Cambodia and Korea Sign Contract to Fast-Track $235 Million Areyaksat Bridge Construction by Mid-2025
Cambodia and Korea have sealed a comprehensive contract to expedite the construction of the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, with work slated to begin by the end of the first half of 2025. The contract, signed on 25 September 2024, details the technical collaboration between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Korea’s Yooshin Engineering Corporation. […]
Final 35 km Section of NR No. 5, Valued at Over USD 52 Million, Reaches 25% Completion
The final section of Cambodia’s NR No. 5, spanning 35.14 km between Serey Sophorn and Poipet, has reached 25% completion as of early September 2024, according to Ministry of Public Works and Transport, 18 September 2024. With a project cost of USD 52.56 million, funded by the Government of Cambodia and Japan’s Credit Assistance, the […]
Hong Kong International Airport Surpasses Changi to Become Asia’s Leading Hub in 2024
Hong Kong International Airport has overtaken Singapore’s Changi Airport to claim the prestigious title of “Asia’s Leading Airport” at the 2024 World Tourism Awards, according to Seasia, 9 September 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as Changi Airport had held this top position for several consecutive years before the pandemic. The win highlights Hong Kong’s […]
Large-Scale Drainage Project on Phnom Penh’s NR 4 Surpasses Schedule by 11%
The construction of a major drainage system along NR 4 in Phnom Penh has achieved an 11% faster progress rate, reaching a completed length of 624 meters. The project, which is part of a broader effort to modernize the city’s sewer infrastructure, aims to improve flood prevention and sanitation across key districts. This update was […]
SHV’s New 253-Meter Container Port Inaugurated with Japanese Aid
A new 253-meter-long container terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port was officially inaugurated on 12 September 2024, marking a significant expansion for Cambodia’s primary port. Attended by PM Samdech Hun Manet, the ceremony highlighted the terminal’s modernized capabilities. The port now include advanced container lifts and loading equipment, boosting the port’s capacity from 550,000 TEU to […]
Three Key Rural Roads Near Completion in Kampong Cham & Tbong Khmum
Three rural roads spanning over 40 kilometres in Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum provinces are nearing full completion, with construction progress close to 100% as of 4 September 2024. The Ministry of Rural Development has overseen this crucial infrastructure project, which aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote agricultural trade. The first road, measuring 17.55km, […]