Road and Infrastructure
Multi-Purpose Port & Logistics Centre in Kampong Chhnang Equipping STM Technology to Open Soon
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport recently held a meeting to discuss the development progress of the Kampong Chhnang multi-purpose port and logistics centre, which is expected to open soon. The meeting was chaired by HE Senior Minister Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, along with KLP.T TRANSPORTATION Co., Ltd and members […]
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Construction of US$38m Koh Pic-Koh Norea Bridge 62% Complete
The construction of the Koh Pich-Koh Norea cable-stayed bridge is now 62% complete as of 4 March 2023 according to Phnom Penh’s Department of Public Works and Transport. With a budget of US$38 million, the bridge is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, and it will serve as an important gateway connecting […]
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2022 Saw 19% Decrease in Financing Capital Expenses & 11% Increase in Public Budget
Cambodia’s financing capital expenditure on infrastructure development in 2022 reached only US$425 million (1,703 billion Riels), slower than the annual budget law and decreased by 19.75% compared to 2021 according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s report. Of the total 28.57% financing capital expenditure, domestic financing decreased by 33.50% while foreign financing decreased by […]
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Over 700km on 41 Roads Built in Takeo Over Past Five Years
Over the past five years, Takeo province has witnessed the construction of 41 national and provincial roads, spanning more than 722.47 km, according to HE Ouch Phea, Governor of Takeo province. Speaking at a press conference on “Success in 5 years” on 2 March 2023, HE Ouch Phea highlighted the province’s infrastructure developments, including six […]
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Feasibility Shows ‘Okay’ to Bassac – Kampot Waterway
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced that the feasibility study of the Tonle Bassac waterway and logistics project has been completed, with no major technical, environmental, or legal issues found. The study was conducted by CCCC Water Transportation Consultants Co., Ltd, and its progress was discussed at a meeting between the […]
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Booyoung Group Expresses Investment Interest in Infrastructure & Transportation in Cambodia
Booyoung Group, a leading South Korean conglomerate, has expressed its interest in investing in Cambodia’s infrastructure and transportation sectors. The announcement was made during a meeting between the Booyoung delegation and H.E. Sun Chanthol on February 28, 2023. As Cambodia continues to develop its infrastructure and transportation networks, foreign companies like Booyoung Group are keen […]
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Bentley Systems Issues Call for Nominations for the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to be Selected and Announced at the Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its call for nominations for its 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The awards program, which is judged by independent industry experts, seeks to recognize infrastructure projects for […]
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PP-SHV Expressway Company Reduces Fees by up to 25% on B & C Buses
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Investment Company offers a special discount to private companies with 30 or more daily buses to encourage more expressway usage. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Cambodia Bus Association and Cambodia PPSHV Expressway Co., Ltd., the cost of expressway services will be discounted, but for a particular type […]
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Three Ministries to Talk with ADB on Restoring Canal Connecting to Kampot Tourist Port
The launch of the Kampot tourist port project has been delayed due to water depth issues although the construction has been completed. Three ministries, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, are currently negotiating to secure a budget to restore the canal that […]
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Cambodia Will Not Borrow US$4bn to Build Phnom Penh-Poipet High-Speed Railway
Cambodia will refrain from borrowing foreign loans to finance the Phnom Penh-Poipet high-speed railway project, estimated to cost around US$4 billion. Instead, the country seeks private investors to participate in a BOT (Build, Operate, Transfer) partnership, as HE Senior Minister Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, announced on 28 February 2023. The railway […]
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