Road and Infrastructure
S. Korea Mulls Transforming Former Pailin War Zone Into New Development Area
The South Korean government through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is considering transforming a former war zone in Pailin province into a new development area, according to the Pailin Provincial Administration. In a meeting with the Pailin officials on the morning of 23 December, KOICA representative Ro Hun Chun said that the project is […]
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Ground Broken on 8-Road Renovation Project in Kep Province
Kep Governor HE Som Piseth broke ground on the morning of 23 December on the construction of one red gravel road and 7 DBST roads with a total of length of over 3000 metres. HE Som Piseth said that the rehabilitation of the roads is a new achievement in provincial infrastructure development. Upon completion, these […]
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Construction of the US$2-million Cambodia-Thailand Commercial Route Almost Complete
The US$2-million commercial road connecting Trat province of Thailand to Veal Veng district of Pursat province is 90% complete and is scheduled to be completed ahead of schedule. According to the Pursat provincial administration on 20 December, the Thai government has spent almost US$2 million to build this road linking the two countries. The road […]
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OCIC to Invest Over US$600 million in Infrastructure Development Next Year
The Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) has invested approximately US$300 million to develop many massive projects this year, as the firm also plans to invest at least US$600 million more in 2021. OCIC’s chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se told Construction & Property Magazine on 19 December that the firm has invested around US$70 million […]
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Thailand Offers Residency Via Condo Purchase System
In a process approved at the end of November, Thailand is to offer residency visas to foreigners purchasing condos or apartments in a bid to shore up the declining real estate sector and shift completed stock for two years starting in 2021. According to Somchai Soongswang, president of Thailand Privilege Card, buyers will be given […]
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Transmission Line Connecting from Oddar Meanchey Power Plant to Siem Reap to Operate Soon
A 230-kilovolt power transmission line connecting from the coal-fired power plant in Oddar Meanchey to Siem Reap is scheduled to operate soon. According to the Siem Reap Provincial Administration, the responsible firm Pestech (Cambodia) PLC is constructing the foundation of the transmission line and cutting down trees that block the line. This transmission line is […]
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Koh Kong Airport Feasibility Study by LYP Group and Bangkok Airways paused due to COVID-19
The feasibility study to construct a new airport in Mondul Seima district of Koh Kong province, being undertaken by LYP Group and Bangkok Airways, has been paused due to COVID-19 pandemic. State Secretariat of Civil Aviation’s spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha said the government granted the investment project to the firm. However, the study has been paused […]
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Cambodia Public Debt at US$7.9 billion as of Mid-2020; Infrastructure Development Largest Contributor
As of June 2020, Cambodia had a total of US$7.9 billion in public debt, of which 87% was used for physical infrastructure development, according to a World Bank report released in November 2020. Of all foreign loans, China accounted for the largest percentage with a total outstanding debt of US$3.7 billion, or equivalent to 46.8% […]
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75 Tunnels Completed on Laos-China Railway
The final of 75 tunnels on the 414km Laos-China mega-rail project has been completed according to contractor Laos-China Railway Company (LCRC). The final section was completed on 29 September with the Xiang Ngeun Number 3 Tunnel in Luang Prabang Province. One of the largest engineering projects in the region, it required construction of 75 tunnels […]
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Feasibility Study for Mondulkiri Airport to be Complete Early Next Year
The feasibility study for Mondulkiri airport is set to be complete early next year, a step towards connecting the northeastern provinces with other provinces in the country. Spokesman of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) Sin Chanserivutha said the study mainly is focusing on the social and environmental impacts at this stage. “Besides the […]
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