Road and Infrastructure
Japan Assists Cambodia in Planning Urban Water Supply Development
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), will co-develop an urban water supply development plan. The agreement was signed between the two parties on 12 January 2023. The project will be implemented in mid-2023 when both parties will draft guidelines for the development of the […]
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Construction of New Road Connecting Bokor to NR4 approx. 60% Complete
As of January 2023, the construction of a new road connecting Bokor National Park to NR4 with a total length of 61km, is approximately 60% complete according to a Sokha Real Estate announcement on 10 on January. This new road connecting to NR at km 158 + 200 from Bokor Mountain passed through the economic […]
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Gov’t Approves Draft Law on Clean Water Management
The Council of Ministers has approved the draft law on clean water management, which will strengthen the management system and ensure the provision of clean water supply services in the country. The draft law was approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on 13 January. The management and development of […]
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Japan to Help Set Up New Clean Water Supply System in Siem Reap
Japan has provided a grant of US$204,637 for the installation of a water supply system in the community of Kampong Khleang commune in Siem Reap province. The agreement was signed between the two parties on 12 January 2023. The project will include the construction of an 8km water distribution network in the community so that […]
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MPWT to Renovate Drainage System Along NR4
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is planning the enhance and renovate the drainage system along NR4 in Phnom Penh’s Por Senchey district, according to an official meeting on 11 January. The meeting was held to promote hygiene and public safety in the city. The working group discussed various measures and methods to improve […]
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Concession agreement of Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway to be signed in February
Cambodia and China plan to sign the concession agreement for the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway in February 2023 during a state visit to China by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. This was stated by HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport on 11 January 2023. The Minister said that in the […]
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MPWT plans to build a large wastewater treatment system in Kampong Spue
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is collaborating with BUCG to study the feasibility of establishing another large wastewater treatment system project in Chbar Morn City, Kampong Speu Province. This is according to the meeting of the Ministry of Public Works and all stakeholders on January 10, 2023. HE Ros Vanna, Secretary of State […]
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MPWT Urges Japan to Study the Feasibility of High-Speed Rail in Phnom Penh
A senior official of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has urged the Japanese company NIPPON KOEI to study the feasibility of building a high-speed railway in Phnom Penh (Tramway). HE Toch Chankosal, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, raised the proposal during the meeting with Japanese experts […]
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Construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 63% Complete
Construction of the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport has been 63% completed by the end of 2022, while the developer is aiming for 90% completion by March this year. The progress of the project was mentioned in a meeting held on 9 January under the chairmanship of HE Tekreth Samrach, Minister Delegate Attached to […]
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Gov’t Confirms Continuation of “Water, Road, Electricity, People” Policy for Next 30 Years
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen confirmed that the government would continue implementing the “water, roads, electricity, people” policy for the next 30 years. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of National Road 7 on 9 January, PM Hun Sen said that infrastructure plays a major in the country’s development. (Read more) He said that he […]
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