Road and Infrastructure
Construction Progress of Phnom Penh’s Drainage System Nears Completion
The ambitious project to build a comprehensive drainage system in western Phnom Penh is now 88% complete, with final touches expected to be finalised by July 2025. During a recent review, Ms. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the project leader, confirmed the significant progress. […]
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Electric Bus Revolution in Siem Reap: A Step Towards Sustainable Transport
In an exciting development for eco-friendly public transport, Cambodia, in partnership with the Green Development Institute (GGGI), has unveiled plans for an electric bus system in Siem Reap province. The announcement came during the final workshop of the electric bus public transport system study, where three strategic routes and 33 waiting stations were officially designated. […]
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Siem Reap River Improvement Project Phase 2 Nears Completion
The Siem Reap River Improvement Project Phase 2 is making significant strides, with the project now completed by 97%. On its official Facebook page, the Siem Reap Provincial Administration announced on 21 August 2025 that the project is on track for completion by 1 July 2025. The ongoing work focuses on restoring the river and […]
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National Road 7 Expansion Project on Track for Early Completion
The ambitious project to expand and improve National Road 7, transforming it from a two-lane to a four-lane highway, is currently 43% complete and is expected to finish ahead of schedule. The 45.5-kilometre stretch of road runs from Vang Vong Moul Skun in Cheung Prey district to the base of the Kizuna Bridge in Kampong […]
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India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway Stalled Amid Conflict in Myanmar
The USD 114 billion India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway, a crucial 1,360-kilometre infrastructure project designed to enhance ASEAN economic integration and strengthen India’s trade presence in Southeast Asia, faces major setbacks due to ongoing instability in Myanmar. Designed as a four-lane highway, the Trilateral Highway is part of India’s broader infrastructure vision, which aims to extend road […]
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Construction of Sewage System & Rainwater Pumping Station is Officially Ground Breaking in Kratie City
Ground was broken on a vital sewerage system and rainwater pumping station in Kratie city on 5 March 2025, backed by over USD 7 million in funding through the Asian Development Bank-supported Rabien 4 urban development project. HE Poo Manit, Deputy Director General of the Project at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, highlighted […]
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Mekong River Bridge in Kratie Province Approaching Completion
The long-awaited Mekong River Bridge, stretching 1,761 metres, is on the verge of completion, now at 89.84%. Local authorities anticipate the temporary opening to the public in September 2025, marking a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development. HE Lim Sidenin, Secretary of State and Project Director, provided insights during a recent progress review, emphasizing […]
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Gov’t Introduces Measures to Enhance Water Management in Cambodia’s Agriculture Sector
In a concerted effort to tackle the pressing challenges in water resources management, the Economic and Financial Policy Committee of Cambodia convened on 5 March 2025. The committee unveiled a comprehensive plan comprising three key measures to improve water management within the country’s water and agriculture sectors. During the meeting, members deliberated on the critical […]
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Korea-Backed USD 114 Million New Koh Kong Bridge Project Moves Forward with Feasibility Study
Five major Korean investment firms are currently conducting a feasibility study on the ambitious Koh Kong Bridge and National Road 48 upgrade project, which carries an estimated cost of USD 114 million. The project is expected to enhance connectivity between Khemarak Phoumin city and Cambodia’s western border, significantly improving transport infrastructure in the region. This […]
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Progress Accelerates on Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge Construction
The government is speeding up the construction of the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, with active site preparations underway. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has directed technical teams from the Electricity of Cambodia and Yooshin Joint Venture to enhance their engineering and technical studies to prevent power outages during construction. On 25 February 2025, Undersecretary […]
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