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Cambodia’s Construction Sector Investment Surges to Over $7 Billion in 2025

Investment in Building Projects Jumps Nearly 70%, Reflecting Continued Growth in the Real Estate Market Investment in Cambodia’s construction sector reached over $7 billion in 2025 across 3,503 projects, marking an increase of nearly 70%. This information comes from a summary report on the 2025 work results and future directions, delivered under the chairmanship of His Excellency Say Sam Al, Depu...

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Phnom Penh Flood Mitigation Project: Relaing Rolaing Chrey – Sla Kou Canal Nears Completion

New 58-Kilometer Canal in Kampong Speu Achieves 99% Progress on Critical Water Diversion System to Phnom Penh from Flooding The construction of the Relaing Chrey Sla Kou Main Canal, a key component of the project to relieve and divert water away from the Phnom Penh capital and its surrounding areas, has reached approximately 99% completion in Kampong Speu province. This was confirmed following ...

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Cambodia Extends VAT Exemption on Essential Food Items

Prakas_548_MEF_17-11-25Government Supports Livelihoods by Absorbing Value-Added Tax on Basic Domestic Foods The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to continue granting exemptions from Value-Added Tax (VAT) on staple food items essential for the daily living of its citizens. This measure will be effective from January 1, 2026, and will last until the end of 2028. According to a declarat...

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Bentley Systems Powers DMRC’s New Delhi Skywalk with Digital Twin Technology

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has successfully inaugurated the 242-meter Skywalk at the New Delhi Railway Station, a critical infrastructure project that significantly improves commuter connectivity. The project’s remarkable efficiency and material savings are a direct result of the DMRC’s comprehensive reliance on Bentley Systems' integrated software solutions and digital twin techno...

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Cambodia Approves $276 Million Incentive Package for 19 Projects, Accelerating Sihanoukville’s Economic Diversification

The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the economic resurgence of Preah Sihanouk province, announcing a new round of special investment incentives for 19 projects valued at approximately $276 million. This decision follows a comprehensive review by the Working Group for Investment Promotion in Preah Sihanouk, which met on November 24, 2025, to discuss proposals for concessions, ...

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Cambodia’s Largest Water Reservoir Project Reaches 40% Completion in Pursat

Cambodia is constructing what is set to become the nation's largest water storage facility, Reservoir Dam Development Project No. 2, in Pursat Province, an immense infrastructure project designed to secure water for agriculture and bolster flood control. As of late November 2025, the construction of the facility has reached approximately 40% completion. The project, which began construction in ...

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ADB Provides $50 Million to Cambodia to Strengthen Financial Stability and Digital Infrastructure

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a program approach and a policy-based loan of $50 million to strengthen Cambodia's financial sector. This financing focuses on both banking and non-banking institutions, as well as enhancing the sustainability of the country's digital financial infrastructure. According to an ADB announcement on November 24, 2025, the Inclusiv...

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Bentley Systems’ AI and Digital Twins Lead the Charge to Save U.S. Bridges

In the wake of the 2022 Fern Hollow Bridge collapse, which highlighted the critical vulnerability of America's aging infrastructure, technology is emerging as the only viable path forward.  The crisis, driven by a funding shortfall and a lack of engineers for manual inspections, is forcing transportation agencies to embrace innovative solutions. Here are two examples of how Bentley Systems’ dig...

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One Road Break Ground While Nine Roads Over 70 Kilometers of New Rural Roads Inaugurated in Tboung Khmum

TBOUNG KHMUM, Cambodia – A new 6.30-kilometer rural road has commenced construction in Tboung Khmum Province, coinciding with the official inauguration of nine completed rural roads totaling 70.4 kilometers. The completion and launching ceremonies were presided over by H.E. Chhay Rithisen, Minister of Rural Development, and H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, on November 24, 2025. Th...

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Five Cambodian Provinces Receive 10 New Investment Projects Valued at $111 Million

The Royal Government of Cambodia has continued to review and discuss the registration proposals for 10 qualified investment projects, which are planned for five provinces with a total investment capital of approximately $111 million USD. This was announced following a “One Window Service Meeting” held on November 21, 2025, led by H.E. Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodia Investment Commit...

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