Road and Infrastructure
Cambodia-Korea Friendship Arey Ksat Bridge in Phnom Penh to be Built in 2023
The Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge crossing the Mekong River from the night market to Chroy Changva and Arey Ksat, is set to begin construction in 2023, according to HE Khuon Sodary, Second Vice President of the National Assembly. HE Khuon Sodary said during a meeting with a delegation from Kyungyu, Republic of Korea, on 19 October […]
Read MoreConstruction of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport Project 44% Complete
The construction of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport was 44% completed by the end of September 2022, as the company is accelerating work to meet the deadline by March 2023. HE Sin Chansereyvutha, Under-Secretary of State and spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, said on 20 October that the company is continuing construction […]
Read MoreConstruction of New Road Connecting NR4 to Bokor Mountain 55% Complete
The construction of the new road connecting Bokor National Park to National Road 4 is 55.55% complete, or equal to the completion of 15km, according to the inspection by Oknha Sok Kong recently. This project was built with the support of two well-known tycoons, Oknha Sok Kong and Okhna Mong Reththy. This road is 27 […]
Read MoreVietnam, Cambodia Speeds Up Study on Railway Connecting Phnom Penh & Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam has urged Cambodia to speed up the feasibility study of a direct railway connecting Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. The discussion on this project was raised during the meeting between MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol and Vietnam Ambassador to Cambodia HE Nguyen Huy Thang on 12 October. The meeting was held to […]
Read More55 Rural Roads in Banteay Meanchey Affected by Floods
55 rural roads with a total length of 582km in Banteay Meanchey province were affected by floods, according to the report by the Director of Rural Development Chea Yuthearun on 11 October. Mr Yuthearun said that as of 10 October, the flood has damaged 55 roads, and each road has a different level of damage […]
Read MorePositive Feedback from Locals for Kulen National Park Development Plan
The Ministry of Environment and Siem Reap Provincial Administration has launched a plan to develop infrastructure and ecotourism zone in the Jayavarman-Norodom or “Phnom Kulen” National Park, while locals have been giving positive feedback toward this project. The official met with over 350 locals affected by this project on 7 October to brief and explain […]
Read MoreAustralia Assists Cambodia in Revising Road Construction Guidelines, Standards, Policies
Australia is helping Cambodia amend and modernize technical standards for road construction and transportation infrastructure through P4I (Partners For Infrastructure) & the Austroads program. The three-day P4I workshop was held on 3-5 October and attended by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, relevant ministries, and P4I delegates. The purpose of the workshop was to […]
Read MoreMEF Minister Vows to Speed Up Fundraising to Fix ‘Forever-Damaged Kampot-Veal Renh Road
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Porn Moniroth on 7 October inspected the condition of NR3 Kampot -Veal Renh and promised to speed up the request for funding from China while also requesting the company temporarily repairs during the waiting period. On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister also approved […]
Read MoreMPWT Minister Meets with Korean Ambassador & Related Firms to Accelerate NR2 & 22 Construction
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has met with a delegation from the Republic of Korea and other stakeholders to resolve issues and accelerate the implementation of the long-delayed NR2 & 22 renovation project. The meeting was held on 6 October with the participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of […]
Read MorePP Authority starts restoring, decorating city for upcoming 2023 SEA Game
Phnom Penh authorities are beginning to repair and improve various roads throughout Phnom Penh in preparation for the 2022 ASEAN Summit and the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023 to be held in Phnom Penh. According to the meeting of Phnom Penh Capital Administration On October 6, 2022, led by HE […]
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