Korea grants US$ 10 million to develop 30 villages in northwestern Cambodia
The Government of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has allocated US$10 million to support the development of 30 villages in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces over five years, from 2022 to 2026. The project, known as the “Peace Village Building Project through Diversified Rural Community Development (VDP)”, aims to improve the […]
Senate Approves Air Transport Law to Promote and Strengthen Aviation Development in Cambodia
The Cambodian Senate has fully approved the official draft law on international air transport, which is expected to promote the development of the Cambodian aviation sector. The approval was made during the extraordinary session of the Senate of the 5th legislature on July 31, 2024, under the chairmanship of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of […]
Samdech Techo Pushes for Expedited Construction of NR No. 78.5 connecting Ratanakkiri to the Triangle Area
Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has urged the new government to expedite the construction of NR No. 78.5, connecting Ratanakkiri Province and Banlung City to the “tail of the dragon” (Angle 3) with a length of over 166 kilometres. In a special message addressing the CLV development triangle (Cambodia, Laos, […]
Lao Gov’t Approves New 63 km Expressway Section from Oudomxay to Chinese Border
The Lao government has given the green light for the construction of the fourth section of an expressway, enhancing transport connectivity between Laos and China. This newly approved segment will span 63 kilometres, linking Oudomxay province to Boten in Luang Namtha province, a key border area with China, according to a report by Pasaxon on […]
Royal Railway Cambodia Successfully Tests New Train Lines for Phnom Penh-Poipet Route
Royal Railway Cambodia has successfully conducted a test run of four Kiha183-182 train lines on the Northern Railway from Phnom Penh to Poipet, signalling a major step towards resuming passenger services. The test, conducted on 25 July 2024, aimed to evaluate the railway’s readiness for passenger operations following a long suspension due to the COVID-19 […]
Cambodia Connects Over 1.3 Million Households to Clean Water Network by Mid-2024
By the first half of 2024, the Cambodian government has successfully connected the water supply network to more than 1.3 million households, out of a total of 3.555 million houses across the country. This achievement, assuming one connection per house, marks a significant milestone in Cambodia’s infrastructure development, according to Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology […]