Road and Infrastructure
Phnom Penh’s Flood Relief System Project Reaches 30% Completion Milestone
The ambitious flood relief system in Phnom Penh has reached 30% completion, marking significant progress in a large-scale infrastructure project designed to address flooding challenges in the city. This milestone was confirmed during an inspection led by Mr. Peng Purnea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, on 29 November 2024. The project involves two key […]
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NR 41 Restoration Project Achieves 97% Completion with Over USD 67 Million Investment
The extensive restoration and upgrade of NR 41, spanning 95 kilometres, has reached 97.01% completion as of November 2024. This transformative infrastructure project, valued at over USD 67 million, is funded through a concessional loan from the Chinese government and aims to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth. The update was confirmed during an inspection […]
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Royal Railway Receives First Shipment of 221 Flat Wagons to Enhance Cambodia’s Rail Freight Services
Royal Railway Plc, a subsidiary of the Royal Group, has delivered 60 new flat wagons, the first shipment in a larger order of 221 wagons from China. The wagons, which arrived on the evening of 1 December 2024, are part of the company’s ongoing effort to expand its rail freight capabilities, providing improved logistics solutions […]
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Singapore Firm YCH Group Plans to Revolutionise Cambodia’s Logistics Sector
Cambodia’s logistics sector is poised for a transformation as Singapore-based YCH Group reaffirms its commitment to investing in the country’s connectivity infrastructure. Following a productive meeting with PM Samdech Hun Manet, Mr. Robert Yap, Chairman of YCH Group, expressed the company’s enthusiasm for Cambodia’s potential, highlighting plans to enhance transportation and logistics services across the […]
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NR 31 Rehabilitation Project Achieves Full Completion
The rehabilitation and upgrade of Cambodia’s NR 31, spanning 53 kilometers, has reached 100% completion, marking a major milestone in the nation’s infrastructure development. The project, connecting Bek Kous at the NR 3 intersection to Kampong Trach district town and linking with NR 33, was officially announced as completed on 28 November 2024. This achievement […]
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Thailand to Build USD 420k Friendship Bridge Linking Chanthaburi & Pailin for Stronger Cross-Border Ties
Thailand has announced plans to construct the Chanthaburi-Pailin Friendship Bridge, a permanent link between Chanthaburi province in Thailand and Pailin province in Cambodia. The project, estimated to cost approximately USD 420,000 (15 million baht), aims to boost cross-border trade and tourism. Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the initiative during a site inspection at the Ban […]
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Arabic Firm DP World Explores Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Transport & Industrial Sectors
DP World, a global leader in logistics and transport based in the UAE, has expressed strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s transport infrastructure and industrial park development, marking a pivotal step for the kingdom’s economic future. The announcement came during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of […]
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Serei Sophon 11-Hectare Landfill Project Completed, Ready to Benefit Over 12k Residents
A new 11-hectare landfill in Serei Sophon, Banteay Meanchey province, has been completed, marking a significant advancement in waste management for the province. With a handover inspection on 20 November 2024, the project is a cornerstone of the second phase of the Tonle Sap Lake environmental management improvement initiative, supported by the Asian Development Bank […]
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Brunei’s Khazanah Nasional Targets Multi-Sector Infrastructure Investment in Cambodia
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, a leading investment firm from Brunei Darussalam, has announced plans to explore infrastructure investment opportunities in Cambodia, focusing on health, water resources, transport infrastructure (including railways and airports), and banking. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and Khazanah’s CEO, Mr. Dato Khairul Hamed, on 19 November 2024. […]
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China Construction America Ordered to Pay USD 1.6bn Over Conflict of Political Interests
A New York court has ordered China Construction America Inc. (CCA), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned China State Construction Engineering, to pay USD 1.6 billion to BML Properties, the original owner of the Baha Mar casino resort in the Bahamas after the contractor was found to have committed “many acts of fraud” during its takeover […]
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