Construction US$20m Takhmao Water Supply Facility to be Completed in 2024

The construction of the US$20 million Takhmao water supply is scheduled to be completed as planned in December 2024, according to a site inspection on 6 December 2022.  According to HE Cham Prasidh, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, this project will tackle the shortage of clean water in Phnom Penh and Takhmao, and […]

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Construction of US$35 million Russey Keo bridge 89% Complete

As of early December, the construction of the Russey Keo cable bridge across the Tonle Sap River has been 89% completed, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh on 5 December.  Worth US$35 million,​ the new concrete cable-stayed bridge across the Tonle Sap is 20.5 metres wide and 500 metres […]

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AEON 3 Set for Opening on 15 December

Aeon Mall Meanchey, the third shopping mall of Aeon (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., is scheduled to open on 15 December 2022, according to the press release of AEON(Cambodia) Co., Ltd. on 15 December.  The mall will provide entertainment and education for people of all ages with the concept of the “Edutainment Mall” in the heart of […]

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Kuwait Mulls Investing in Energy and Highway Construction in Cambodia

The newly appointed Ambassador of Kuwait to Cambodia HE Mohamad SSHS Alhajri has expressed interest in investing in the energy sector and the construction of expressways in Cambodia.  The proposal was raised during a meeting between HE Mohamad SSHS Alhajri and Cambodia’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce HE Kem Sithon on 30 November […]

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PM ​Hun Sen Proposes Multiple Directions Forwards to ASEAN Smart Cities

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Mayors ‘Forum proposed multiple recommendations for building and connecting ASEAN smart cities.  The suggestions aim to further strengthen and promote ASEAN cooperation to build a sustainable and resilient ASEAN Community, which include:  – Ensuring peace, security, stability and prosperity, which are the […]

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New SR Airport to be Completed in 2023; Digital Connecting Transportation System Planned

Siem Reap International Airport Tour Transport Association (TTA) in collaboration with Nippon Koei Co., Ltd (NK) of Japan and Haystack Labs Studio Co., Ltd. (HAYSTACK) of Canada have drafted a passenger transport application for the new Siem Reap International Airport that is scheduled to be completed by March 2023.  The three institutions signed an MoU […]

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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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