infrastructure development
Cambodia and Korea Collaborate on Renewable Energy Initiatives
In an exciting development for Cambodia’s renewable energy sector, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has announced a partnership with the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) and Chilbo to explore the installation of small-scale hydropower and solar energy systems on reservoir dams across nine target provinces. This announcement was made during a meeting held […]
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DEEM ALMASEAH Sets Sights on Expanding Investments in Cambodia’s Infrastructure
In a significant development for Cambodia’s economic landscape, DEEM ALMASEAH FOR TRADING Co., Ltd has expressed its intent to invest in the country’s burgeoning infrastructure and telecommunications sectors. This commitment was unveiled during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Sen and Mr. Salem Mubarak Salem Al-Hadhyan, the company’s CEO, on April 25, 2025. Mr. Al-Hadhyan […]
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National Road 71c Inaugurated, Enhancing Connectivity in Cambodia
In a significant milestone for infrastructure development, Prime Minister Hun Manet officially inaugurated the 114.62-kilometre-long National Road 71c today. This vital road stretches from National Road 7 in Tbong Khmum province to National Road 71 in Kampong Cham province, marking a key improvement in the country’s transportation network. According to a post on the […]
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Cambodia to Operate 11 Landfills with 4.5 Million Tons Capacity by 2024
As of 2024, Cambodia is set to enhance its waste management infrastructure by operating 11 landfills, boasting a total storage capacity of over 4.5 million tons. This update was provided during a progress review meeting by the Municipal Solid Waste Management Committee (MSWMC) on 26 March 2025. Mr. Chao Sophaphibal, Director General of the General […]
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National Road 7 Expansion Project on Track for Early Completion
The ambitious project to expand and improve National Road 7, transforming it from a two-lane to a four-lane highway, is currently 43% complete and is expected to finish ahead of schedule. The 45.5-kilometre stretch of road runs from Vang Vong Moul Skun in Cheung Prey district to the base of the Kizuna Bridge in Kampong […]
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Cambodia Strengthens Irrigation Systems to Boost Agricultural Productivity
In a recent press conference held on 2 March 2025, HE Tho Jetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, announced that Cambodia is home to an impressive 2,352 irrigation systems, which collectively have the capacity to irrigate nearly 2 million hectares of agricultural land across the nation. Highlighting the significance of water resources for the […]
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COP29 Dispatch: How Digital Twins Can Fortify Infrastructure Against Fierce Storms
By Chris Noon The United Nations calls climate change primarily a water crisis, bringing too much or too little water to the wrong places at the wrong time. Spain’s Valencia province is the latest example. Weeks after deadly flooding swept away bridges and buildings, tens of thousands of volunteers are still digging out their towns […]
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SHV Port Achieves Record 1 Million TEUs, Cementing Its Role as a Regional Trade Hub
Sihanoukville Port has reported a record-breaking 1 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of container traffic in 2024, reflecting an impressive 29% increase compared to the previous year. This milestone underscores the port’s strategic importance in driving Cambodia’s trade and logistics ambitions, as announced on the official website of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on 21 December 2024. […]
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Feasibility Study on Upgrading Railways to High-Speed Finished in Three Months
The feasibility study for upgrading two existing railways— Phnom Penh-Poipet and Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville— to high-speed lines is set to be completed in the next three months, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol updated the study progress of this project during an online meeting with his Thai […]
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Cambodia Receives Approx. US$4 million from Japan to Develop Rural Areas
Grant aid worth JPY500 million (US$4.3 million) has been signed over during the state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Cambodia. The grant was signed on 20 March by the Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro and Representative of UNDP to Cambodia Alissar Chaker, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Samdech Hun […]
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