Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Sees Significant Growth with Over 250 TEUs, 14% Increase, in First Half of 2024
In the first seven months of 2024, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported a notable increase in activity, handling over 250,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containers, reflecting a 14.94% rise compared to the same period in 2023. This surge in volume underscores the port’s growing importance in regional trade, according to the data released […]
Read MoreThe 5 Coolest Things in Infrastructure This Week
The northern hemisphere slogged through its hottest summer in 2,000 years last year, and 2024 could be even warmer. This week, we look at how digital twins are helping communities adjust to rising temperatures, fight wildfires, forecast and prevent flooding, and manage water resources. But summer’s also for swimming, and digital twins can help competitive swimmers improve […]
Read MoreEngineering Wonders of the World: Highest Railway Bridge on Earth Nears Completion in India
This article is the first in our new Engineering Wonders of The World series. The world’s highest railway bridge is in a rugged, mountainous area of northern India – and it is a sight to behold. Hovering 1,170 feet above the Chenab River in the Kashmir Valley of the Himalayas, the steel, arch-supported bridge is […]
Read MoreGov’t Establishes Kampong Som Municipality by Reallocating Five Communes from Prey Nob District
The Cambodian government has announced the formation of Kampong Som Municipality in Sihanoukville province by reassigning five communes from Prey Nob district, including Ream, Bit Trang, O’Oknha Heng, Boeung Ta Prohm, and O’Chrov. This significant administrative change was formalised through a sub-decree issued on 28 August 2024. Prime Minister Hun Manet declared that the newly […]
Read MorePhnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, a key contender in the Road and Highway Project in 2024 Going Digital Awards
Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Going Digital Awards in the 2024 Year in Infrastructure Event, announced by Bentley Systems on 15 August 2024. This announcement highlights the project’s innovative use of technology and engineering excellence, positioning it as a frontrunner in the global infrastructure arena. Every year, the Year in […]
Read MoreKampong Speu’s Rapid Industrial Growth: Over 423 Factories and 200k Jobs Created in 2024
Kampong Speu province is experiencing significant industrial expansion with a total of 423 factories now operational, including 30 newly established factories in the first half of 2024. These developments have generated over 200,000 jobs in the province, reflecting the area’s growing appeal to investors. This information was shared by HE Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Kampong […]
Read MoreVINCI Secures Management of Techo International Airport, Expanding Presence in Cambodia’s Aviation Sector
French conglomerate VINCI has successfully acquired the management rights for the Techo International Airport in Takhmao City, further expanding its footprint in Cambodia’s aviation sector. The company, which already operates Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and Sihanoukville International Airport, has now added the Techo Takhmao International Airport to its portfolio. This acquisition […]
Read MoreConstruction of the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge to Begin in Early 2025
The highly anticipated Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, which will connect Phnom Penh’s Chroy Changvar area to the Areyaksat night market in Kandal province, is set to break ground in 2025. According to HE Phan Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the ministry has approved the final report on the project, marking a […]
Read MoreReasons Why Borey Peng Huoth The Star Diamond is The Jewel of Phnom Penh’s 60-Metre Development Area
Situated in the rapidly expanding southern part of Phnom Penh, the 60-metre development area is anchored by Borey Peng Huoth The Star Diamond, an ambitious project that is reshaping the region into a bustling, densely populated urban hub. Renowned for its strategic location and impressive growth, the project is a magnet for homebuyers and investors […]
Read MoreTecho Takhmao International Airport Nears Completion with 82% of Construction Finalised
The ambitious construction project of Techo Takhmao International Airport, a Class 4F facility with an initial investment of USD 1.5 billion, is now 82% complete, according to AMS Central media on 27 August 2024. His Excellency Mao Havnall, Spokesman of Civil Aviation, confirmed that the remaining construction work, less than 20%, is on track to […]
Read MoreNew Bridge Planned to Enhance Traffic Flow in Kampot Province & Boost Tourism
The Kampot provincial authorities have announced plans to construct a new bridge across the Kampong Bay canal to alleviate traffic congestion and improve accessibility for both local and international tourists, particularly around the base of the Kampot Prek Bridge, which has been exacerbated by rising tourist numbers during weekends and major national holidays, as reported […]
Read MoreCambodia Raises Nearly USD 11m for Border Ring Road Construction from Patriotic Citizens
By 8pm on 28 August 2024, the Border Infrastructure Fund, dedicated to the construction of Cambodia’s border ring road, had accumulated nearly USD 11 million in donations from over 180,000 philanthropists, reflecting a strong spirit of national unity and commitment to national development. This significant contribution was announced by the Ministry of Information on 29 […]
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