodia, has unveiled plans to build 200 EV charging stations in various locations across Cambodia by 2023. The plan was proposed during the meeting between Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol and Regional Director of BYD Auto Industry Mr Henry Yip on […]

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Gov’t to Speed Up Land Dispute Resolution in SHV for Multi-Purpose SEZ

The Ministry of Environment has vowed to speed up the land dispute resolution in Sihanoukville to prepare the province to be the hub of industrial and trade activities in the kingdom and known as a multi-purpose economic zone. Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al stated on 25 November that the land dispute is the […]

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Ground Broken on National Vocational Tourism Schools

The construction of the National Vocational Tourism Schools (VSTs) has officially begun, aiming to enhance human resources in the tourism sector. The ceremony was presided over by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction on 24 November. The project will be built in two locations. The first […]

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Opening Date of Dara Sakor Airport Postponed Again

The opening date of Dara Sakor Airport in Koh Kong Province has been postponed until mid-2023 due to the delay in construction progress, said HE Sin Chansereyvutha, spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation on 23 November. The main reasons for the delay were the cash flow issue and the war between Russia […]

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Construction of Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate Delayed; Now 72% Complete

The construction of the Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate and the road connecting to NR5 will be completed later than scheduled and to date, the construction is now 72% complete, according to a meeting of the Procurement Review Commission (PRC) on 21 November. The meeting was chaired by HE Sokhom Pheakvan Mony, Secretary of State […]

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Construction of US$ 231m Hydropower Project Set for Completion in 2026

Construction of the Stung Pursat hydropower project is scheduled to be completed by 2026, while ongoing construction is accelerating the process, according to the inspection by Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem on 19 November. The 80-megawatt Stung Pursat 1 hydropower plant is located in Bramoy commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province. The […]

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