Road and Infrastructure
Gov’t to Build Three New Roads in Kratie Before Khmer New Year 2023
Three major infrastructure projects were set to begin construction before Khmer New Year, while plenty more are coming during the course of 2023, confirmed Kratie Governor HE Va thorn on 31 January. The three road infrastructure projects include a 31.25km of NR7 section from the Kratie roundabout to Svay Chres commune, 35.5 km of PR377 […]
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Detail Study on New Waterway Connecting Tonle Bassac to Kep Set for Completion
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will release a detailed study of the new waterway connecting Tonle Bassac to Kep very shortly, confirmed MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 30 January. According to the study, the project will have three gates including a gate from the Mekong River to the Bassac River, a […]
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Construction of US$22m Water Supply System Project in Pursat 64% Complete
The construction of a Japanese-funded water supply system project in Pursat worth US$21.9 million has been 64% completed, according to the Pursat Provincial Administration. Senior Minister Cham Prasidh, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation inspected the construction progress on 27 January. Located in Phsar Leu village, Sangkat Lolok Sor, Pursat city, the construction of […]
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Thailand to Begin Construction of $9bn Aviation City in 2023
Thailand will begin construction on the US$8.82 billion U-Tapao aviation city early this year, a government spokesperson said on Friday 27 January. Deputy government spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana said that the project covers an area of 6,500 rai (1,040 hectares) in the eastern seaboard province’s Ban Chang district and requires an investment of THB290 billion in […]
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Kampong Chhnang Authority to Build Three Major Infrastructure Projects
The Kampong Chhnang provincial administration will build three infrastructure projects to boost the transportation sector in the province. One project has already been approved by the government, while two others are awaiting approval. Kampong Chhnang Governor HE Sun Sovanrith stated in a press conference on 26 January that the three projects include a 3900m long […]
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Construction on US$29m Water Supply Station in Battambang Officially Starts
The construction of a new US$29-million new water supply station in Battambang has officially begun. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on 25 January under the presidency of Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation HE Cham Prasidh. The project is managed under the Provincial Water Supply and Sanitation Project, financed by the Asian Development Bank […]
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France Wants to Invest in High-Speed Rail Project in Cambodia
A French delegation has expressed interest in investing in high-speed rail in Cambodia, aiming to help develop Cambodia’s transport infrastructure, according to a meeting between the French delegation and Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 25 January. In the meeting, Mr François Corbin, the representative of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign […]
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Two roads connecting Chamkar Leu- Stung Trang officially built
The construction of two roads with a total length of 14km connecting Chamkar Leu district to Stung Trang district of Kampong Cham province officially began on 25 January. Both roads will be built in DBST and concrete. The first line from Tuol Prak village, Ta Ong commune, Chamkar Leu district to Sopheas village, Sopheas commune, […]
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Construction of Stung Bot border checkpoint 80% complete
Construction of Stung Bot border checkpoint and the road connecting to NR5 has been 80% completed, and both governments are ready for this upcoming international border crossing. HE Oum Rath, Governor of Banteay Meanchey Province, provide the progress update on the National Radio of Cambodia on 25 January. “Everything has proceeded as planned. Both sides […]
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Gov’t Permits International Companies to Invest 100% in Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh Express Railway
The Royal Government of Cambodia has urged French businesses to invest in the construction of high-speed railways and transportation in Cambodia, announcing that foreign businesses will be allowed to invest 100% in the Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh high-speed rail line. Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen on 25 January welcomed and informed the French […]
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