Road and Infrastructure
Japan Prime Minister to Continue Assisting Cambodia in Developing Prioritised Sectors
The Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio said that Japan will continue to help Cambodia develop prioritised sectors, especially the infrastructure, industry, technology segments. HE Kishida Fumio made the remarks during a meeting with Cambodian PM Samdech Hun Sen in Phnom Penh on 20 March. The two sides agreed to fully cooperate to make Sihanoukville Port a major port not only for Cambodia ...
Read MoreCambodia, China Agree to Strengthen BRI Cooperation by Building More Infrastructure
The leaders of Cambodia and China have agreed to continue promoting Belt & Road cooperation to build more physical infrastructure in Cambodia. The remarks were made during a phone call between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Chinese President HE Xi Jinping on 18 March. In the phone talk, the two sides appreciated the past cooperation in Belt & Road construction and urge ...
Read MoreJapan Signs US$24 million Grant Aid Agreement to Expand Water Supply in Svay Rieng
Japan has officially provided grant aid of approximately US$24 million to expand the water supply system capacity in Svay Rieng province. The grant agreement was signed on 11 March by Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Porn Moniroth and Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Cambodia Ms Kame Haruko. The project will increase the water supply capacity of up...
Read MoreUS$30 Million Water Treatment Plant in Kampong Thom Operational in April
A new US$30 million water treatment plant in Kampong Thom province will be put into operation in April as the construction has been completed, according to a site inspection by Kampong Thom Governor HE Nguon Rattanak on 16 March. Located in Stueng Sen town, the water treatment plant was built with grant aid from the Japanese government of approximately US$30 million. “The water treatment pla...
Read MoreGround Officially Broken for Nine Concrete Bridges in Kampong Cham
Srey Santhor district of Kampong Cham province will soon have nine new concrete bridges, gifts from PM Samdech Hun Sen to facilitate the transportation of agricultural products and commute of local people. The groundbreaking ceremony of these bridges was presided over by Lt Gen Hun Manet, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of Royal Cambodian Army, on 17 March. ...
Read MoreBattambang Set for Pub Street Similar to Siem Reap
Battambang Governor HE Sok Loo said Battambang will soon build a Pub Street to attract national and international tourists, like the one in Siem Reap. HE Sok Lou unveiled this plan during a meeting with Secretary-General of the Escato Circus School Ms Aurelie Vincq on 16 March to report on the progress of Phare Ponleu Selpak project. According to his plan, Pub Street will include restaurants...
Read MoreCambodia Requests JICA to Assist in Enhancing Cross-Border Transportation System
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to continue providing technical assistance in enhancing cross-border transportation. The proposal was made at the monthly meeting on the progress of the current Cambodia Logistics System Improvement Project between the Ministry and JICA on 15 March. The meeting was held to review...
Read MoreConstruction of NR10 Connecting Koh Kong & Battambang 60% Complete
Construction of NR10, stretching over 197 kilometres from Samlot district in Battambang province to Khemarak Phoumin city in Koh Kong province, is now 60% complete. Koh Kong Governor HE Ms Mithona Phouthong said on Monday 14 March that the construction work is proceeding as planned with the working team actively conducting their jobs. She said that NR10 is an important economic artery for th...
Read MoreConstruction of Chom Chao Flyover & Underpass 99% complete, Opens for Traffic on 19 March
Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuon Sreng said that the construction of the flyover and underpass at the Chom Chao roundabout has now reached 99% completion and is set to temporarily open for traffic on 19 March. The Phnom Penh Capital Administration is now planning the official inauguration ceremony, which will be held soon under the auspices of Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. The Chom Chao flyove...
Read MoreConstruction of US$10-million Multiple Infrastructure Projects in Pursat 100% Complete
Construction of several infrastructure development projects in Pursat city have been completed with only some minor works remaining, according to a Pursat provincial administration announcement on 13 March. The completed projects include a new landfill, a wastewater treatment plant, drainage system, and several DBST roads, as well as a concrete road around Pursat central market. Meanwhile, t...
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