Road and Infrastructure
Construction on Road 146 commences in Sihanoukville
Construction on Road 146 started on 17 April 2020 under the technical supervision by H.E Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). The construction project is being implemented by China Road & Bridge Corporation Co.Ltd (CRBC) spending US$S76 million of a US$100 million national budget and is projected to take about 28 months […]
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Government reduces US$918 million in expenses from state departments excluding road development
Samdech Techo has announced that the government has reduced US$918 million in expenses from all state institutions to combat the COVID-19 outbreak; however, the road and canal development budget will be not reduced, as it is a high priority need. The announcement was made at a press conference on updating the current situation of COVID-19 […]
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Neak Loeung Bridge: 5th anniversary reminds of priceless Cambodia-Japan friendship
“… When I was present on this bridge, I felt so excited for the beauty of the bridge crossing this beautiful ever-flowing Mekong River…Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Tsubasa Bridge, the memorial of Cambodia-Japan Friendship”, expressed H.E Mikami Masahiro Japanese Ambassador in Cambodia on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Tsubasa […]
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National Road 3 now 67% complete, on schedule for 2022
Construction of National Road 3 connecting Phnom Penh to Kampot was 67% complete by the end of March 2020 and is due to be completed in 2022, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The ground was broken on the road upgrade project on Monday 7 May 2018 by Prime Minister Hun Sen. […]
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Road development still ongoing in Sihanoukville despite COVID-19
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has not hindered Sihanoukville’s infrastructure development with many government development projects, including the construction of Road No. 400 near Ochheuteal beach, still progressing. On 30 March 2020, HE Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, accompanied by Mr E Sokleng, Governor of Sihanoukville city, led a team of experts […]
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MPWT to improve quality of four National Roads in Tbong Khmum and Kratie
Four national roads with a total length of 130km in Tbong Khmum and Kratie provinces are being rehabilitated in order to facilitate and improve rural area transportation with financial support from the World Bank. The four roads are NR 7, NR 73, NR 377 and NR 377A, according to the Ministry of Public Works and […]
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Japan provides US$310m for social and economic development in Cambodia
Samdech Techo Hun Sen presided over an Exchange of Notes with Japan’s official development assistance worth US$310 million to Cambodia for economic and social development on the morning of 24 March 2020. The document was signed by H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and H.E. Mikami Masahiro, […]
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Government plans to reopen Battambang airport
The Royal Government of Cambodia has announced plans to re-open Battambang airport and requested studies for future development on reconstructing the abandoned airport. Speaking at the River Festival held in Battambang province last week, Samdech Techo Hun Sen ordered provincial, municipal and relevant departments to keep maintaining the Battambang airport and inform residents living close […]
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Government to study a new road from Battambang to Siem Reap
Samdech Techo Hun Sen has asked relevant institutions to study the construction of a new road between Battambang and Siem Reap, shortening the distance by 69km. The new road was proposed by Samdech Techo Hun Sen during the celebration of the 6th River Festival hosted under the theme of “River of Peace, River of Prosperity” […]
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PM breaks ground on NR 10 connecting Battambang to Koh Kong
Samdech Techo Hun Sen and the Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian together presided over the ground-breaking ceremony on National Road 10 connecting Battambang to Koh Kong on 9 March 2020, a project which will cost US$188 million. Minister of Public Works and Transport, H.E Sun Chanthol, said that National Road 10 links the Samlaut […]
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