Road and Infrastructure
MoWRAM Initiates Swift Upgrades on Irrigation Systems Across Five Provinces to Beat the Rainy Season
In a significant move to enhance agricultural productivity ahead of the impending rainy season, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRAM) is fast-tracking the repair and improvement of critical irrigation systems in five provinces. This ambitious initiative, targeting key infrastructures including the North Melang Chrey Canal in Kampong Speu Province and the Spean Sreng […]
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Gov’t Set to Unveil Three Major Pub Street Destinations in Phnom Penh by 2024’s End
The Phnom Penh Capital Administration is poised to unveil three expansive pedestrian street locations, encompassing a total of 57 hectares, as part of the iconic Pub Street concept, ahead of the New Year celebrations in 2025. In a recent meeting led by HE Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, on 26 April 2024, the Phnom […]
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Progress Update: NR No. 7 Expansion from Skun to Kampong Cham Reaches 8% Completion
Progress on the expansion and enhancement project of NR No. 7, stretching from the Skun roundabout to Kampong Cham provincial town, has reached 8%, with a total project value of US$117 million. This update was provided by Mr. Sok Lim Heang, Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Kampong Cham Province, on […]
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Malaysia Injects US$8.34bn into Port Expansion to Race with Singapore; Criticises Thai Land Bridge Project
Malaysia has unveiled a monumental investment of US$8.34 billion to bolster its port infrastructure, aimed at challenging neighbouring Singapore’s dominance in maritime trade. The expansion project, strategically positioned along the Malacca Strait, signifies Malaysia’s bid to strengthen its foothold in the competitive global logistics arena. Simultaneously, Malaysia has expressed scepticism towards the Thai Land Bridge, […]
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Driving Forces Behind Cambodia’s Funan Canal Project
The Cambodian government is making strides towards the start of the Funan Canal project by the end of 2024, recognising its potential to significantly boost the country’s economy and trade dynamics, not only locally but also within Southeast Asia. (Read more) The Funan Canal project holds immense promise for Cambodia, promising a multitude of benefits […]
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Sihanoukville Authority Urges Prompt Water Supply to SEZ Amid Current Shortage
The Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, HE Kouch Chamroeun, has issued a pressing appeal to ANCO to expedite the connection of clean water to the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SEZ), citing prolonged dry conditions exacerbating the scarcity. During an inspection of the water supply network on 24 April 2024, HE Kouch Chamroeun emphasised the critical […]
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Extended Savings: Expressway Company Announces 20% Discount Continuation for ETC & ANPR Users
In a generous move to support its users, the company responsible for managing the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has declared an extension of the 20% discount for a further six months exclusively for ETC and ANPR users, a decision that underscores the company’s commitment to fostering economic growth and promoting the transport sector in Cambodia. The […]
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Bridge Construction Across Bassac River Surpasses Milestone Ahead of Schedule
The ambitious project to construct a bridge spanning the Bassac River, linking Chak Angre Krom to Prek Pra, has surpassed expectations by achieving a remarkable 7.5% progress in just two months, surpassing the planned timeline by 0.6%. This significant milestone, achieved ahead of schedule, underscores the swift and efficient progress of the construction efforts since […]
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NR No. 48 Rehabilitation Project Progresses to 52%
The rehabilitation project of National Road No. 48 (Sre Ambel – Koh Kong) has reached a significant milestone, with construction progress standing at 52.12%. This update was confirmed by HE So Vector, Project Manager and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on April 18, 2024. HE So Vector highlighted the […]
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Construction Begins on Quảng Trị’s US$580m Deep-water Port After 4-Year Delay
Construction of the long-awaited Mỹ Thủy deep-water port project in Quảng Trị Southeast Economic Zone finally commenced on Monday, following a four-year delay, according to Vietnamnews on 26 March 2024. Approved by the Prime Minister on 4 January 2019, with a total investment of VNĐ14.2 trillion (US$580 million), this project is of paramount importance to […]
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