Projects Development
Russey Keo flyover to open for traffic in March
The Russey Keo flyover is set to open for traffic from 1 March onwards as the construction is reaching 100% completion, according to the announcement of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration on 24 February. This Russey Keo flyover project is 483m long and 15.8m wide. Built by the Overseas Cambodian Investment Company (OCIC), the construction began on 31 January. (Read more)
Read MoreGov’t spends over US$1bn to build small-scale infrastructures in 2022
In 2022, sub-national administrations will receive more than US$1 billion to build micro-infrastructure and implement more than 2,000 social services projects. Minister of Interior Samdech Sar Kheng said during the official meeting on 22 February, in the last five years (2018-2022), the transfer of the national budget to the sub-national administration has increased by 2.7 times, from US$416 mi...
Read MoreJapan provides over US$30 million to expand water supply system in Svay Rieng
Japan has granted Cambodia 3,986 million yen (US$ 30.6 million) to expand the water supply system in Svay Rieng province, according to the press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 24 February. This assistance was provided through an exchange of letters signed by HE Ouch Borith, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary of State of t...
Read MoreNew Khmer-Thai Stueng Bot bridge opens for traffic
The New Khmer-Thai border crossing bridge known as Stung Bot-Ban Nong Ean) has been opened for testing. The soft opening ceremony was joined by HE Prak Sokhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on 23 February. This friendship bridge is part of the new Stung Bot border gate project, which by January 2023 was 80% completed. The construction...
Read More40km of NR4 expanded to 4 lanes
Ministry of Public Works and Transport is expanding a 40km section of NR4 from 2 to 4 lanes, while over 150km other will be widened to 10m. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on 23 February that NR4 was only 7m wide. With a US$110-million loan budget from World Bank, the road will be widened further. The budget is divided into seven packages. Five packages will fund ...
Read MoreElectronic parts manufacturing plant worth US$32m in Takeo officially opened
Meko Intelligent (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has officially opened its US$32-million electronic parts manufacturing plant in northern Takeo. The grand opening ceremony was on 20 February under the presidency of Lt Gen Hun Manet, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) deputy commander-in-chief and Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) commander. This is none the large-scale factory in Takeo province and will play ...
Read MoreConstruction of NR10 connecting Koh Kong to Battambang 56% complete
The construction of NR10 from Battambang to Koh Kong has reached 56% completion and is scheduled for final completion next year, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. During the site inspection, the Ministry also tested the quality of the road foundation in some places and found that the company complied with the technical standards. The construction of NR10 began in Mar...
Read MoreNew elephant roundtable to be built in Pursat
Pursat Provincial Administration plans to rebuild the elephant roundabout at the intersection of NR55 and NR10 in Bramoy commune of Veal Veng district. 505 elephants statue will be built at the roundabout to symbolise the Veal Veng district and attract tourists. The elephant represents the beauty of the rainforest, strong solidarity, and loyalty to the nation. From the roundabout, if you ...
Read MoreCDC approves investment projects worth US$17.6m in Takeo and K.Speu
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to three private firms to invest a total of US$17.6 million in establishing three factories in Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces. The first firm is “PENGJIAO (CAMBODIA) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD”, which will invest US$7 million to establish a garment factory located in Samrong village, Sophy commune, Bati district, Takeo province. ...
Read MoreConstruction of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant 90% Complete
The construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is 90% complete as the construction team is now drilling the ground to install a 2m meter water main pipe under the Tonle Sap Riverុំaccording to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on 21 February. The installation of Cambodia's largest clean water pipeline will also enable the plant to increase its water production capacity almos...
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