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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Gov’t Waives Fines for Housing Developments for One Year
The Cambodian Real Estate and Mortgage Regulator has announced a one-year waiver of fines for Borey and condominium projects, starting from 1 July 2024. This decision follows the guidance of Prime Minister Hun Manet and the outcomes of the 19th Royal Government of Cambodia-Private Sector Forum held on 13 November 2023. This announcement was officially […]
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Gov’t Accelerates Resolution of 22 Investment Projects in Sihanoukville
The Cambodian government is expediting the resolution of 22 stalled investment projects in Sihanoukville, with a combined value exceeding $2 billion, under the leadership of HE. Dr Hean Sahip, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This announcement was made on the official Facebook page of the Special Task Force on Sihanoukville […]
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Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Secures Nearly US$10m from Green Bond Listing
Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc has successfully raised US$9.96 million from its green bond listing on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) to fund the construction of a wastewater treatment plant and its infrastructure. The official bond listing ceremony took place on 28 June 2024 at the CSX building, presided over by HE Dr Hean […]
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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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Cambodia Earns Nearly US$25m from Angkor, Koh Ker & Boat Ride Ticket Sales in H1-2024
In the first half of 2024, Cambodia generated a substantial revenue of US$24,952,996 from ticket sales for Angkor, Koh Ker, and boating activities, reflecting a significant boost in tourism. This information was revealed in a report released by the Angkor Institute on 1 July 2024. According to the report, 521,950 foreign tourists purchased tickets to […]
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Historic 2,000km Overland Convoy from China to Cambodia Marks Successful Inauguration of GMS Transit Facilitation
A convoy of seven Chinese trucks and passenger vehicles has successfully completed a historic journey of over 2,000 kilometres from China to Cambodia, marking the first implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Transit Facilitation Agreement. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced the successful arrival of the convoy in Phnom Penh and the […]
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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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