US$5-million Eco-Friendly Cup & Straw Factory in Pursat Province Begins Production

TK&D, a US$5-milion eco-friendly cup and straw production factory located in Kroko district, Pursat province has officially opened for operation. Founder of TK & D Lok Chumteav Tith Sokhom said during the opening ceremony on 19 September that the factory will produce paper cups and straws from flour of rice, corn, and cassava without any added chemicals. “This kind of factory is quit...

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Construction Begins on SHV’s Third Large-Scale Water Treatment Plant

The Sihanoukville Provincial Administration has officially begun construction of the third large-scale water treatment plant, in response to the gradual increase of wastewater due to the growth of commercial and tourism activities. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday 17 September in the presence of Sihanoukville Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun. Located in Village 4 of Sangkat 4, the t...

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US$1.4 million Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital 80% Complete

The construction of the Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital in Tbong Khnum province is almost 80% complete, while the provincial administration is speeding up the progress aiming for final completion by year’s end. Tbong Khmum Governor HE Cheam Chan Sophorn said during the site inspection on 16 September that the Kroch Chhmar District Referral Hospital was a gift from PM Samdech Hun Sen through the...

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Turkish Investors Seek Investment Opportunities in Cambodia

Turkish investors are seeking opportunities in various sectors in Cambodia, while the construction sector has also been selected in the prioritised list, according to the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce. The remarks were made during a Cambodia-Turkey Business Forum held virtually on 15 September. The forum was jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, t...

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As of 2021, Cambodia has Nine Registered Automotive & Automotive Component Factories

As of 2021, Cambodia has a total of nine registered automotive and automotive component factories worth over US$61 million, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation. The ministry’s data showed that the investments are from Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, and a local company. Of the total factories, two factories are automotive factories with a total inv...

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Construction of Two Major Bridges Connecting to Koh Norea Over 14% Complete

Construction of two major bridge projects, one of which connects Koh Pich city to Koh Norea and another connecting Koh Norea to NR1, on average are over 14.7% complete as of September, according to Koh Norea Project Manager Men Poly. Mr Poly told Construction & Property Magazine on Wednesday that the bridge connecting Koh Norea to NR1 is only 2.5% complete, while the other connecting Koh Pi...

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Koh Norea Development Project 48% Complete, First Phase Set for Completion in 2023

Construction of the main infrastructure for the US$2.5-billion Koh Norea development project remains on track despite the pandemic, as of September 2021, reaching an average of 48% competition. Project General manager Men Poly told the Construction & Property Magazine on Wednesday 15 September that there are five main parts of the construction, each of which has different progress. “The ...

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New US$3.7 million Septic Treatment Plant Set to Begin Construction Soon in Phnom Penh

The Phnom Penh Capital Administration has planned to build a septic treatment plant which is part of the projects to enhance the well-being of people in the city. The septic treatment plant project is a result of the joint cooperation between the Phnom Penh Administration and Association Internationale des Maires Francophones, an international organisation of mayors of cities in French-speaking...

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New US$21 million Ford Motor Cambodia Assembly Plant Set for Pursat Province

A new US$21 million Ford Motor Cambodia assembly plant is set to open in Pursat province soon, as the relevant government bodies and the investment firm have already reached an agreement. The plan to establish this giant plant was revealed during a meeting held on Tuesday 14 September between the Pursat governor, the Inter-Ministerial Committee, Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), an...

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China Hands Over US$150m Stadium to Cambodia & Signs Six New Cooperation Agreements

China has officially handed over the US$150 million Morodok Techo Stadium to Cambodia and signed six new agreements providing Cambodia with over US$270 million more in financial assistance. The two ceremonies were presided over by Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi on Sunday 12 September. With construction beginning in April 2017...

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