The construction of NR No. 10 has reached 88.38%, while the tallest bridge has been built at 43.50% (scheduled to open in March 2025)
As of the end of June, the construction of National Road No. 10, which connects the provinces of Koh Kong, Pursat, and Battambang, has reached 88.38% completion. The highest bridge, which is 530 meters long, has reached 43.50% completion. The road is scheduled for trial use by the end of March 2025, according to the […]
Kampot International Tourism Port to Start Operations in Third Quarter This Year
The Kampot International Tourism Port will open temporarily by the third quarter of 2024 operated by local firm AZ Builders Co., Ltd. The agreement on the port’s operation and maintenance was signed on June 28 between H.E Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport and Mr. Lim Bunsur, Chairman of AZ Builders Co., Ltd. […]
Nearly 2 km long bridge across the Mekong River in Kratie province, 55.8% completed
As of the beginning of June 2024, the project to build a nearly 2 km long bridge across the Mekong River in Kratie province has reached 55.83 percent, while the connecting road has reached 41.81 percent. This is according to the posting on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport […]
Hitachi Targets Southeast Asia Rail Market with $1.6 Billion Acquisition
Hitachi aims to expand its presence in Southeast Asia’s railway market following its $1.6 billion acquisition of Thales Group’s rail signal business on 31 May 2024, as China remains a dominant infrastructure supplier. This move enhances Hitachi’s ability to provide integrated railway solutions in Singapore and Malaysia. The announcement was made during a media roundtable […]
Progress Report: Tonle Bassac Bridge Nears 12% Completion
The bridge construction project over the Bassac River, connecting Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra, stands at 11.63% completion, with 36 out of 156 pillars already concreted, six out of 20 template exhibits installed, and several other crucial tasks underway, according to Mr. Phorn Rim, spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport reported […]
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 […]