Australia grants US$ 6.6 million to Cambodia to set up a water development fund
Australia has set aside AUD10 million (US$ 6.6 million) to assist Cambodia in establishing a water development fund and improving the implementation of water resources management, especially addressing the effects of climate change. This is according to the meeting between Mr Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Mr Pablo Kang, Chargé […]
A New Frontier for Conservation: US$520K Canal Project to Shield Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park
In a significant conservation effort, the Royal Academy of Cambodia unveiled plans on 5 May 2024 for the construction of a 52-kilometre-long canal to safeguard the expansive Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park. Spanning 6 meters in width and 2.5 meters in depth, this ambitious US$520,000 project aims to encircle and protect over 10,000 hectares […]
49km of Kratie Province Roads Revitalization Hits Midway Mark: A 53% Completion in Infrastructure Enhancement
As of 8 May 2024, the Kratie Provincial Administration has reported a significant milestone in the enhancement of its transportation infrastructure, with the rehabilitation project of two main provincial roads reaching approximately 53% completion. Spanning nearly 49 km, Provincial Road No. 377 and Road 377A are undergoing extensive improvements to bolster the quality and maintenance […]
Revitalizing Kampot: AZ Group to Invest Up to US$10M in International Tourist Port
AZ Builder, a subsidiary of the prominent Cambodian AZ GROUP, is set to invest between US$ 5 million and US$ 10 million in the rehabilitation of the Kampot International Tourist Port, a project that has faced delays since its inception in 2022. This strategic investment aims to rejuvenate the port, enhancing its accessibility for ships […]
Kratie’s Mekong River Bridges Approach Halfway Mark in $111 Million Project
The ambitious project to construct bridges across the Mekong River in Kratie province, valued at US$111 million, has surged ahead, with completion surpassing 49% as of early May 2024 while the road connection component stands at an impressive 36.24%. This milestone was confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s official Facebook page on […]
Phnom Penh Drainage and Diversion Project Reaches 60% Completion
The project aimed at draining water and diverting flows from Phnom Penh to rehabilitate 10 canals spanning 260 kilometers has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 60% completion. This update comes directly from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on May 4, 2024, marking substantial progress in addressing flooding issues in the nearby provinces. During […]