Road and Infrastructure
Phnom Penh Monorail Feasibility Study Complete, Subway Option to Follow Next Month
The feasibility study of the monorail project has been completed, while the study of the subway option is scheduled to be completed in the next month, according to Public Works and Transport Minister Sun Chanthol this morning. During the meeting with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), HE Sun Chanthol said that the ministry also requested […]
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Vietnam Plans to Build Over 9,000km of Expressways by 2050
Vietnam’s Transport Minister Nguyen Van The has said the nation is striving to build a total of 5,000km of expressways by 2030 and over 9,000km by 2050, according to Vietnam Plus. The ministry’s report issued last month revealed that Vietnam currently has a total of 1,046km of expressways in operation. The ministry is also currently […]
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Malaysia Compensates Singapore US$76million After Cancelling KL-Singapore HSR
Malaysia has compensated Singapore over US$76 million after terminating the KL-Singapore High-Speed Railway (HSR) project, according to CNA on 29 March. The project was officially abandoned in early January 2021 due to disagreements between the two governments, especially over high costs and Malaysia’s political issues. (Read more) However, Singapore had already signed and published five […]
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Rehabilitation of 29 Flood-Damaged Phnom Penh Roads Over 50% complete
The rehabilitation of 29 flood-damaged roads across Phnom Penh is now over 50% complete, of which 16 of them have successfully been repaired and repaved. According to the Phnom Penh Municipality, as of March 28, the working group had completed paving many roads around the ‘Gun’ roundabout (Old Stadium). The team is now paving Street […]
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Construction Agreements Signed for US$5.8 billion Thailand-China High-Speed Rail Project
Photo from Bangkokpost The Thai government and Chinese private firms signed three civil engineering contracts on Monday 29 March for the first phase of the US$5.8 billion high-speed rail project between Bangkok and Nong Khai, marking another step forward for this massive China-Thailand connectivity masterplan. According to the Bangkok Post, the first phase of the […]
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Private Firm Unveils Study on Mondulkiri Airport Project
The responsible company this morning presented a brief feasibility study report on the new Mondulkiri Airport to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation for consideration, marking another step forward for this US$60-million project. The meeting was chaired by the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havannal and attended by company representatives as well as consultants. […]
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Phnom Penh to Build New River Frontage Road East Side of Bassac River
Chbar Ampov District Administration is planning to build a new river frontage road and a stretch of riverbank on the eastern side of the Bassac River from the base of the Old Monivong Bridge to the Koh Norea Development Zone. According to the district on 22 March, the working team has already started the location […]
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Authorities Speeding up Phnom Penh Drainage System Rehabilitation Works to Prevent Flood in Rainy Season
Even with the recent surge in the COVID-19 community outbreak, the relevant government bodies are still actively working on the road constructions, canal dredging, and especially the drainage system rehabilitation works across Phnom Penh to prevent floods during the upcoming rainy season. Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport Sam Piseth said yesterday […]
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Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge Opens for Public, Inauguration Ceremony to Follow
The bridge connecting Stueng Trang district in Kampong Cham province to Krouch Chhmar district in Tbong Khmum province was opened to the public from 23 March to facilitate travel and celebrate the upcoming traditional Khmer New Year. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol made the announcement during a site inspection on the […]
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Koh Kong Land Encroacher Comes Forward After Calls
Following recent calls from the government regarding the illegal landfilling activities at a public canal in Tuol Korki Krom village in Koh Kong province, the encroacher has finally come forward to resolve the situation, according to an announcement by the Koh Kong administration. The source stated that the illegal landfilling activities have damaged 4,000 square […]
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