CFOCN proposes the drilling of fibre optic cables across roads in nine provinces in Cambodia
Cambodia Fiber Optic Communication Networks Co., Ltd (CFOCN) requests the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to dig and drill across the fibre optic network in nine major provinces. This is according to the meeting chaired by Mr Lim Sidenin, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on June 21, 2024. […]
Guangzhou to invest $1.4 billion to build infrastructure for flying car by 2027
Guangzhou is set to invest over 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) by 2027 in the burgeoning “low-altitude economy,” targeting the development of services operating below regular commercial aviation altitudes. This substantial investment is part of China’s strategic push to invigorate its slowing economy, according to Asia.nikkei.com dated June 4, 2024. The ambitious plan involves building […]
Groundbreaking for Bak Kheng Water Treatment Plant Phase 3, Phase 2 Inaugurated
The third phase of the Bak Kheng Water Treatment Plant has commenced construction, while the second phase was officially inaugurated by HE Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, on 25 June 2024. During the inauguration, HE Aun Porn Moniroth stated, “The commissioning of the second phase of the water […]
Vietnam’s Trade Ministry Requests PM’s Approval on Cambodian Sand Imports to Address 2.3 Million m3 Demand
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to import construction sand from Cambodia to address the country’s annual demand of 2.3 million cubic meters. This recommendation follows a feasibility study indicating Cambodia’s ability to supply sand for Vietnam’s long-term construction needs, as reported by Vietnamnews.vn on 24 […]
World Bank Allocates US$145M to Enhance Cambodia’s Water Supply Infrastructure
The World Bank has committed US$145 million to Cambodia to support the enhancement of the country’s water supply infrastructure, a project that is expected to benefit over 113,000 people. Funded by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), this initiative will be implemented over five years by the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry […]
Thailand Declares No Charge for Vehicles Crossing Cambodia-Thailand Friendship Bridge
Thailand will maintain a no-charge policy for vehicles passing through the Cambodia-Thailand Friendship Bridge (Stung Bot-Bang Nang Ieng) at the request of the Cambodian government. This decision was confirmed during a bilateral meeting via video conference on 18 June 2024, attended by HE Peng Po, Minister of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia, and HE […]