NR 31 Rehabilitation Project Achieves Full Completion
The rehabilitation and upgrade of Cambodia’s NR 31, spanning 53 kilometres, has reached 100 percent completion, marking a major milestone in the nation’s infrastructure development. The project, connecting Bek Kous at the NR 3 intersection to Kampong Trach district town and linking with NR 33, was officially announced as completed on 28 November 2024. This […]
Thailand to Build USD 420K Friendship Bridge Linking Chanthaburi and Pailin for Stronger Cross-Border Ties
Thailand has announced plans to construct the Chanthaburi-Pailin Friendship Bridge, a permanent link between Chanthaburi province in Thailand and Pailin province in Cambodia. The project, estimated to cost approximately USD 420,000 (15 million baht), aims to boost cross-border trade and tourism. The initiative was confirmed by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during a site inspection at […]
Arabic Firm DP World Explores Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Transport and Industrial Sectors
DP World, a global leader in logistics and transport based in the UAE, has expressed strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s transport infrastructure and industrial park development, marking a pivotal step for the Kingdom’s economic future. The announcement came during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of […]
Serei Sophon’s 11-Hectare Landfill Project Completed, Ready to Benefit Over 12K Residents
A new 11-hectare landfill in Serei Sophon, Banteay Meanchey Province, has been completed, marking a significant advancement in waste management for the province. Scheduled for a handover inspection on 20 November 2024, the project is a cornerstone of the second phase of the Tonle Sap Lake environmental management improvement initiative, supported by the Asian Development […]
Brunei’s Khazanah Nasional Targets Multi-Sector Infrastructure Investment in Cambodia
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, a leading investment firm from Brunei Darussalam, has announced plans to explore infrastructure investment opportunities in Cambodia, focusing on health, water resources, transport infrastructure (including railways and airports), and banking. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and Khazanah’s CEO, Mr. Dato Khairul Hamed, on 19 November 2024. […]
China Construction America Ordered to Pay US$1.6 Billion and Conflict of Political Interests Behind
A New York court has ordered China Construction America Inc. (CCA), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned China State Construction Engineering, to pay US$1.6 billion to BML Properties, the original owner of the Baha Mar casino resort in the Bahamas, after the contractor was found to have committed “many acts of fraud” during its takeover of […]