Road and Infrastructure
Cambodia’s Construction Investment in First 8 Months of 2020 Decreased by 15%
The total estimated investment capital of construction projects approved by the government in the first eight months of 2020 was approximately US$5 billion, down by 15.1% compared to the same period in 2019, according to a report of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The report also stated that though the investment decreased, the number […]
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Groundbreaking on 38-Road Renovation Project in Siem Reap City Delayed
The groundbreaking ceremony of the 38-road construction in Siem Reap, which was previously scheduled to be held in mid-November, has been delayed due to revised COVID-19 restrictions. The delay is mainly due to the fact that PM Hun Sen started his self-quarantine after being in contact with the Hungarian foreign minister who tested positive for […]
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Cambodia, Hungary Sign Air Transport Agreement
The Cambodian and Hungarian governments have signed a bilateral aviation transport agreement to facilitate the air transport of goods and passengers between the two countries. The agreement was signed on the afternoon of 03 November between Minister in charge of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) Mao Havannall, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
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PM Hun Sen to Break Ground on Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project on 16 November
Prime Minister Hun Sen will preside over the ground-breaking ceremony of the Siem Reap 38-road renovation project on 16 November, according to the results of the ministerial meeting on 03 November. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said in the meeting that as of 03 November, plenty of necessary work such as […]
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OCIC Mulls Building Expressway from New Phnom Penh Airport to City Centre
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) is considering building an expressway connecting its new Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province to central Phnom Penh to help ease travel after the airport’s completion in 2023, according to the spokesman for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation. Spokesman of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Sin Chansereyvutha […]
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MPWT to Implement 43 Infrastructure Enhancement Projects across Border Checkpoints Nationwide
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to develop 43 infrastructure enhancement projects at international land borders nationwide to reduce congestion and boost trades at those borders. The plan was revealed during the second meeting of the National Logistics Council joined by MPTW, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and other relevant officials […]
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Study Begins on New 72-kilometer Road Connecting Battambang-Siem Reap
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport together with China Road and China Road Cooperation is currently studying the new 72-kilometre national road connecting Battambang to Siem Reap. The meeting to assess the environmental impact of the project was held on October 26 with the participation of representatives of construction companies and relevant inter-ministerial officials. […]
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Cambodia’s Three International Airports Go Greener, Obtain Carbon Reduction Certification
Cambodia’s three international airports achieve this October to upgrade to the level 2 – Reduction of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme, the only voluntary global program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions at airports launched in 2009 on the initiative of the Airports Council International (ACI). The program has four levels of certification: Mapping, Reduction, Optimization, […]
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Construction of Koh Nora Satellite City 27% Complete
The development of the multi-million dollars Koh Nora satellite city is 27% complete and has been contributing over US$ 225 million or approximately 0.9% to the kingdom’s GDP annually in the past three years, according to OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se. Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se said that during the groundbreaking ceremony of […]
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Construction of Koh Norea Bridges Begins, Marking New Stage of US$2.5-billion Satellite City
The Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) broke ground on two major bridge projects on 26 October, one of which connects Koh Pich city to Koh Norea and another connecting Koh Norea to NR1, marking to stage of the US$2.5-billion satellite city. The groundbreaking ceremony of the two bridges was presided over by Samdech Prime Minister […]
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