Road and Infrastructure
GDLT, CDIA to set up electric bus system in Siem Reap
The General Department of Land Transport (GDLT) has partnered with Cities Development Initiative For Asia (CDIA) to implement a comprehensive study project on the feasibility of setting up a public transport system for electric buses in Siem Reap. According to the discussion on “Electric bus fleets as public service in Siem Reap city” on 9 […]
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Construction of Arey Ksat Bridge Set to Begin by End 2023
The Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridges Project (Old Market – Chroy Changvar & Chroy Changvar – Arey Ksat) is set to begin construction by the end of 2023 as the legal procedures of the project are yet to be completed. The timeline was confirmed by a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport Heang Sotheayuth […]
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S. Korea Provides US$70m Concession Loan for Grid System Enhancement in Cambodia
The South Korean government has provided US$70 million in a concession loan for a grid system improvement project in Preah Sihanoukville province. The loan agreement was signed on December 9 by HE Aun Pornmonyroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance and Ms Minnie Chey, Country Director of Korea Economic Development Cooperation Fund […]
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Construction US$20m Takhmao Water Supply Facility to be Completed in 2024
The construction of the US$20 million Takhmao water supply is scheduled to be completed as planned in December 2024, according to a site inspection on 6 December 2022. According to HE Cham Prasidh, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, this project will tackle the shortage of clean water in Phnom Penh and Takhmao, and […]
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Construction of US$35 million Russey Keo bridge 89% Complete
As of early December, the construction of the Russey Keo cable bridge across the Tonle Sap River has been 89% completed, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh on 5 December. Worth US$35 million, the new concrete cable-stayed bridge across the Tonle Sap is 20.5 metres wide and 500 metres […]
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Temporary Russey Keo Iron Bridge Reopened
The temporary Russey Keo iron bridge across the Tonle Sap River was reopened from 4 December onwards after closing for repair, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh. The bridge has been repaired after a sand barge crashed into the bridge in November. From 4 December onwards, passengers can cross […]
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New SR Airport to be Completed in 2023; Digital Connecting Transportation System Planned
Siem Reap International Airport Tour Transport Association (TTA) in collaboration with Nippon Koei Co., Ltd (NK) of Japan and Haystack Labs Studio Co., Ltd. (HAYSTACK) of Canada have drafted a passenger transport application for the new Siem Reap International Airport that is scheduled to be completed by March 2023. The three institutions signed an MoU […]
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Industry Ministry, Water Supply Association sign MoU to expand water network in Cambodia
The Ministry of Industry has signed several MoU agreements with the Cambodian Water Supply Association (CWA) to expand the clean water network in Cambodia. The signing ceremony was held during the conference and exhibition of clean water in Cambodia on 29-30 November. The MoU include: MOU between the Cambodian Water Supply Association and the General […]
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MISTI Sets New Regulations for Production & Supply of Clean Water
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has set new measures to increase the production and supply of clean water in Cambodia. Sim Sitha, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Industry, said on 29 November that the Cambodian government has launched a national strategic plan to strengthen the water sector in Cambodia. […]
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Battambang Authority to Build New Independence Monument, Park, & Night Market
The Battambang Provincial Administration will soon build a new Independence Monument, Samdech Krala Hom Park, and Battambang Night Market to attract more tourists, according to the meeting on 29 November 2022. Battambang Governor HE Sok Loo stated that the project will be built on the old site of the Battambang Night Market and Food Street. […]
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