Road and Infrastructure
Japan’s US$30m Grant Kickstarts Groundbreaking Water Supply Project in Svay Rieng
The commencement of the US$30.6 million Svay Rieng Water Supply System Expansion Project marks a pivotal step towards addressing the province’s water needs. Announced by the Svay Rieng provincial administration via their official Facebook page on 11 April 2024, the groundbreaking ceremony signifies the onset of a project set to redefine the area’s infrastructure landscape. […]
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Steady Progress: NR No. 10 Construction Reaches 83.36% Completion
The construction of NR No. 10, linking Koh Kong, Pursat, and Battambang provinces, has reached a significant milestone, with completion surpassing 83.36% as of early April. This update comes from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, announced on 10 April 2024. According to the latest report, the project’s advancement is notable, particularly in the […]
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NR 33 Rehabilitation Reaches 62% Completion by April 2024
The extensive effort to restore and enhance the quality of NR 33 has reached a significant milestone, with completion standing at 62% as of April 2024. This update comes following a thorough site inspection conducted by HE Bun Sophat, Deputy Director of the Project and Representative of HE Pal Chandara, Secretary of State of the […]
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Veal Veng District’s Eel Road Designated as Nature Reserve to Boost Tourism
PM Samdech Hun Manet of Cambodia has proposed a comprehensive study of the area surrounding the renowned “Hidden Bopha Road” or Eel Road in Phnom 1500, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, to designate it as a nature conservation area. This recommendation was made during the inauguration ceremony of the “Preah Botum Stupa in Wat Mony […]
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Kampong Cham Province Plans Construction of Tourism Standard Port
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), in collaboration with the Kampong Cham Provincial Administration, conducted an inspection and evaluation of a potential site along the riverbank in Kampong Cham city for the development of a tourism port. Led by HE Kim Sann, Under-Secretary of State of the MPWT, and Mr Heng Vanny, Deputy […]
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Completion of ‘Moradok Techo’ Flyover Set for 30 March, Opening Scheduled for Early April
The first phase of the “Moradok Techo” flyover, connecting Samdech Techo Hun Sen Blvd. and Monivong Blvd., is poised for completion by 30 March 2024, with plans to open its second level to traffic on 1 April 2024, as announced by the Phnom Penh Capital Administration in Announcement No. 024/24 dated 28 March 2024. Construction […]
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Cambodia and Laos Discuss Plans for Border Crossing Bridge
Cambodian government and the Government of Laos PDR are in talks regarding the construction of a border crossing bridge, enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations. PM Samdech Hun Manet of Cambodia and PM HE Sonexay Siphandone of Laos PDR deliberated on this significant project during their meeting in Vientiane on March 25. The proposed […]
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World Bank Allocates US$35 Million for Climate-Resilient Road Project in Cambodia
The World Bank has greenlit an additional US$35 million credit to fortify road infrastructure against climate change impacts in three Cambodian provinces, as announced in a recent press release. This allocation, approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on 15 March, supplements the ongoing Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project (RCIP), aimed at enhancing […]
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Gov’t Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Villages into “Rural Borey”, Modern Rural Communities
Samdech Hun Manet PM of Cambodia revealed the Royal Government’s groundbreaking initiative to establish “rural boreys” aimed at elevating the living standards of provincial residents. The announcement came during the conclusion of the Ministry of Rural Development’s gathering on 20 March 2024. “Rural Borey entails the transformation of villages into well-equipped communities, complete with essential […]
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Koh Tonsay Tourism Port Reaches 90% Completion, Marking Milestone for Kep Province
A significant milestone has been achieved in Kep province as the construction of the tourist port on Koh Tonsay nears completion, reaching an impressive 90% as of 19 March 2024. This progress was confirmed during an inspection conducted by HE Dr. Som Piseth, Governor of Kep Province, and the accompanying working group, underscoring the province’s […]
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