Road and Infrastructure
Phnom Penh Drainage & Diversion Project Reaches 60% Completion
The project aimed at draining water and diverting flows from Phnom Penh to rehabilitate 10 canals spanning 260 kilometres has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 60% completion. This update comes directly from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on 4 May 2024, marking substantial progress in addressing flooding issues in the nearby provinces. During […]
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Deputy PM Assures No Adverse Impact on Vietnam as Cambodia Forecasts Canal Project to Save Nearly US$600m
The volume of water diverted by the Funan Techo canal relative to the overall flow of the Mekong River is negligible, ensuring no adverse effects on Cambodia’s environment and neighbouring regions, including Vietnam. This affirmation comes from HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy PM and First President of the Council for the Development […]
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Progress Update: NR No. 31 Rehabilitation Connecting Bek Kus to Kampong Trach Nears 80% Completion
The rehabilitation and enhancement of NR No. 31, spanning over 53 kilometres from Bek Kus to Kampong Trach district, has achieved an impressive milestone, nearing completion at almost 80%. As of 25 April 2024, the project has reached 78.43% completion, well on track to meet the stringent quality standards outlined in the contract. This progress […]
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SHV Port Marks Remarkable Growth with 240K TEUs of Containers, a 23% Increase in Container Traffic in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port witnessed a significant surge in its operational capacity, handling 240,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containers. This marks an impressive increase of more than 23% compared to the corresponding period in 2023. The announcement was made by HE Peng Po Nea, Minister of Public Works […]
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MoWRAM Initiates Swift Upgrades on Irrigation Systems Across Five Provinces to Beat Rainy Season
In a significant move to enhance agricultural productivity ahead of the impending rainy season, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRAM) is fast-tracking the repair and improvement of critical irrigation systems in five provinces. This ambitious initiative, targeting key infrastructures including the North Melang Chrey Canal in Kampong Speu province and the Spean Sreng […]
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Gov’t Set to Unveil Three Major Pub Street Destinations in Phnom Penh by 2024’s End
The Phnom Penh Capital Administration is poised to unveil three expansive pedestrian street locations, encompassing a total of 57 hectares, as part of the iconic Pub Street concept, ahead of the New Year celebrations in 2025. In a recent meeting led by HE Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, on 26 April 2024, the Phnom […]
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Progress Update: NR No. 7 Expansion from Skun to Kampong Cham Reaches 8% Completion
Progress on the expansion and enhancement project of NR No. 7, stretching from the Skun roundabout to Kampong Cham provincial town, has reached 8%, with a total project value of US$117 million. This update was provided by Mr. Sok Lim Heang, Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Kampong Cham Province, on […]
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Malaysia Injects US$8.34bn into Port Expansion to Race with Singapore; Criticises Thai Land Bridge Project
Malaysia has unveiled a monumental investment of US$8.34 billion to bolster its port infrastructure, aimed at challenging neighbouring Singapore’s dominance in maritime trade. The expansion project, strategically positioned along the Malacca Strait, signifies Malaysia’s bid to strengthen its foothold in the competitive global logistics arena. Simultaneously, Malaysia has expressed scepticism towards the Thai Land Bridge, […]
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Driving Forces Behind Cambodia’s Funan Canal Project
The Cambodian government is making strides towards the start of the Funan Canal project by the end of 2024, recognising its potential to significantly boost the country’s economy and trade dynamics, not only locally but also within Southeast Asia. (Read more) The Funan Canal project holds immense promise for Cambodia, promising a multitude of benefits […]
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Sihanoukville Authority Urges Prompt Water Supply to SEZ Amid Current Shortage
The Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, HE Kouch Chamroeun, has issued a pressing appeal to ANCO to expedite the connection of clean water to the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SEZ), citing prolonged dry conditions exacerbating the scarcity. During an inspection of the water supply network on 24 April 2024, HE Kouch Chamroeun emphasised the critical […]
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