Projects Development
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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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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New Siem Reap International Airport Aims for 70% Completion This Year
The construction of the new Siem Reap International Airport will achieve more than 70% this year, said a senior government official recently. Delegate minister attached to Prime Minister Tekreth Samrach said the construction of the new Siem Reap International Airport project is still progressing remarkably despite the pandemic. The project is scheduled to be completed […]
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Japan to Build Cashew Processing Plant on Over 1,000ha of Land in Oddar Meanchey
A Japanese company YEBISS HOLDINGS plans to invest in a 1,000-hectare cashew processing plant in Oddar Meanchey province and export finished products to Japan and international markets. The plan was unveiled during the meeting between Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries HE Veng Sakhon and Director of YEBISS HOLDINGS Akira Taniguchi on Tuesday 25 January. […]
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Cambodia requests S.Korea to help develop water transport infrastructure
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has requested the Korea Economic Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to consider the feasibility of assisting in the development of the waterway transport system in Cambodia. This proposal was made during a courtesy meeting between Ms Minnie Chey, New EDCF Country Director for Cambodia and HE Sun […]
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New Road Connecting NR4 to Bokor Mountain Set to be Built Soon
A new 27-kilometre road connecting NR4 at km158 + 200 to Bokor Mountain is set to be built soon after two tycoons have agreed to cover the construction cost. The agreement was made during the meeting between Okhna Sok Kong, Okhna Mong Reththy, and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara […]
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Construction of Russey Keo-Chroy Changva Concrete Bridge 63% Complete
Construction of the concrete bridge across the Tonle Sap River from NR5 in Khan Russey Keo to NR6 in Khan Chroy Changvar is now 63.7% complete, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh on 25 January. This concrete bridge is being built parallel with the temporary iron bridge. After the […]
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US$297-million Tyre Production Factory Approved for Sihanoukville SEZ
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently given a permit to General Intelligence (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. to invest US$297 million in building a tyre production factory in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone. According to the CDC announcement on Tuesday 25 January, the investment project will create over 540 jobs for locals while […]
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MPWT to Build EV Charging Stations on PP-SHV Expressway & 15 Others Nationwide
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to establish at least 15 electric vehicle charging stations on the PP-SHV expressway and other potential spots nationwide to boost the usage of EVs in Cambodia. This project was discussed in a meeting between MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol and delegation of the Cambodian Automobile Industry […]
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