Road and Infrastructure
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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Cambodia Unveils Ambitious US$5bn Plan for Maritime Infrastructure to Serve 1.2m Passengers and 41m tons of Cargo by 2030
In a strategic move to bolster Cambodia’s water transport capabilities and fortify its logistics system, the Royal Government has proposed a comprehensive master plan comprising 20 maritime projects. With a total investment requirement of US$5.461 billion, these initiatives aim to support the country’s transformation into a high-middle-income nation by 2030. The ambitious plan, disclosed in […]
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Dauntri Dam in Battambang Province Reaches 81% Completion, to be completed by October Next Year
Construction of the Dauntri Dam in Battambang province, funded by South Korea, has reached an impressive 81% completion and is on track to be operational by 2025, as announced by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MWRM). The latest progress update was revealed during a site visit led by HE Chuon Beth Thul, the […]
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Rehabilitation of Main Canal 96 Reaches 35% Completion
The project rehabilitating the main Canal No. 96, a vital component of the effort to manage water flow and divert rainwater away from Phnom Penh, has achieved approximately 35% completion, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRM) on 13 March 2024. According to the ministry, HE Tho Chetha, Minister of Water […]
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NR 33 Rehabilitation Project Exceeds Expectations, Progress at 55% Faster Rate
The rehabilitation and enhancement project of NR 33 has surpassed expectations, achieving over 55% completion as of 15 March 2024, which is 17% faster than initially planned. This notable progress was confirmed during a meeting chaired by HE Pal Chandara, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Project Director. Also […]
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EU Commits US$13m Grant for Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase 3
The European Union (EU) has pledged a grant of US$13 million for the implementation of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase 3, as announced by HE Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, during a visit to the plant on 13 March. HE Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI), also participated in […]
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Progress Update: Mekong River Bridge Construction in Kratie Province Reaches 45% Completion
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced that the construction of a Mekong River bridge in Kratie province, funded by China with a budget of US$111 million, has reached 45% completion, with the connecting road at 15%. HE Lim Sidenin, Secretary of State of the MPWT, led a technical working group to […]
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Gov’t Advances Modern Technology for Maintenance of Over 50,000km of Rural Roads
HE Chhay Rithi Sen, Minister of Rural Development, has urged relevant officials to adopt modern technology for the upkeep of rural roads, which now span more than 50,000 kilometres across Cambodia. This directive was issued during a meeting on 13 March 2024, convened to review and discuss the priority program titled “Development of Physical Infrastructure […]
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