Road and Infrastructure
Sihanoukville Governor Requests China to help advance PP-SHV railway system
Sihanoukville Governor H.E. Kuoch Chamroeun has requested the Chinese government to help improve the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville railway, especially regarding technical advancement. The proposal was made during a meeting between the governor and Chief Representative of the Chinese Consulate in Sihanoukville Jiang Wei on 16 February. HE Chamroeun stated that the current PP-SHV railway is only […]
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UNESCO Voices Concerns Over NagaCorp Resort in Siem Reap Affecting Angkor Wat
UNESCO has voiced concerns that the US$350-million ‘non-casino resort’ by NagaCorp could cause negative impacts on the World Heritage site of Angkor Wat, although the firm claimed the site location is outside the protected zone. UNESCO issued a statement on 17 February stating that the plenary session of the International Coordinating Committee for Angkor (ICC) […]
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Transport Minister Orders Construction Firm to Speed up Work on NR2 and 22 Renovation
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has requested the construction firm to speed up work on the NR2 and 22 renovation project, as the current completion is only 27%, almost 50% behind schedule. HE Chanthol said during a site inspection on 09 February that the total construction period of these two roads […]
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US$100 million 11-Road Renovation Project in SHV 31% Complete
The US$100 million 11-road renovation project in Sihanoukville is now 31% complete, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 16 February. HE Sun Chanthol said during the 2020 Work Progress Conference that the 11-road project is now 31.15% complete. Meanwhile, the restoration of five natural canals with a total length of 27.5 […]
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Three Sections of NR5 Expansion 90%, 23%, and 36% Complete, Respectively
To date, three sections of the National Road 5 (NR5) expansion project have on average reached approximately 50% completion and is scheduled to be complete by 2022. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s report on 16 February, the progress of each section of road are as follows: 1. The northern part from […]
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Transport Minister Vows to Permanently Repair Two Frequently Damaged National Roads
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has vowed to conduct permanent repairs on two “forever-damaged” roads, the NR3 section from Kampot to Veal Renh and the NR7 section from Tbong Khmum to Kratie. HE Chanthol said during the meeting on 16 February that the condition of these two sections have always […]
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Phase 1 of SHV Deep-Sea Port Expansion Scheduled for Completion in 2023
The first phase of the Sihanoukville deep-sea port expansion project funded by a US$207 million Japanese loan is scheduled for completion in 2023, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 16 February. HE Chanthol said that the first phase task to expand the seaport to 14.5 metres deep, on which […]
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Feasibility Study of Phnom Penh Rapid Transit to Complete Next Month
The feasibility studies for three choices for the Phnom Penh mass transit project are ongoing. The AGT and monorail choices have been completed, while the subway option will be finalised next month. In the meantime, the government is also seeking funds to implement this massive undertaking. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol […]
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Cambodia receives US$3 billion FDI from Japan through over 144 projects
As of the end of January 2021, Cambodia has received direct investment from Japan worth approximately US$3 billion through over 144 projects. This is according to a press release of the 21st meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee on 11 February, which was chaired by the Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia […]
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Siem Reap River Sidewalk Renovation Project to Begin Soon
The 9km Siem Reap River sidewalk renovation project has reached the environmental and social impact assessment stage, as the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Siem Reap provincial administration last week agreed on four main actions. According to Siem Reap Deputy Governor Ngan Phirun, those agreed actions include preparing the masterplan for the project; […]
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