Road and Infrastructure
Thailand to Build USD 420k Friendship Bridge Linking Chanthaburi & Pailin for Stronger Cross-Border Ties
Thailand has announced plans to construct the Chanthaburi-Pailin Friendship Bridge, a permanent link between Chanthaburi province in Thailand and Pailin province in Cambodia. The project, estimated to cost approximately USD 420,000 (15 million baht), aims to boost cross-border trade and tourism. Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the initiative during a site inspection at the Ban P...
Read MoreArabic Firm DP World Explores Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Transport & Industrial Sectors
DP World, a global leader in logistics and transport based in the UAE, has expressed strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s transport infrastructure and industrial park development, marking a pivotal step for the kingdom’s economic future. The announcement came during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, on 20 November 2024. Chair...
Read MoreSerei Sophon 11-Hectare Landfill Project Completed, Ready to Benefit Over 12k Residents
A new 11-hectare landfill in Serei Sophon, Banteay Meanchey province, has been completed, marking a significant advancement in waste management for the province. With a handover inspection on 20 November 2024, the project is a cornerstone of the second phase of the Tonle Sap Lake environmental management improvement initiative, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The landfill, loc...
Read MoreBrunei’s Khazanah Nasional Targets Multi-Sector Infrastructure Investment in Cambodia
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, a leading investment firm from Brunei Darussalam, has announced plans to explore infrastructure investment opportunities in Cambodia, focusing on health, water resources, transport infrastructure (including railways and airports), and banking. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between PM Hun Manet and Khazanah’s CEO, Mr. Dato Khairul Hamed, on 19 November ...
Read MoreChina Construction America Ordered to Pay USD 1.6bn Over Conflict of Political Interests
A New York court has ordered China Construction America Inc. (CCA), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned China State Construction Engineering, to pay USD 1.6 billion to BML Properties, the original owner of the Baha Mar casino resort in the Bahamas after the contractor was found to have committed "many acts of fraud" during its takeover of the project. The ruling marks a significant legal victory f...
Read MorePhnom Penh-SHV Expressway Offers Exclusive Discounts for 3-Day Water Festival Celebration
To celebrate the Royal Water Festival from 14 to 16 November 2024, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced a special three-day discount on the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway. Notification No. 052 S.K.R., dated 12 November 2024, confirmed that the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Company will offer a 20% discount on toll fees for all vehicle types during this fest...
Read MoreGroundbreaking of 500-Hectare Green Textile Industrial Park in Kampong Speu to Create Up to 60k Jobs
A groundbreaking ceremony on 8 November 2024 marked the start of a 500-hectare green textile industrial park in Chheu Neang village, Taing Sya commune, Phnom Sruoch district, Kampong Speu province. Attended by HE Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, HE Dr Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Kampong Speu Province, and Mr. John Yu, Chairman of Golden Integrity International Investment...
Read MorePM Inaugurates USD10 Million Techo Santepheap Ankoul Beach Road to Boost Tourism in Kep
The USD 10 million Techo Santepheap Ankoul road project, aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure, was officially inaugurated in Ang Kol, Kep village, and Angkor village in Ang Koul commune, Damnak Chang Eur district, Kep province. Led by PM Samdech Hun Manet, the ceremony on 11 November 2024 marked the completion of this pivotal project in the Greater Mekong Subregion’s Phase 2 tourism infras...
Read MoreNR No. 33 (Kampot-Chrak Lok) Reaches 99% Completion, Strengthening Provincial Transport Network
NR No. 33, connecting Kampot to Chrak Lok, is on the cusp of completion, with an impressive 98.89% of the project finalized as of early November 2024. This achievement was highlighted in an official inspection conducted on 6 November 2024 by HE Pal Chandara, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, who was joined by technical representatives from China Bridge and Road C...
Read MoreTecho Int’l Airport Nears Completion at Over 90%, Already Costs USD 1.3 Billion
The Techo International Airport project has surpassed 90% completion as of early November 2024, with construction costs exceeding USD 1.3 billion. This milestone was announced by HE Sinn Chansery Vutha, Secretary of State and Spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, on 6 November 2024. HE confirmed that major construction would conclude by the end of this year, with remaining ...
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