Government to expand NR1 from Phnom Penh to Neak Loeung

Some sections of National Road 1 from Phnom Penh to Neak Loeung will be expanded to reduce traffic congestion and accidents, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E Sun Chanthol. During the press conference on “Progress and Continuing Direction of Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 21 February, H.E. Chanthol stated […]

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Construction of Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge finished by December

The Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge (CRC) is 84% complete, according to HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport at a press conference on “Progress and Continuing Direction of Ministry of Public Works and Transport organised by the government spokesperson’s office at the Council of Ministers on 21 February 2020. Linking Stung Trang (Kampong Cham) […]

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Stamp duty tax exempted for property worth under US$70,000

Stamp duty tax for property worth less than US$70,000 will be exempted for a year, starting from February 2020 to January 2021, according to Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. The exemption will be applied for those property developers who registered at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Department of Economy and Finance while […]

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Government to construct three more national roads next year

The government plans to build three national roads next year including N.R. 41 connecting from N.R. 4 to N.R. 3, N.R. 31 connecting from Bek Kous to Kampong Trach, and N.R. 33 connecting from Kampot to Kep. The Public Works and Transport Minister H.E. Sun Chanthol announced this master plan during the press conference on […]

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Government receives US$20 million loan from China to expand Phnom Penh port

The government has received a US$20 million loan from China to expand the Phnom Penh port, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Sun Chanthol. H.E. Sun Chanthol made the announcement during a press conference on the progress and future direction of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport at the Council of […]

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Gov’t to build road connecting Phnom Penh city centre to SHV expressway

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) together with Phnom Penh Municipality plan to construct a priority express road, connecting from the centre of Phnom Penh to the starting point of the upcoming Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway, according to MPPT Minister H.E Sun Chanthol. H.E. Sun Chanthol made the announcement during a press conference on […]

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Feasibility of Phnom Penh Ring Road 4 studied

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is currently studying the feasibility of a Phnom Penh Ring Road 4, as the project has already been added into the Phnom Penh infrastructure master plan, says MPWT Minister H.E. Sun Chanthol. H.E. Sun Chanthol made the announcement during a press conference on the progress and future […]

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Over US$200 million spent on repairing damaged roads each year

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation spends between US$150 to 200 million annually to repair damaged roads across Cambodia, according to Public Works, and Transport Minister H.E. Sun Chanthol. H.E. Sun Chanthol stated this during a press conference on the progress and future direction of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport at the […]

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Construction of Psar Demkor market pedestrian bridge 85% complete

Construction of a pedestrian footbridge at Psar Demkor market’s intersection is 85% complete after construction started in late 2019. Located the conjunction of Mao Tse Tong Blvd and 336 street in Toul Kork district, this construction of this skywalk began on 28 December 2019 and is expected to take six months to complete. According to […]

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Government approves four construction material factories worth US$25 million

The Cambodian government, through the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), has recently given permits to four firms to invest a total of approximately US$25 million in establishing their construction material businesses in Cambodia, which are expected to generate at least 1,100 jobs. According to the CDC announcement, the four firms are Kaining Metal […]

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