Road and Infrastructure
Thailand Provides US$30m to Cambodia for NR67 Renovation
Cambodia and Thailand have signed a concessional loan agreement for a total amount of THB983 million (approximately US$30 million) for the renovation of NR67 connecting Siem Reap to Along Veng and Choam Sangam. Government spokesman HE Vongsey Visoth said recently that the concessional loan agreement reflects the good relationship between Cambodia and Thailand in all […]
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Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Virtually Inaugurated
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang virtually presided over the inauguration ceremony of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway. According to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on 5 November, HE Li Keqiang will pay a three-day official visit to Cambodia from 8-11 November 2022 and […]
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MPWT Uses High-Tech Machinery to Inspect Infrastructure Construction Quality
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is launching a new hi-tech truck worth US$800,000 that can inspect the quality of bridges and other infrastructure constructions. The technology was introduced for the first during the inspection on Prek Tamak Bridge by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 2 November. “The […]
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MPWT to Launch DIP System to Manage Expressway Revenue on 9 November
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will officially launch the DIP system on 9 November 2022 to manage revenue earned from the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said on 2 November that the DIP technology system is scheduled to be completed and officially launched on 9 November. “This system has […]
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Cambodia to Build Three More Deep-Sea Ports to Boost Trade with US & Europe
Cambodia is planning to build three more deep-sea ports in the Kingdom, aiming to boost direct freight access to and from the US and European nations. The plan was confirmed by HE Minister Sun Chanthol in a press conference on 27 October 2022. “The first port is the expansion of Sihanoukville port to 14.5m by […]
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Kingdom’s First Expressway Opened for Traffic, Second Set to Begin Construction in 2023
The 187km Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway, the first of its kind in Cambodia, opened for traffic on 1 October with a 1-month toll-free trial, marking a major achievement in infrastructure development. The route will play a key role in boosting the country’s logistical efficiency by reducing the time and costs involved in the transportation of goods. […]
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Gov’t Plans to Spend Approx. US$1.8 billion on Public Investment Projects in 2023
In 2023, the government plans to spend over US$1.8 billion to develop public investment projects, or equivalent to 5.89% of GDP, an increase of 25.2% compared to the 2022 budget. According to the draft law on finance for management in 2023, the expenditure plan will focus on four key areas including: -Construction and rehabilitation of […]
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MPWT Earns Over US$200 million in Last 6 Years
After the introduction of the public service technology system in 2017, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has thus far earned a total of US$208 million from this service, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 27 October. “Before using the automation system in 2017, the yearly public service revenue was only […]
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Gov’t to Build New NR Connecting Road Koh Thom & Leuk Dek Districts in Kandal
The Cambodian government plans to build a new NR23 that connects Koh Thom district and Leuk Dek district in Kandal province, to shorten the distance between the two districts without crossing into Phnom Penh. Speaking at a press conference at the Government Spokesperson’s Unit on 27 October, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun […]
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Gov’t to Expand National Road Section from SR Town to New Airport to Four Lanes
A national road from downtown Siem Reap to the new airport will be expanded from two to four and six lanes, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transports (MPWT). MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said at a press conference on 27 October that the section is 16km. Some areas will be expanded to […]
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