The rehabilitation project of National Road No. 31 (from Bek Kus to Kampong Trach district) has achieved almost 80%
As of April 25, 2024, the project to restore and upgrade the quality of National Road No. 31 with a length of more than 53 kilometres has reached 78.43 percent, while the state plans to complete one year before the contract, ensuring the quality of high technical standards. This was stated by HE Khan Maner, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]