Gov’t approves 5 energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 MW

The Government of Cambodia has approved five renewable energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 megawatts to increase the power supply to the national grid and contribute to reducing the use of carbon dioxide and ensuring the environment, and natural resources. The renewable energy projects were approved agenda of five renewable energy projects for discussion and approval in the ...

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First Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh reached 90%

The construction of the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh is about 90% complete, according to HE Nuon Pharath, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh on March 29, 2023. The first phase of the Faecal Sludge treatment plant will be completed by the end of April and is scheduled to officially inaugurate in mid-May. This project started construction in May 2022 on an area of 3 hectares in Phleu...

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$1.58Bln of Over 2K Construction Projects Greenlight in Siam Reap in Last 5 Years

In the last 5 years, Siam Reap has received a total of 2 305 construction projects, which accounted for 2.19 million square meters with total registered capital of US$1.584 billion, according to provincial governor Tea Seiha addressing at a March 29 press conference on the province’s achievements in the past five years. H.E. governor noted that during these last few years, Siam Reap province ha...

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165km of 14 New Road Spanning Six Districts in Kompong Speu Officially Inaugurated

A total of 14 new roads spanning more than 165km in length in Kampong Speu province, were officially inaugurated under the auspices of HE Hun Many, an elected lawmaker in the province, on 29 March 2023. The roads, which were constructed under the Ministry of Rural Development's management, include 153.25km of DBST paved roads and 12.38km of paved and concrete roads. The project cost is US$15.15...

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New US$60 Million Ministry of Interior Headquarters Nears Completion at Over 80%

Construction on the new Ministry of Interior headquarters in Phnom Penh is over 80% complete and is on track to finish by the end of June 2023. The progress of the construction was reviewed in a meeting on 29 March 2023. The new office building, which is being built on the old site along Norodom Street in Tonle Bassac, Chamkarmon, will replace the current headquarters and cost over US$60 millio...

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K (Cambodia) Co Ltd Launches $7M ISUZU Vehicle Assembly Plant in Kampong Speu

K (Cambodia) Co Ltd's $7 million ISUZU vehicle assembly plant in Kampong Speu province has been officially opened by HE Sok Chenda Sophea, Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), on 29 March 2023. The plant was approved by the CDC in early 2022 and is expected to create 166 new jobs in the area. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) notices issued in ...

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Mizuda Waste Management Eyeing Investment in Phnom Penh Waste-To-Energy Project

Chinese-owned Mizuda Waste Management Co Ltd is considering an investment in a waste-generated power project in Phnom Penh, according to the CEO of Mizuda Shan Jian Ming. The company is one of three garbage collection firms operating in the Cambodian capital. During a meeting with Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng on 28 March 2023, Mr. Shan Jian Ming expressed confidence in the Cambodia gover...

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Private Companies Raise US$307M from Stock Market for Infrastructure Development by Early 2023

Private companies investing in the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) have raised approximately US$307 million from the stock market by early 2023. The capital raised will be used for the development of infrastructure in the country, according to a report released by SERC on 28 March 2023. The report highlights the intended use of the proceeds, including developing clean water...

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JICA signs US$30m additional grant to expand water supply system in Svay Rieng

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed an amendment to a grant agreement with the Ministry of Economy to expand the water supply system (WSS) in Svay Rieng province worth more than US$30m (3,986 million yen). The agreement was signed by His Excellency Aun Porn Moniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance, on 21 March 2023. The grant aims to maintain the stability of the water...

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The modern and biggest, Techo Aphivadh Building at Calmette Hospital set to open in May 2023

The largest and most modern hospital in Phnom Penh, the Techo Aphivadh of Calmette Hospital, is nearly complete and expected to open in May 2023. The 12-story multi-speciality centre has more than 42,000 square meters total and can accommodate up to 328 beds. According to HE Professor Mam Bun Heng, Minister of Health, the construction work on the building is more than 98% complete. During a pro...

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