Projects Development
Master Plan of Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone Development in SHV 50% Complete
Preah Sihanouk province in Cambodia is moving closer to its goal of becoming a multi-purpose model special economic zone, with the completion of 50% of its master plan, according to Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province. The update was shared by the official on his Facebook page on 27 February. “The preparation of […]
Read MoreUS$4.6m Japanese-Aid Container Freight Station in SPSEZ Officially Inaugurated
The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Special Economic Zone (SPSEZ) has inaugurated a new container freight station, which was constructed under the “Economic and Social Development Program” of Japan. The program provided a grant of US$4.6 million to Cambodia, in response to a request made by the Cambodian Government in 2019. “The new warehouse, along with the […]
Read MoreThree Ministries to Talk with ADB on Restoring Canal Connecting to Kampot Tourist Port
The launch of the Kampot tourist port project has been delayed due to water depth issues although the construction has been completed. Three ministries, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, are currently negotiating to secure a budget to restore the canal that […]
Read MoreFeasibility Study Agreed for Phnom Penh-Battambang-Poipet Expressway
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has granted permission to a private firm to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of an expressway linking Phnom Penh, Battambang, and Poipet, announced HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, during his site inspection of the Third Ring Road construction on 28 February 2023. […]
Read MoreRing Road 3 Construction Reaches 90% Progress, Completed in May 2023
The first phase of the Ring Road 3 construction project, which connects National Road No. 4 to National Road No. 1, is reported to have reached a completion rate of almost 90% as of 25 February 2023. According to HE Senior Minister Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, who inspected the site on […]
Read MoreUS$5m Electronic Compliance Factory Officially Opened in Pursat
An electronic products assembly plant in Pursat’s Krakor district was officially launched 26 February. The inauguration was held by Director General of Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) HE Keo Rattanak, Pursat Governor HE Khoy Rida and CEO of Precise Electric Manufacturing Amorn Daengchot. Built with an investment of US$5 million, the factory is located in Toteung […]
Read MoreRussey Keo flyover to open for traffic in March
The Russey Keo flyover is set to open for traffic from 1 March onwards as the construction is reaching 100% completion, according to the announcement of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration on 24 February. This Russey Keo flyover project is 483m long and 15.8m wide. Built by the Overseas Cambodian Investment Company (OCIC), the construction […]
Read MoreGov’t spends over US$1bn to build small-scale infrastructures in 2022
In 2022, sub-national administrations will receive more than US$1 billion to build micro-infrastructure and implement more than 2,000 social services projects. Minister of Interior Samdech Sar Kheng said during the official meeting on 22 February, in the last five years (2018-2022), the transfer of the national budget to the sub-national administration has increased by 2.7 […]
Read MoreJapan provides over US$30 million to expand water supply system in Svay Rieng
Japan has granted Cambodia 3,986 million yen (US$ 30.6 million) to expand the water supply system in Svay Rieng province, according to the press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 24 February. This assistance was provided through an exchange of letters signed by HE Ouch Borith, Minister Delegate to the […]
Read MoreNew Khmer-Thai Stueng Bot bridge opens for traffic
The New Khmer-Thai border crossing bridge known as Stung Bot-Ban Nong Ean) has been opened for testing. The soft opening ceremony was joined by HE Prak Sokhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on 23 February. This friendship bridge is part of the new Stung Bot border gate project, which […]
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