Projects Development
MPWT to Seek More Funds to Repair Over 400 km of Flood-damaged Roads
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will seek more funds to repair over 400 kilometres of flood-damaged infrastructure across the country, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during road inspection on 19 October. “The last report I received was on the 17 October. Around 123 roads, 308 sections […]
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MPWT Choosing Locations for Ring Road 4 Construction
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held an inter-ministerial meeting on 19 October to discuss the locations of the Ring Road 4 construction. The ministry has revealed that the route will be around 195km and pass through four provinces. The meeting was participated in by eight representatives from relevant ministries and ten private firms, […]
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Construction of NR2 and NR22 16% Complete
After the groundbreaking ceremony in February, the construction and restoration of National Road 2 and 22 from Takmao to Angk Ta Saom has been 16% completed, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during his flood-damaged roads inspection on 16 October. “The progress of the construction is going well as planned. […]
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Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh GM Confirms Q1 2021 Opening Date
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh General Manager Herman Kemp has confirmed that the hotel will finally open in the first quarter of 2021, after a period of delay due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mr Kemp, as of today, the construction is 100% complete, and currently, the team is working on all […]
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MPWT Discussing Port Draft Law to Boost Water Logistics
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and other related institutions are discussing and reviewing the port draft law, aiming to enhance and control the water logistic system in Cambodia. The meeting was held on 14 October and chaired by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. The main purpose of the […]
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600 hectares of Protected Land in Sihanoukville Given to Local Tycoons for Development
The Cambodian Government has given a 600-hectare land plot carved from the 2002- mangrove forest preservation and protected area Sihanoukville to Okha Seng Nhak and his wife Ly Arpon for investment and development purposes. According to a sub-decree dated 08 June 2020, this 600-hectare land plot is located at the southern part of Sihanoukville international […]
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Sihanoukville Airport Runway Expansion Complete
The runway restoration and expansion at Sihanoukville International Airport has been completed and is scheduled to officially open by the end of 2020, according to the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration. The blessing ceremony for the completion of this new runway was held on 13 October under the presidency of Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation […]
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China-backed Dara Sakor Airport to Test First Flight Before March 2021
The controversial China-backed Dara Sakor Aiport in Koh Kong will run its first test flights before March 31, 2021, as construction is approaching completion, according to Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havanna during an official inspection from 10-12 October. During the inspection, the technical team reviewed the report from the Union […]
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Japan Providing US$35million Grant Aid to Repair Seven Bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie
The Japanese government is currently providing approximately US$35 million in grant aid to restore seven bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie provinces which under the risk of flooding. Senior Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol mentioned this during the handover ceremony of road construction machinery on the morning of 12 October. (Read […]
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Japan Funds US$1 billion for Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
Japan provided at least US$1 billion in funds, including grant aid and loans for Cambodia infrastructure development, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol stated the figure during the handover ceremony of 15 pieces of construction machinery as grant aid from Japan on […]
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