Road and Infrastructure
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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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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