Road and Infrastructure
NR6 Section from Royal Residence to Siem Reap Airport Roundabout to be Expanded to 6 Lanes
The National Road 6 section in Siem Reap province from the Royal Residence roundabout to the airport roundabout will be expanded to six lanes to facilitate better traffic flow, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during an NR6 inspection on 15 November. HE Sun Chanthol said that the expansion has […]
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PM Hun Sen to Inaugurate Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge in December
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen will preside over the inauguration ceremony of the Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge on 07 December, according to the Kampong Cham Provincial Administration. Kampong Cham Governor HE Un Chanda said during a site inspection on 13 November that the construction of the bridge is almost 100% complete, with the inauguration ceremony […]
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New Fence at Front of Council of Ministers 70% Complete
A 1-km-long traditional design concrete fence located in front of the Council of Ministers, on Russian Blvd. from the Total gas station to the Neak Voan stoplight is almost complete. Mr Moeung Ponlok of the Phnom Penh City Hall said on 11 November that the project is 70% complete and is divided into two phases. […]
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Renovation of Angkor Wat Front Area Reaching Completion
The renovation of the front area of Angkor Wat, including building a new walkway, rearranging gardens, and reorganising the street vendors and parking lots, is approaching completion. Mr Sean Sokkhak, a tour guide in the Angkor area, said that the improvement of the Angkor Wat temple is beneficial for tourism. He added that compared to […]
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World’s Longest Rail and Road Tunnel Approved
The world’s longest combined rail and road tunnel project connecting northern Germany to Denmark costing US$8-billion has been recently approved, according to The Local on 03 November. The Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link is an 18-kilometre submarine link between the two countries constructed under an investment of US$8 billion, funded by Denmark and the European Union. […]
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Cambodia’s Construction Investment in First 8 Months of 2020 Decreased by 15%
The total estimated investment capital of construction projects approved by the government in the first eight months of 2020 was approximately US$5 billion, down by 15.1% compared to the same period in 2019, according to a report of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The report also stated that though the investment decreased, the number […]
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Groundbreaking on 38-Road Renovation Project in Siem Reap City Delayed
The groundbreaking ceremony of the 38-road construction in Siem Reap, which was previously scheduled to be held in mid-November, has been delayed due to revised COVID-19 restrictions. The delay is mainly due to the fact that PM Hun Sen started his self-quarantine after being in contact with the Hungarian foreign minister who tested positive for […]
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Cambodia, Hungary Sign Air Transport Agreement
The Cambodian and Hungarian governments have signed a bilateral aviation transport agreement to facilitate the air transport of goods and passengers between the two countries. The agreement was signed on the afternoon of 03 November between Minister in charge of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) Mao Havannall, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
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PM Hun Sen to Break Ground on Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project on 16 November
Prime Minister Hun Sen will preside over the ground-breaking ceremony of the Siem Reap 38-road renovation project on 16 November, according to the results of the ministerial meeting on 03 November. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said in the meeting that as of 03 November, plenty of necessary work such as […]
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OCIC Mulls Building Expressway from New Phnom Penh Airport to City Centre
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) is considering building an expressway connecting its new Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province to central Phnom Penh to help ease travel after the airport’s completion in 2023, according to the spokesman for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation. Spokesman of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Sin Chansereyvutha […]
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