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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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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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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 […]
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In four years, 36k Businesses Registered on Cambodia’s OBRP with Real Estate & Construction Leading the Way
Since the launch of Cambodia’s Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) four years ago, 36,509 companies have registered, with the real estate sector leading the way. As of 15 June 2024, the businesses registered under this system boast a total investment capital of US$11.13 billion, with the construction and real estate sectors contributing US$1.18 billion and […]
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Kampot Unveils Giant Clock Project to Boost Tourism
The Kampot Provincial Authority is set to construct a monumental clock standing 35 metres tall, with a face nearly 10 metres in diameter, aiming to enhance the region’s tourism appeal. The announcement was made by HE Mao Thunin, Governor of Kampot Province, during the first regular meeting of the Kampot Provincial Council of the fourth […]
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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 […]
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