Phnom Penh Drainage and Diversion Project Reaches 60% Completion
The project aimed at draining water and diverting flows from Phnom Penh to rehabilitate 10 canals spanning 260 kilometers has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 60% completion. This update comes directly from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on May 4, 2024, marking substantial progress in addressing flooding issues in the nearby provinces. During […]
Deputy PM Assures No Adverse Impact on Vietnam as Cambodia Forecasts Canal Project to Save Nearly US$600 Million
The volume of water diverted by the Funan Techo canal relative to the overall flow of the Mekong River is negligible, ensuring no adverse effects on Cambodia’s environment and neighboring regions, including Vietnam. This affirmation comes from HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy PM and First President of the Council for the Development […]
Progress Update: NR No. 31 Rehabilitation Connecting Bek Kus to Kampong Trach Nears 80% Completion
The rehabilitation and enhancement of NR No. 31, spanning over 53 kilometres from Bek Kus to Kampong Trach district, has achieved an impressive milestone, nearing completion at almost 80%. As of April 25, 2024, the project has reached 78.43% completion, well on track to meet the stringent quality standards set forth in the contract. This […]
SHV Port Marks Remarkable Growth with 240K TEUs of container, a 23% Increase in Container Traffic in Early 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port witnessed a significant surge in its operational capacity, handling 240,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containers. This marks an impressive increase of more than 23% compared to the corresponding period in 2023. The announcement was made by His Excellency Peng Po Nea, Minister of Public […]
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 […]
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 […]