Infrastructure
Cambodia’s international airports welcome 18% more passengers Jan-Apr
Cambodia’s aviation sector continues to show positive growth, with more than 22,000 flights and over 2.5 million passengers passing through the country’s three international airports in the first four months of 2025, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). ...
Factory worker killed, 41 injured in Kampong Speu bus crash
A 21-year-old woman has died and 41 other workers sustained injuries in a May 7 traffic accident on National Road 44 in Kampong Speu province’s Veal Pong commune, in Oudong Me Chey town. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/factory-worker-killed-41-injured-in-kampong-speu-bus-crash
Techo International Airport tipped to begin operations in second week of July
The first phase of the construction of Techo International Airport (TIA) is currently in its final stages of technical inspection and assessments. The airport is expected to begin operations in the second week of July. ...
Manet outlines plans to accelerate capacity of Sihanoukville port
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that the government is continuing its efforts to expand and strengthen the capacity of its largest deep-sea international port while also reducing the complexity of its standard operating procedures (SOPs), to help boost national economic growth through the ...
China-funded highway brings Cambodia’s development into fast lane
Travelling southwest from Phnom Penh, a 187-km highway connecting Cambodia’s capital with the port city of Sihanoukville passes through 31 townships and 110 villages, including Voa Sar village. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501675194/china-funded-highway-brings-cambodias-development-into-fast-lane/
Russian, Vietnamese naval vessels visiting Sihanoukville, Ream base
Three vessels of the Russian Federation Navy have docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), while a Vietnamese gunboat is visiting the recently modernised Ream Naval Base. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/russian-vietnamese-naval-vessels-visiting-sihanoukville-ream-base
PPAP reports significant 29% growth in Q1
The listed-Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported an increase in its business operations in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, reflecting the improving economic conditions of the Cambodian economy. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501672008/ppap-reports-significant-29-growth-in-q1/
Cambodia home to 31 seaports, 88 river ports
Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Monday announced that Cambodia has a total of 119 ports nationwide, including 31 seaports and 88 river ports, reflecting the development progress in the water transport sector. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501672516/cambodia-home-to-31-seaports-88-river-ports/
Xi’s visit puts Cambodia’s $4B railway project back in spotlight
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Cambodia once again ignited the hopes of the $4 billion high-speed railway project, as the Chinese ambassador announced productive discussions with the Royal Government on Saturday. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501672600/xis-visit-puts-cambodias-4b-railway-project-back-in-spotlight/
International port looks to jumpstart Kampot tourism
Hopes are high that the new Kampot International Tourism Port will be a driving force in attracting domestic and international visitors to the province in greater numbers. It is also expected to promote more recreational travel to several islands. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-port-looks-to-jumpstart-kampot-tourism
Phnom Penh port operator reports operations, revenue up one third in Q1
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) has reported a positive first quarter performance, with cargo vessel traffic, container volume and revenue all increasing by approximately 30%. ...
Japanese navy first international guests at Ream Naval Base
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels, the “Bungo” and “Etazima”, docked at Ream Naval Base today. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-navy-first-international-guests-at-ream-naval-base
Funan Techo Canal advances with contracts signed during Xi visit
The FunanTecho Canal Project has made significant progress, dispelling doubts about China’s potential withdrawal, as agreements and contracts were signed with a Chinese company during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Cambodia on April 17-18. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/funan-techo-canal-advances-with-contracts-signed-during-xi-visit
New access bridges, stairs on way for Koh Kong eco-tourism attraction
Four wooden bridges and staircases leading up to “Phnom Mrech Kongkeb,” located in the Stung Areng eco-tourism community in Koh Kong province’s Thma Bang district, are set to be renovated to better accommodate tourists. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-access-bridges-stairs-on-way-for-koh-kong-eco-tourism-attraction
Cambodia’s tallest bridge connected to road network ahead of KNY opening
The highest bridge in Cambodia, located on National Road 10 in Pursat province, was connected to the national road network this morning, April 8. The 90 metre-high bridge will be temporarily opened to light vehicle traffic— mainly for tourists and families — during the daytime ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-s-tallest-bridge-connected-to-road-network-ahead-of-kny-opening
Kingdom lays out aviation target: 25 million passengers by 2035
Cambodia has set the ambitious goal of transporting 25 million passengers and 205,000 tonnes of cargo by air in 2035. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-lays-out-aviation-target-25-million-passengers-by-2035
Customs, DHL sign MoU to fast-track clearance procedures
The efficiency of Cambodia’s logistics sector is expected to improve following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) and DHL Express (Cambodia) Ltd. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/customs-dhl-sign-mou-to-fast-track-clearance-procedures
Mobile phone connections dip 2.4 percent in Kingdom
The number of mobile phone connections in the country dropped by 2.4 percent between the start of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, according to latest data revealed by GSMA Intelligence, a research organisation renowned for delivering ‘mobile metrics’ from across the world. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501660419/mobile-phone-connections-dip-2-4-percent-in-kingdom/
PM announces Preah Sihanouk Province as Cambodia’s logistics hub
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has announced that Preah Sihanouk province is set to become the country’s logistics hub. He urged local residents to prepare for the opportunities this transformation will bring. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1660195/pm-announces-preah-sihanouk-province-as-cambodias-logistics-hub/
Upcoming trial of electronic cargo seals draws praise from private sector
Members of the Kingdom’s logistics sector have shared their support for a forthcoming trial of electronic seals – in addition to existing physical ones – for cross border goods shipments. They suggested that their use will enhance the efficiency of the transportation sector and could ...
Techo International Airport: Cambodia’s emerging passenger and cargo hub
Cambodia is set to mark a significant milestone in its aviation sector with the launch of Techo International Airport (TIA) in July 2025. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/techo-international-airport-cambodia-s-emerging-passenger-and-cargo-hub
SSCA outline six-year plan to boost aviation sector take off
Aviation officials have laid out how a new strategic plan will advance Cambodia’s aviation sector. The Kingdom’s three international airports were connected to 34 worldwide destinations by the end of 2024. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ssca-outline-six-year-plan-to-boost-aviation-sector-take-off
PPAP enjoys 30 per cent growth in cargo, container vessels
A steady rise in domestic demand for goods and exports drove a more than 30% increase in the amount of cargo that passed through Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) in the first two months of 2025. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ppap-enjoys-30-per-cent-growth-in-cargo-container-vessels
Kingdom’s tallest bridge open for 7 days during Khmer New Year
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that Pursat province’s Bridge No. 28, the tallest bridge in Cambodia, will be temporarily open to the public from April 11-17, before and during the Khmer New Year celebrations. ...