Infrastructure

The inauguration of the Boeung Thum Water Treatment Plant marks a significant milestone in Cambodia’s efforts to meet National Drinking Water Quality Standards and align with WHO guidelines. ...

According to the annual report from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), released in November 2024, Cambodia’s construction sector attracted nearly US $80 billion of investment capital over 24 years from 2000 to 2024. In this time there have been construction permits ...

Cambodia’s containerized import and export cargo movement has increased more than five-fold over the past 12 years and is set to double again by 2030, straining the market’s logistics capacity. ...

The Techo Santhepheap Angkol Beach Road, a $10 million project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of the ‘Second Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth’ initiative, has emerged as a major draw of visitors in Kep province, transforming approximately 3,000 ...

Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 gathers 300 participants to explore digital literacy, security, AI and data journalism through workshops, expert-led sessions and mentorship, fostering innovation, collaboration and practical solutions for Cambodia’s digital transformation. ...

Cambodian authorities plan to crack down on spam SMS hotspots by accelerating the approval of a cybersecurity law targeting hardware-based spam generation, alongside public awareness efforts and a ban on Fake BTS devices. ...

The Cambodia Digital Awards 2024 shone a spotlight on the nation’s digital innovators while unveiling ambitious plans to transform Cambodia’s digital landscape. ...

Public-listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) netted a revenue of $34.47 million in the January to October period in 2024, a rise of 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a recent report it filed with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). ...

Cambodia needs an investment capital of around $36 billion to implement the master plan for infrastructure developments in short- and medium-term projects 2023-2027 and long-term projects 2028-2033, according to a report by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.​​ ...

The $200 million Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province is scheduled to open for operations later this month or early next month, said Sinn Chanserey Vutha, secretary of state and spokesperson of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). ...

China has been supporting Cambodia in expanding its national network coverage, aiming to achieve 100% high-speed Internet coverage in urban areas and 70% in rural areas by 2025. ...

The government will utilise over $26 million donated by more than 720 thousand people to construct a new 250-kilometre border ring road and clear landmines in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri provinces. ...

Some 720,105 Cambodians from various backgrounds have contributed a total of $26,967,609 million to the Border Infrastructure Development Fund, reflecting their collective commitment to protecting and developing their homeland. ...

In a significant move towards advancing telecommunications in Cambodia, Japanese giants NTT Docomo and Nippon Electric Company (NEE) have initiated a groundbreaking partnership to establish a wireless network in the Southeast Asian nation, laying the groundwork for future 5G implementation, according to a story published ...

Three newly-built dams – O’ Te Thipadei, Sen Sokhadom and Sen Monorom – in the north-eastern province of Mondulkiri were inaugurated today morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia has now developed the capacity to irrigate nearly two million hectares of rice and crop fields. ...

Global Tower Corporation Pty Ltd (GTC), a prominent telecommunications infrastructure company in Cambodia, has secured $19.97 million in financing from Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank Malaysia) to support the expansion of essential telecommunications infrastructure across the Kingdom. ...

Over the past two to three years, the price of gold on the international market has steadily risen, driving up prices in Cambodia, even as the country exports refined gold to global markets. ...

Despite the rapid digitalization of Cambodia’s economy and society, many online citizens continue to struggle with digital illiteracy – particularly vulnerable groups exposed to online discrimination and fraud. As digitalization efforts increase, experts are urging the government to implement laws that protect social media users and ...

As the closing deadline for contributions to the Foundation for Border Infrastructure Development approaches, there has been a surge of donation. ...

Cambodia has raised $26.3 million from charitable people for border infrastructure development, and the fundraising campaign will be concluded by the end of the month, according to an official announcement on Sunday.​ ...

A consultative workshop on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) governance and ethics was held by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to gather input from relevant stakeholders and prepare a draft for the ASEAN Secretariat. “In governing GenAI, we must prioritise public interests,” said MPTC secretary ...

The Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) has handled more than 14,000 flights with 1.3 million passengers in the first year of its operation, the airport operator said on Wednesday. ...

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Operators announced discounts on terminals and operational fees for new flights and airlines to encourage the establishment of new routes and expanding business operations at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). ...