Road and Infrastructure
Extended Savings: Expressway Company Announces 20% Discount Continuation for ETC & ANPR Users
In a generous move to support its users, the company responsible for managing the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has declared an extension of the 20% discount for a further six months exclusively for ETC and ANPR users, a decision that underscores the company’s commitment to fostering economic growth and promoting the transport sector in Cambodia. The […]
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Royal Railway Cambodia to Introduce High-Speed Train Network in June
Royal Railway Cambodia has announced plans to revolutionise Cambodia’s transportation sector with the launch of high-speed trains connecting Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville and Poipet by June 2024, as reported by Apsara TV on 22 April 2024. The upcoming trains, ordered from Japan, are set to operate at speeds ranging between 90 and 110km per hour, […]
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Bridge Construction Across Bassac River Surpasses Milestone Ahead of Schedule
The ambitious project to construct a bridge spanning the Bassac River, linking Chak Angre Krom to Prek Pra, has surpassed expectations by achieving a remarkable 7.5% progress in just two months, surpassing the planned timeline by 0.6%. This significant milestone, achieved ahead of schedule, underscores the swift and efficient progress of the construction efforts since […]
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NR No. 48 Rehabilitation Project Progresses to 52%
The rehabilitation project of National Road No. 48 (Sre Ambel – Koh Kong) has reached a significant milestone, with construction progress standing at 52.12%. This update was confirmed by HE So Vector, Project Manager and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on April 18, 2024. HE So Vector highlighted the […]
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Construction Begins on Quảng Trị’s US$580m Deep-water Port After 4-Year Delay
Construction of the long-awaited Mỹ Thủy deep-water port project in Quảng Trị Southeast Economic Zone finally commenced on Monday, following a four-year delay, according to Vietnamnews on 26 March 2024. Approved by the Prime Minister on 4 January 2019, with a total investment of VNĐ14.2 trillion (US$580 million), this project is of paramount importance to […]
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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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