Technology and Engineering
MPWT to Manage & Monitor Infrastructure Construction Projects Through One-Stop App
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is speeding up the development of a new app called `PR Care’, aiming to integrate and systemise all data of infrastructure construction projects nationwide into a single online system for more effective management. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol chaired a meeting on Wednesday […]
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Cambodia Port EDI system to Go Online in August
The development of the Electronic Data Interchange System or Port EDI system is reaching the final completion with the plan to begin operation by August this year, while the working group is currently ensuring that the system is ready. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works Heang Sotheayuth met with the working group on Tuesday […]
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New Water Treatment Plant Launched in Kampot Province, Bringing Supply to 18,500m3/day
A new water treatment plant with a production capacity of 5,000m3 / day in Kampot has been launched, bringing the provincial water supply up to over 18,500m3/day. The inauguration ceremony was held on 9 January under the presidency of HE Cham Prasidh, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. The new treatment system uses the […]
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Cambodia Utility Infrastructure & Digitalisation: Koh Kong Substation Project Selected as Finalist at Bentley YII 2021
The Koh Kong 230/22-kV Substation of Pestech International Berhad has been selected as one of the finalists of the Bentley System’s 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, reflecting another small step of Cambodia’s utility sector toward digitalization. Being one among 57 finalists selected from nearly 300 nominations across 45 countries is an achievement not only […]
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UNDP, MPWT to Install Five EV Charging Stations Across Cambodia
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and UNDP are studying the possibility of setting up five electric vehicles (EV) charging stations across the country, including Battambang and Siem Reap. HE Chhuon Vorn, Director-General of Land Transport of MPWT, on 15-17 December led the team to inspect the potential locations before proceeding to a […]
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Japan to help set up CORS and GNSS system for land surveying in Cambodia
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been supporting Cambodia to constrution a permanent CORS satellite land surveying station and is considering providing additional assistance in setting up a GNSS land surveying network system nationwide in the near future. The two projects were discussed during a meeting between Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction […]
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10 Speed Cameras Along NR3 Begin Operation
Ten speed cameras along NR3 have been put into use to monitor and protect the safety of people driving on the road, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). During the site inspection on 15 December, Secretary of State of MPWT HE Kan Manae said this is the […]
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S. Korea innovates cement-based composite to make concrete generate and store electricity
Engineers from three major universities in South Korea—Incheon National University, Kyung Hee University and Korea University—have recently unveiled an innovation known as a cement-based composite that will make concrete surfaces of buildings generate and store electricity. According to the Global Construction Review report, with this innovation installed, the structure can generate and store electricity through […]
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Cambodia to Build More Water Treatment Plants in All Coastal & Riverside Provinces
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that Cambodia will build more standardised sewage systems and wastewater treatment plants in all coastal and riverside provinces to promote sustainable development. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 1 December. “Modern cities do not need only big […]
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PM Embraces “Khmer Can Do It” Motto: Cambodia Puts Best Effort to Self-Finance Infrastructure Projects
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has proudly embraced the “Khmer Can Do It” slogan, stating Cambodia will put its best effort to self-finance and build its own infrastructure development projects if possible, aiming to reduce reliance on FDI or development partners. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure […]
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