Darasakor International Airport Set for Temporary Opening in August
The Darasakor International Airport in Khemarak Phoumin City, Koh Kong Province, is scheduled to open temporarily at the end of August, initially operating domestic flights. This information was confirmed by Mr Sin Chanserivutha, Secretary of State and spokesperson for civil aviation, during a recent announcement to Fresh News in late June 2024. Mr. Chanserivutha stated […]
Cambodia Earns Nearly US$25M from Angkor, Koh Ker, and Boat Ride Ticket Sales in H1-2024
In the first half of 2024, Cambodia generated a substantial revenue of US$24,952,996 from ticket sales for Angkor, Koh Ker, and boating activities, reflecting a significant boost in tourism. This information was revealed in a report released by the Angkor Institute on 1 July 2024. According to the report, 521,950 foreign tourists purchased tickets to […]
Historic 2,000 km Overland Convoy from China to Cambodia Marks Successful Inauguration of GMS Transit Facilitation
A convoy of seven Chinese trucks and passenger vehicles has successfully completed a historic journey of over 2,000 kilometres from China to Cambodia, marking the first implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Transit Facilitation Agreement. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced the successful arrival of the convoy in Phnom Penh and the […]
Construction of NR No. 10 Reached 88.38% and Tallest Bridge Progressing Steadily, On Track for March 2025 Opening
As of the end of June 2024, the construction of NR No. 10, connecting Koh Kong, Pursat, and Battambang provinces, has reached 88.38% completion, while the tallest bridge, spanning 530 meters, has reached 43.50% completion. The road is slated for trial use by the end of March 2025, as per the latest update from the […]
Kampot International Tourism Port Set to Launch Operations in Q3 This Year
The Kampot International Tourism Port will commence temporary operations by the third quarter of 2024, operated by local firm AZ Builders Co., Ltd. This announcement follows an agreement signed on 28 June 2024 between H.E Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and Mr Lim Bunsur, Chairman of AZ Builders Co., Ltd. “The firm […]
Bridge Across Mekong River in Kratie Province 55.8% Completed
As of early June 2024, the construction of the nearly 2 km long bridge across the Mekong River in Kratie province has reached 55.83% completion, while the connecting road is at 41.81%. This progress was announced on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on 30 June 2024. The […]