Road and Infrastructure
Transformative Infrastructure Initiatives Propelling Southwest Cambodia towards Logistics Hub Status
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet of Cambodia has emphasised that the implementation of significant infrastructure projects, including the Funan Techo Canal and Techo International Airport, will elevate the southwestern region of the country to a pivotal logistics hub. Prime Minister Hun Manet articulated these views while inspecting the ongoing development of the US$1.5 billion 4F-class […]
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Progress Update: NR No. 4 Improvement Reaches Halfway Mark
As of March 2024, the extensive undertaking to enhance NR No. 4, spanning from Bek Chan commune in Kandal province to Bit Trang commune in Preah Sihanouk province, has achieved a significant milestone, with completion reaching 50.57%. HE Phan Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transports (MPWT), affirmed the substantial progress, noting […]
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Techo International Airport Set to Complete Phase I Construction by October 2024, Eyeing Mid-2025 Inauguration
Techo International Airport, strategically located across Kandal and Takeo provinces, is on track to conclude the first phase of its construction by October 2024, paving the way for its official commencement in mid-2025. A recent report from the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation indicates substantial progress, with the first phase reaching an impressive 66.1% […]
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NR No. 48 Upgrade Surpasses 45%, Targeting 60% Milestone by May
Efforts to enhance the quality of Cambodia’s crucial transportation artery, NR No. 48 (Sre Ambel-Koh Kong), have reached a commendable milestone, with completion currently standing at 45.17% as of 11 March 2024. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), led by HE So Vector, Secretary of State and Director of the Quality Improvement Project […]
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Over 80% Completion: Battambang’s Ambitious City Rehabilitation Nears the Finish Line
A transformative initiative to revitalise and enhance the infrastructure of Battambang City is making significant strides, with drainage and road construction projects on both sides of the Stueng Sangke River surpassing an impressive 80% completion mark. The update, shared by the Battambang Provincial Administration via its official Facebook page on 8 March 2024, sheds light […]
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NR 31 Rehabilitation Project Nears Completion, Targets June Finish
The NR No. 31 rehabilitation and upgrading project, covering a distance of over 53km, has achieved an impressive milestone, reaching the 60% completion mark. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport provided an update, stating that the project team, led by HE Khan Mane, Secretary of State of the Ministry, inspected on March 6, 2024. […]
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Mong Reththy Sen Chey Agro-Tourism Resort Prepares to Unveil 10km Trunk Road by End of 2024
In a significant development, the eagerly awaited 9,600-metre trunk road at the Mong Reththy Sen Chey agro-tourism resort in Kampong Speu province is set to welcome national and international tourists by the conclusion of 2024. This news comes from the development area within the Mong Reththy Sen Chey agro-tourism resort. The infrastructure project, encompassing a […]
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Australian Conglomerate FreshStart Eyes Major Investments Across Cambodia’s Key Sectors
Aegros and FreshStart Logistics, a subsidiary of FreshStart, have unveiled plans to significantly expand their investments in Cambodia, targeting three pivotal sectors: logistics, energy, and healthcare. This strategic move was disclosed during a meeting between Mr. Daniel Phillips, President of FreshStart Company, and Prime Minister Hun Manet at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne on […]
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PPWSA Seeks Understanding from the Public When Bak Kheng 2 Water Treatment Plant Unveiled on 3 March
In a significant stride towards enhancing water supply infrastructure, the Bak Kheng Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant, alongside a monumental 2,000mm diameter water pipeline beneath the Tonle Sap, is set to commence operations at midday on 3 March 2024. This pivotal project, orchestrated by the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA), aims to bolster water […]
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Cambodia Targets June Deal for Funan Techo Canal Construction with Chinese Firm
In a strategic move to advance the Funan Techo Canal project, the Cambodian government is intensifying efforts to finalize negotiations and sign a concessional agreement with a Chinese company for the commencement of construction. Highlighting the project’s high priority, HE. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development […]
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