Road and Infrastructure
NR No. 4 Rehabilitation Project Reaches 66% Completion, Targeting 2026 Finish
The ambitious project to rehabilitate, expand, and upgrade NR No. 4 from Bek Chan commune in Kandal province to Bit Trang commune in Preah Sihanouk province has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 66.06% completion as of August 2024. The project is on track to be fully completed by the end of 2026, according to the […]
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Irrigation Rehabilitation Project in Southwest Phnom Penh Reaches 25% Completion
The extensive rehabilitation project aimed at enhancing the irrigation and drainage systems in Kampong Speu, Takeo, and Kandal provinces has reached 25% completion, as confirmed by HE Pich Veasna, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, on 22 August 2024. This milestone was announced during an inspection of the project’s progress, […]
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Key Roads in Kratie Province Near Completion with 68.7% Progress Across 48.59km
The rehabilitation of two vital roads in Kratie province, extending over 48.59 kilometres, has reached a 68.7% completion milestone as of 19 August 2024, marking significant progress in the province’s transportation infrastructure upgrade, according to a progress report by the Ministry of Public Work and Transport dated 19 August 2024. This project includes extensive improvements […]
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Drainage System Upgrade on NR No. 4 in Phnom Penh Reaches 6.7% Completion
The ambitious project to enhance the drainage system along NR No. 4 in Phnom Penh has achieved a significant progress rate of 6.7% as of 25 July 2024, surpassing the planned target of 3.92%. This milestone was reviewed during a meeting on 7 August 2024, which assessed the progress of the emergency investment project aimed […]
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NR No. 23 Rehabilitation Reaches 57.5% Completion with ADB Loan of US$21.68m
The rehabilitation of NR No. 23, a key infrastructure project in Cambodia, has achieved a significant milestone with 57.5% completion as of July 2024. The project, spanning 19.83 kilometres from Leuk Dek commune, Koh Thom district to Peam Reang commune, Leuk Dek district in Kandal province, is supported by a concessional loan of US$21.68 million […]
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NR 31 Rehabilitation Project Nears Completion at Over 96%, Ahead of Schedule
The rehabilitation and upgrade of NR No. 31, covering a distance of over 53 kilometres, has achieved an impressive 96.10% completion as of early August 2024. With this pace, the project is expected to be completed a full year ahead of schedule, while maintaining the highest technical standards, according to the Ministry of Public Works […]
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The Gov’t Explores Two Road Options to Connect Tonle Bassac Bridge to NR 1
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is evaluating two potential routes to connect the new US$60 million Bassac River Bridge, which links Chak Angre Krom to Prek Pra, with NR No. 1. During a project meeting on 7 August 2024, chaired by HE Suong Heng, Secretary of State, the team reviewed these alternatives: the […]
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NR33 (Kampot-Chrak Lok) Rehabilitation Reaches 90.84% Completion
The rehabilitation and quality improvement of NR No. 33, connecting Kampot to Chrak Lok, has reached 90.84% completion as of the end of July 2024. This crucial infrastructure project, which spans approximately 52.57 km and passes through Kampot province, Kep city, and Damnak Chang Eur district, was inspected by HE Pal Chandara, Secretary of State […]
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Cambodia Launches Groundbreaking for the US$1.7bn Funan Techo Canal Project
The construction of Cambodia’s monumental US$1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 5 August 2024. This historic canal aims to revolutionize the country’s economic landscape and trade strategies within Southeast Asia. The Funan Techo Canal, spanning 180 km, is a collaboration between Cambodian investors, who hold a […]
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Korea Commits US$10m to Transform 30 Villages in Northwestern Cambodia
The Government of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has committed US$10 million to develop 30 villages in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces over five years from 2022 to 2026. The project aimed at boosting agricultural incomes, enhancing governance capacity for rural development, and improving access to essential services, according to KOICA’s […]
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