Road and Infrastructure
Transport Minister Pledges to Prevent Major Roads from Flooding Next Year
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has said that the government will continue to repair the flood-damaged roads and upgrade them if possible, to prevent severe flooding from next year. HE Sun Chanthol made the claim during an inspection of the flooded National Road 41 on 16 October. “For NR41, the […]
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Floods Damage More Than 90 Roads Nationwide
According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, as of 15 October, at least 90 roads or over 200 sections nationwide have been affected by floods. In the meantime, the ministry is temporarily fixing some sections and will re-evaluate some others after the waters recede. These damaged roads are at least 300 kilometres long […]
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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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Japan Grants 15 Construction Machines to Promote Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
The Government of Japan has handed over 15 road construction machines worth US$4.5 million to help improve road construction projects in Cambodia. The handover ceremony was held on 12 October and presided over by Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia and HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport. The grant comprises of 15 machines […]
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China to Fund Three More Major Infrastructure Developments in Cambodia
China is planning to sign more agreements funding at least three major infrastructure development projects in Cambodia, including installing submarine optic cables, restoring NR 71C, and the improving rural power transmission line phase 7. The Chinese government stated the intention during an official meeting between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister HE Hor Namhong and Councilor and […]
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Cambodia Never Asks to Delay Loan Repayments from Foreign Creditors
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Cambodia has never asked creditors to delay payment or disobey any international financial obligations, according to government spokesman HE Phay Siphan on 09 October. “As noted by Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia is in a better position compared to some other countries in terms of financial status during the COVID-19 period. […]
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Construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 26% complete
As of the end of September, the construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway was 26% complete, while the whole project is set to finish by 2023. Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesman Heang Sotheayuth told National Radio of Cambodia on 09 October that the construction of this way expressway is over 26% complete, and the […]
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Half of Government’s Public Investment Allocated to Infrastructure Sector
The Cambodian government has approved 629 public investment projects, worth over US$12 billion, of which 50% has been allocated to infrastructure development, according to the 2021-2023 public investment bill approved by the cabinet on the morning of 09 October. Among all the projects, 203 projects are being implemented, using US$8.3 billion in capital. Meanwhile, the […]
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