Road and Infrastructure
Koh Tonsay Beach to Angkol Beach Road Connection 80% Completion: Game-Changer for Kep Tourism
In picturesque Kep province, construction of the much-anticipated road linking Koh Tonsay Beach to Angkol Beach has surged ahead, reaching an impressive 80% completion as of 18 October 2023. Governor of Kep Province HE Som Piseth enthusiastically shared this update with AKP, underlining the critical role this project plays in bolstering Kep’s burgeoning tourism industry. […]
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China Spends US$10bn to Dig Massive New Canal to Ease Trade Flow with ASEAN
Recognizing that the eastern port where goods pass through the port near Taiwan looks unstable and is under US surveillance, China has invested a staggering US$10.3 billion (equivalent to 72.7 billion yuan) to carve out the sprawling Pinglu Canal. Stretching over 134 kilometers, this monumental waterway links the Xijin Reservoir near Guangxi’s vibrant capital city, […]
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Cambodia Inks Landmark Agreements with Chinese Corporate Giants on Three Transformative Projects
The Cambodian government has forged pivotal agreements with Chinese corporate giants on three transformative development projects. These monumental partnerships, unveiled during the “Third Belt and Road Forum” in Beijing, promise to reshape Cambodia’s technological landscape and boost its economic prowess. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet, the Royal Government of Cambodia signed a […]
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Siem Reap’s New Airport Welcomes Inaugural Commercial Flight
In a historic moment for Cambodia, the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport officially embraced its inaugural commercial aircraft on 16 October 2023, marking a transformative leap for the country’s aviation infrastructure. The momentous inauguration ceremony was presided over by HE Vongsey Visoth, Deputy Prime Minister overseeing the Office of the Council of Ministers, Mr Mao […]
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Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s First High-Speed Railway
In a historic milestone, Indonesia inaugurated Southeast Asia’s maiden high-speed railway on 2 October. This remarkable project, with a price tag of US$7.3 billion, stands as a testament to China’s expansive Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. Predominantly financed by Chinese state-owned corporations, the grand unveiling of this high-speed rail line signifies a significant leap forward […]
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PPAP Reports US$23 Million Earnings for First Eight Months of 2023, Sees 9% Decrease
In the first eight months of 2023, the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) disclosed earnings amounting to US$23,431,210. However, this figure represents a 9% decrease when compared to the corresponding period last year. This financial update was officially released in a press statement by the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port on 13 September 2023. The reported […]
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Exclusive 3 days Access to Koh Pich-Koh Nora Bridge Granted for Pchum Ben Festival
In a move to alleviate traffic congestion and facilitate travel during the upcoming Pchum Ben festival from 13-15 October 2023, Prime Minister Hun Manet has granted temporary access to the Koh Pich-Koh Nora bridge. This decision comes ahead of the bridge’s official inauguration scheduled for 27 October 2023. (Read more) The Koh Pich-Koh Nora Bridge, […]
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Reconstruction of Mondulkiri’s Collapsed Road76 Nears Halfway Mark, 45% Progress
The reconstruction project of a 425-metre-long, 12-metre-wide road, which will reconnect the fractured stretch of Road 76 in Mondulkiri, has achieved an impressive milestone. As of 6 October 2023, the Mondulkiri Provincial Administration reports that this crucial endeavour has reached the 45% completion mark. This project, overseen by the Department of Public Works and Transport, […]
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Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Triumphs in Non-Commercial Flight Test, Gearing Up for Commercial Operations
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport has successfully concluded a comprehensive airport flight demonstration, clearing the way for the launch of commercial aircraft operations set for mid-October. On 5 October 2023, the airport marked this achievement with the participation of three prominent airlines: Sky Angkor Airlines from Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia Airways departing from Sihanoukville […]
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Okhna Mong Reththy to Build 10km Trunk Road Project for Agro-Tourism Resort in Kampong Speu
Okhna Mong Reththy has unveiled plans for a 10-kilometre trunk road within the Mong Reththy Sen Chey agro-tourism development resort. This visionary project is poised to draw national and international tourists, as announced on Mong Reththy’s official Facebook page on 29 September 2023. The proposed lorry road will stretch for a total of 10,000 metres […]
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