Road and Infrastructure
New Road Connecting Oral Kampong Speu to Koh Kong Port Announced by PM
PM Hun Manet has unveiled plans for a new road connecting Kampong Speu to the Koh Kong port, aimed at harnessing the region’s potential akin to that of Phnom Penh. The announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony of various achievements at the Cambodian Buddhist Cultural Centre on 30 May 2024. The PM highlighted the […]
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Po Leaf Project Inaugurated at Buddhist Cultural Centre with US$5.5 Million Investment
The Buddhist Cultural Centre has officially inaugurated 38 construction projects shaped like po leaves, with a total investment exceeding US$5.5 million. The ceremony, presided over by PM Samdech Hun Manet, took place on 30 May 2024. The key elements of this monumental project include a 9-storey Cholamoni stupa, four large stupas, eight small stupas symbolising […]
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PM Announces Funan Techo Canal Project Set to Launch in August 2024
The Cambodian government has announced the commencement of the US$1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project in August 2024. The announcement was made by PM Hun Manet during the inauguration of various achievements at the Cambodian Buddhist Cultural Centre on 30 May 2024. “The construction of the Funan Techo canal will begin in August 2024,” stated […]
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NR No. 31 Rehabilitation Project Nears 90% Completion
As of 29 May 2024, the ambitious project to restore and upgrade NR No. 31, which extends over 53 kilometres, has achieved an impressive 87.19% completion. This major infrastructure initiative is set to be finished more than a year ahead of schedule. This update was confirmed via the official Facebook page of the Ministry of […]
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Cambodia Renames Third Ring Road to “Xi Jinping Boulevard” in Honour of Strengthened Ties with China
In a significant move to honour the enduring partnership between Cambodia and China, the “Third Ring Road” has been officially renamed “Xi Jinping Boulevard”. This key infrastructure, connecting NR No. 1 to NR No. 4 and spanning nearly 53 kilometres, was inaugurated in a ceremony presided over by Samdech Hun Manet and HE Wang Wentian, […]
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Stung Prek Tnaot Rehabilitation Project Nears Completion with 95% Progress
The Stung Prek Tnaot Rehabilitation Project in the lower part from the east of National Road 3 has reached an impressive 95% completion and is on track to be finished by June or July this year. This update was shared on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on 25 […]
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Yuba Water Implements Digital Twin for Automated Monitoring of California’s Second Tallest Dam
Using Bentley’s Reality Modeling and iTwin Applications, they have established situational intelligence to optimize risk assessment for the New Bullards Bar Dam. This 645-foot-tall concrete arch dam was constructed in 1970 to minimize flood risk, produce clean hydropower, and guarantee a dependable water supply for Yuba County residents. The previous monitoring system for the dam […]
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Robert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering
Robert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering Historic Bridge Renovation Utilises Artificial Intelligence & Digital Twins to Enhance Inspection Process For nearly a century, the iconic rainbow arch of the Robert Street Bridge has stood as a landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota. This Moderne-style structure has not only been a significant […]
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Thai Transport Minister Unveils Ambitious US$27bn Land Bridge Project to Chinese Investors
Thailand’s Transport Minister, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, recently promoted a US$27 billion land bridge project to Chinese investors in Beijing, aiming to alleviate congestion in the Malacca Strait, the world’s busiest sea corridor. The Nation newspaper reports that the proposed plan involves constructing two deepwater ports on either side of the Thai isthmus, connected by a 100km […]
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Kampong Speu Irrigation Projects Nearing Completion: Roleang Chrey Canal at 60%, Tasal Reservoir at 90%
Significant progress has been made on critical irrigation projects in Kampong Speu province, according to an inspection visit by HE Bun Hean, Secretary of State and Chairman of the Project Inspection Unit of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, on 15 May 2024. The rehabilitation of the Tasal Reservoir and the North Roleang Chrey […]
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