Projects Development
Five Investment Projects Worth US$29.2m Approved for Svay Rieng, Takeo and PP
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has issued registration certificates for five investment projects with a total capital of US$29.2m to establish five factories in Svay Rieng, Takeo, and Phnom Penh. These private companies include: The first firm is “GORGEOUS LIGHTS CO., LTD”, which will invest US$8.1m to establish a factory to produce […]
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MLMUPC Approves Over 2,800 Construction Proposals in Eight Months
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) approved 2,811 construction proposals in the first eight months of this year, a decrease of 90 construction proposals compared to the same period last year. The approved construction proposals were valued at US$1.6 billion, a decrease of 56.7 %, according to the Ministry of Economy […]
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MPWT Minister Meets with Korean Ambassador & Related Firms to Accelerate NR2 & 22 Construction
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has met with a delegation from the Republic of Korea and other stakeholders to resolve issues and accelerate the implementation of the long-delayed NR2 & 22 renovation project. The meeting was held on 6 October with the participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of […]
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PM to Establish Another Development Zone in Peak Snaeng District in Addition to Run Ta Ek
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered Land Minister HE Chea Sopara to start preparing another new development area in Peak Snaeng commune on top of the newly Run Ta Ek zone for the people relocating from Angkor Park. Talking on 6 October, PM Hun Sen emphasized that the new Peak Snaeng development area will have […]
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Gov’t Enforces New Guideline for Small-Scale Ecotourism Projects in Two Protected Zones
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) and related partners have announced the implementation of guidelines for small-scale ecotourism development projects with an area of fewer than 10 hectares in two protected zone—protected forests and biodiversity corridors. MoE Secretary of State HE Rath Virak said on 3 October that the technical guidelines are necessary to effectively manage […]
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Two New International Hospitals Worth US$41 Million Approved for Phnom Penh
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved two private companies to build two large hospitals worth US$41million in Phnom Penh. According to a recent CDC announcement, the first project is a 117-bed international hospital with an investment of US$21 million. This hospital is located on Duong Ngiep 2 Street, Damnak Thom 3 Village, […]
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US$17m Development Project Approved on Koh Tbal in Kep Province
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given a permit to TRY PHEAP KOH TUNSAY RESORTS CO., LTD to build a US$17-million development project on Koh Tbal in Kep province. The project will create 105 jobs; however, CDC did not specify the details of the project, saying it is a tourism-related project. […]
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PP-SHV Expressway Opened for Trial; 9,000 Vehicles Recorded on First Day
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has been open for testing since 1 October 2022, for one-month free of charge. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on the first day, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, there were a total of 8,927 vehicles traveling on this expressway through 8 toll stations. If 9,000 vehicle […]
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Construction Begins on China’s US$10bn Pinglu Canal
Construction of the Pinglu Canal, one of the major projects of China’s new western land-sea corridor, began last month in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. According to China Daily, the project will cost 72.73 billion yuan or US$10.5 billion and will take 4.5 years to complete. The canal is 135km connecting Xijin Reservoir in Hengzhou […]
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Ground Broken on New Pumping Station in Russey Keo
Construction has begun on the new pumping station in Russey Keo district which will be able to pump up to 30,000 cubic metres/hour. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on 30 September under the presence of Russey Keo District Governor Ek Khun Doeun and Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh […]
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