New $20 Million Cassava Processing Plant Breaks Ground in Kampong Speu to Boost Agri-Industrial Exports

The agricultural landscape of Cambodia reached a new milestone on the morning of April 27, 2026, as officials broke ground on a $20 Million cassava starch processing factory in Kampong Speu province. The ceremony, highlighted by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, marks a pivotal advancement in the Kingdom's efforts to move up the global value chain. By establishing larg...

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Svay Rieng Irrigation Project Reaches 30% Completion to Support 2,000 Hectares of Farmland

The ongoing restoration of the Kampong Chrey Kraom creek in Svay Rieng province has marked a significant step forward, with construction work officially reaching nearly 30% completion. This milestone was confirmed following a site inspection on April 26, 2026, by Mr. Thang Vyutha, Director of the Engineering Department at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology. The project stands as a vit...

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Cambodia’s Green Energy Revolution: Groundbreaking of $1 Billion Pumped-Storage Power Plant

Historic 1,000-megawatt Upper Tatay project in Koh Kong to serve as a massive green power bank for national energy security Koh Kong, April 10, 2026 — Cambodia reached a monumental milestone in its transition toward a sustainable energy future with the official groundbreaking of the Upper Tatay Pumped Storage Hydropower Project. Presided over by His Excellency Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and ...

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Cambodia Marks Historic Milestone with Groundbreaking of Funan Techo Canal Section 2

Prime Minister Hun Manet launches the 151-kilometer phase of the landmark waterway project connecting Kandal province to the coastal waters of Kep The Royal Government of Cambodia officially launched the second section of the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resource Management project on April 11, 2026, marking a pivotal step in the development of the nation’s most ambitious navigation network. Pres...

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Final Stretch of National Road 5 Renovation Surpasses Halfway Mark

Strategic 35-kilometer link between Serey Sophorn and Poipet targets 2027 completion as joint Cambodian-Japanese project enters critical phase The comprehensive rehabilitation of Cambodia’s National Road 5 has entered its final stages, with the segment connecting Serey Sophorn and Poipet now more than 51 percent complete. This progress update, reflecting data from the first week of April 2026, ma...

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Digital Modernization Gains Momentum: Cambodia’s New National Water Data Hub Nears 60% Completion

PHNOM PENH, April 6, 2026 — Construction of the National Water Resources and Meteorological Data Management Center, a flagship project for Cambodia’s digital governance, has reached a significant milestone with nearly 60% of the work now complete. The progress was confirmed during an on-site inspection led by His Excellency Chan Sinath, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Met...

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Cambodia’s Strategic Dong Kambit Reservoir Project Reaches 90% Completion Milestone in Kampong Thom

The construction of the Dong Kambit Reservoir, a cornerstone water management project in Kampong Thom province, has officially achieved approximately 90% completion. This progress was detailed following a comprehensive site inspection on March 27, 2026, led by His Excellency Chuon Bithol, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and Director of the Dong Kambit Res...

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Sihanoukville Port’s Deep-Water Expansion Hits Major Milestone as Phase One Reaches 65% Completion

The development of Cambodia’s premier maritime gateway has reached a significant turning point, with construction of the first phase of the new deep-water container terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port now nearly 65% complete. This progress update was a central focus of a high-level monthly review meeting held on March 31, 2026, where officials evaluated the ongoing implementation and safety ...

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$111 Million Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge Across Mekong in Kratie Officially Opens to Traffic

The Cambodia-China Friendship Mekong Kratie Bridge has officially opened its lanes to permanent public traffic starting April 1, 2026, fulfilling a key commitment to regional infrastructure development. According to His Excellency Phorn Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the bridge represents a vital artery in the nation's transport network. Construction on the $1...

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National Road 7 Expansion Project Nears Completion as Vital Economic Link Reaches 90% Finish

Accelerated construction on the Skun to Kampong Cham corridor aims for early delivery to boost regional trade and transport efficiency The expansion and upgrade of National Road 7, a critical infrastructure project connecting the Skun area to Kampong Cham city, has reached nearly 90% completion as of March 2026. This significant milestone was highlighted by Prime Minister Hun Manet in an update o...

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