Infrastructure

MPWT signs pact to boost northeast cross-border infrastructure

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Monday signed a new agreement with KCI-BOTEK JV, an international consortium, to accelerate the Cambodia Cross-Border Connectivity Enhancement Project (3CEP), an initiative designed to improve connectivity and border infrastructure in the northeast provinces. ...

Nhean Chamrong​
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769583/mpwt-signs-pact-to-boost-northeast-cross-border-infrastructure/

Japan​ ​loans​ ​$​292.2​M​ ​to​ ​support​ ​clean​ ​water​ ​and​ ​electricity​ ​growth​ ​in​ ​Phnom​ ​Penh

Japan​ ​has​ ​granted​ ​Cambodia​ ​more​ ​than​ $​292​ ​million​ ​to​ ​help​ ​improve​ ​the​ ​capital​’​s​ ​clean​ ​water​ ​supply​ ​and​ ​electricity​ ​in​ ​a​ ​move​ ​the​ ​nation​ ​hopes​ ​will​ ​support​ ​the​ ​Kingdom​’​s​ ​socio​-​economic​ ​growth​. ​ ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/japan-loans-2922m-to-support-clean-water-and-electricity-growth-in-phnom-penh

Cambodia, Australia pledge to achieve clean water access by 2030

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and the Australian Embassy to Cambodia, through the Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) are strengthening their collaboration on the Provincial Investment Plan (PIP) for the water supply sector, with the goal of closing ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501766373/cambodia-australia-pledge-to-achieve-clean-water-access-by-2030/

Cambodia needs over 3 billion USD to boost river transport and waterborne logistics

Cambodia needs a total investment of $3.25 billion to strengthen its river transport network and waterway logistics system, with 23 river transport projects planned to be implemented under the Comprehensive Master Plan for the Cambodian Intermodal Transport and Logistics System 2023-2033 (CITLS 2023-2033), according to ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501766379/cambodia-needs-over-3-billion-to-boost-river-transport-water-logistics/

Phnom Penh Autonomous Port revenue up almost one-fifth

Revenue from the business operations of the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reached over $32 million in the first eight months of 2025, an increase of nearly 20 per cent compared to the same period last year. Experts suggest that this figure is set to ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-autonomous-port-revenue-up-almost-one-fifth

Starlink devices still available for online sales despite ban

Starlink devices, including customer terminals and antennas, can still be found for sale across many social media platforms and e-Commerce sites in the Kingdom despite the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) issuing a strict ban two weeks ago. Starlink is not permitted to operate in ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501758111/starlink-devices-still-available-for-online-sales-despite-ban/

Air Cambodia agree to purchase of 20 Chinese commercial aircraft

Air Cambodia, the national carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese company Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) regarding the planned purchase of 20 China-made C909 regional aircraft, as part of broader cooperation in the aviation sector between the two ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/air-cambodia-agree-to-purchase-of-20-chinese-commercial-aircraft

$1.5 billion Techo International Airport opens today, transforming Cambodia’s aviation landscape

The much-anticipated opening of the $1.5 billion Techo International Airport today is expected to recast Cambodia’s global connectivity and future economic growth. The airport will begin flight operations today, with an official inauguration scheduled for October 20. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753371/1-5-billion-techo-international-airport-opens-today-transforming-cambodias-aviation-landscape/

Nham24 to shutdown after 10 years of operation end of Sept

Go24 (Cambodia) Co Ltd, which operated Nham 24, announced its closure, which takes effect September 30, 2025, after being in operation since 2016. ...

Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/nham24-to-shutdown-after-10-years-of-operation-by-end-of-sept

Despite hotel growth, Siem Reap's tourism faces challenges

A total of 587 hotel projects are now open in Siem Reap, according to a new report. While this shows long-term economic promise, travel professionals are optimistic, citing a slow tourism recovery and a pressing need for better infrastructure and more diverse activities to attract ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/despite-hotel-growth-siem-reaps-tourism-faces-challenges

Xi Jinping Boulevard closed for three years for Mekong bridge construction

Xi Jinping Boulevard in Phnom Penh has been closed until February 2028 to allow construction of the 3.7km Mekong River Bridge linking the capital with Kandal province, with traffic diverted to alternative routes during the three-year project. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/xi-jinping-boulevard-closed-for-three-years-for-mekong-bridge-construction

Government driving EV uptick with reduced road taxes

With the goal of promoting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambodia, the government — through the Ministry of Economy and Finance — has announced that it will reduce the road tax rates charged for various types of EV. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-driving-ev-uptick-with-reduced-road-taxes

Public buses to serve Techo airport as metro project still under study

With the opening of Techo International Airport looming, Phnom Penh authorities have pledged to plug the public transport gap by providing a bus service as plans to develop a more advanced light rail and subway system to connect the city and the airport remain under ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/public-buses-to-serve-techo-airport-as-metro-project-still-under-study

Sihanoukville port’s net profit falls by half in Q2’25

The state-owned deep sea port recorded unrealised foreign exchange losses which lowered net profit while revenue rose 30 percent on increased container and cargo throughput. ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/sihanoukville-ports-net-profit-falls-by-half-in-q225

Phnom Penh port sees revenue jump 20% Jan-July

The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) generated over $27 million in revenue during the first seven months of 2025, an increase of nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024. July alone brought in more than $5 million, according to a statement from the ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-port-sees-revenue-jump-20-jan-july

Pagodas provide shelter, hope for displaced Cambodians amid border conflict

With hundreds of thousands displaced due to the border conflict, pagodas have become not just relief centres but also brought relief to scores who suffer from fear and anguish as they seek shelter there amid lingering border tensions. ...

James Tostevin
https://kiripost.com/stories/pagodas-provide-shelter-hope-for-displaced-cambodians-amid-border-conflict

$35M multipurpose port project planned for Kratie

A $35 million multipurpose port is planned for development in Preaek Prasab district, Kratie province, aimed at boosting investment and facilitating the transport of agricultural products as part of the government’s push to attract investors to the northeast under a special incentive programme. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501739955/35m-multipurpose-port-project-planned-for-kratie/

Vaccination programme rolled out for displaced children

The Ministry of Health and UNICEF have launched an urgent vaccination campaign starting July 28 to support communities in Pursat, Battambang and Banteay Meanchey provinces, and beyond, to protect the health of children displaced by the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccination-programme-rolled-out-for-displaced-children

World Vision urges continued protection for children as ceasefire continues to hold

In the wake of the newly declared ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, World Vision International in Cambodia has launched an emergency response while calling on the international community to prioritise the protection and well-being of children affected by the recent border conflict. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-vision-urges-continued-protection-for-children-as-ceasefire-continues-to-hold

Cambodia strengthens UNESCO cooperation on groundwater, heritage conservation

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and UNESCO country representative Sardar Umar Alam met on Monday, July 28, to reinforce bilateral cooperation on the protection of natural resources and cultural heritage, with a particular focus on transboundary groundwater conservation and ecological sustainability. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-strengthens-unesco-cooperation-on-groundwater-heritage-conservation

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