Construction Focus
Construction of PP-SHV Expressway 81% Complete
The construction of the 190-kilometre Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has been 81% completed as of January this year. The updates were shared by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s spokesman HE Vasim Sorya on 26 January. With ground broken in March 2019, the expressway is being built by PPSHV Expressway Co., Ltd., and inspected by […]
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FTB Buys US$10 million More of CAIC Bonds to Fund New Airport Development
FTB Bank has invested another US$10 million in bonds of Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd (CAI) to support the development of the Techo International Airport in Kandal province. With this additional investment, FTB’s fund in the new airport has increased to US$30 million from its previous investment of US$20 million, according to a press release […]
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New MPWT Service Centre to be Established in Sihanoukville
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport plans to set up another new public service centre in Sihanoukville to bring services closer to the people and make it easier to provide services effectively. The centre is scheduled to be launched in March, located at Fury Mall in Sihanoukville, said HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public […]
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ISI STEEL, NPIC contribute to building qualified engineers & architects through its 2021 award
ISI STEEL, the largest and leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality steel products in Cambodia, in cooperation with the National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia (NPIC) has delivered awards to the winners of its 2021 Best Architectural Competition under the theme of ‘Sustainability’. The award handing ceremony was held on 20 January at NPIC, where a […]
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MPWT Urges Japanese Firm to Help Establish Vehicle Inspection Service at Aeon Malls
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has urged a Japanese company to consider opening a vehicle technical inspection centre at Aeon Mall 1 and Aeon Mall 2. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol discussed the project in a meeting held on 26 January with Marubeni ASEAN PTE.LTD representative Mr Takeshi […]
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CGCC Buys US$2 million in CAIC Bonds, Funding New Airport Development
The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia Plc. (CGCC) has invested 8 billion Riels (approx. US$2 million) in the guaranteed bonds of Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC) to support the development of the Techo International Airport. The agreement was signed on Thursday 27 January between CAIC Director Mr Charles Vann and CGCC CEO Mr Wong […]
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Construction on New NR5 Flyover in Russey Keo to Start on 30 January
The groundbreaking ceremony for a new flyover along NR5 in the Russey Keo area will be held on Sunday 30 January presided over by PM Samdech Hun Sen. The flyover is located at the intersection of NR5 and the Russey Keo-Chroy Changva Concrete Bridge in Kleang Sand village in Sangkat Russei Keo. The flyover is […]
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Construction of First Asphalt Concrete Factory Completed; Second Proposed
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to build a new asphalt concrete (AC) mixing factory in response to the increase of infrastructure construction projects. The new factory was announced after the construction of the country’s first AC production factory has been completed. Speaking at the annual meeting held on Thursday 27 January, […]
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NR21B Section Rehabilitation Project in Kandal Province 95% Complete
The expansion and rehabilitation of the 3km section of NR21B connecting NR2 junction to Prek Samrong Bridge roundabout in Kandal province has been 95% completed. HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport led officials to inspect the progress of the project on Wednesday 26 January. The road has a total […]
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Gov’t Changes NR10 Alignment to Reduce Environmental Impacts; US$60m More to be Added
The Ministry of Public Works and Transports (MPWT) will change the alignment of NR10 Koh Kong-Battambang to preserve the forest and environment, by repositioning from building the road through the middle of the Cardamom Mountain to a new detour route around the forest zone. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the 2021 Work Progress […]
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