Construction Focus
NR No. 48 from Sre Ambel to Koh Kong Construction Progresses Beyond 62%, Set for Dry Season Completion in 2025
The ambitious project to restore and upgrade the 148-kilometre stretch of NR No. 48 from Sre Ambel to Koh Kong has reached a completion milestone of 62.11%, with completion expected in the dry season of 2025. This update was confirmed by HE Phorn Rim, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on 3 […]
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NR No. 31 Project Connecting Bek Kus to Kampong Trach Nears Completion with Over 95% Progress
By the end of June 2024, the project to restore and upgrade NR No. 31, spanning over 53 kilometres, has achieved 95.38% completion. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport confirmed this progress on their official Facebook page on 3 July 2024. The construction work, which began on 30 December 2022, is on track to […]
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Darasakor International Airport Set for Temporary Opening in August
The Darasakor International Airport in Khemarak Phoumin city, Koh Kong province, is scheduled to open temporarily at the end of August, initially operating domestic flights. This information was confirmed by Mr Sin Chanserivutha, Secretary of State and spokesperson for civil aviation, during a recent announcement to Fresh News in late June 2024. Mr. Chanserivutha stated […]
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Construction of NR No. 10 Reached 88.38% & Tallest Bridge Progressing Steadily, On Track for March 2025 Opening
As of the end of June 2024, the construction of NR No. 10, connecting Koh Kong, Pursat, and Battambang provinces, has reached 88.38% completion, while the tallest bridge, spanning 530 metres, has reached 43.50% completion. The road is slated for trial use by the end of March 2025, as per the latest update from the […]
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Kampot International Tourism Port Set to Launch Operations in Q3 This Year
The Kampot International Tourism Port will commence temporary operations by the third quarter of 2024, operated by local firm AZ Builders Co., Ltd. This announcement follows an agreement signed on 28 June 2024 between HE Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and Mr Lim Bunsur, Chairman of AZ Builders Co., Ltd. “The firm […]
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Bridge Across Mekong River in Kratie Province 55.8% Completed
As of early June 2024, the construction of the nearly 2km long bridge across the Mekong River in Kratie province has reached 55.83% completion, while the connecting road is at 41.81%. This progress was announced on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on 30 June 2024. The MPWT […]
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Hitachi Targets Southeast Asia Rail Market with US$1.6bn Acquisition
Hitachi aims to expand its presence in Southeast Asia’s railway market following its US$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 […]
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MOWRAM Dismantles Illegal Fence Encircling Stung Prek Tnaot State Property
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has taken decisive action to dismantle illegal brick fences surrounding the Stung Prek Tnaot forage land, a state-owned property. This operation was led by Mr. Ouk Vuthy, Undersecretary of State of MORAM, who headed a team to inspect the site located in Kandal Stung district, Kandal province, […]
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CFOCN Proposes Extensive Fibre Optic Network Installation Across Nine Cambodian Provinces
Cambodia Fibre Optic Communication Networks Co., Ltd (CFOCN) requested approval from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to undertake a significant project involving the drilling and installation of fibre optic cables across nine major provinces. This request was discussed during a meeting chaired by Mr. Lim Sidenin, Secretary of State of the Ministry of […]
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BYD to Establish Electric Car Factory in Cambodia, Signalling Major Economic Expansion
China’s leading electric car manufacturer, BYD, is set to invest in a new car plant in Cambodia, as confirmed by Prime Minister Hun Manet during a gathering with SMEs and artisans on 27 June 2024. PM Hun Manet also mentioned that two additional companies have applied to establish factories in Cambodia, further bolstering the nation’s […]
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