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Phnom Penh Government to Launch Innovative Pedestrian Street Trial

The Phnom Penh Municipal Government is excited to announce the upcoming trial of a pedestrian street project, dubbed "Walk Street," along the iconic Sisowath Avenue. This initiative aims to transform the city's heart into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment, allowing residents and visitors alike to enjoy the area more fully. The trial will commence on Saturdays and Sundays on 1 February ...

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National Road 7 Expansion Reaches 32% Completion

As of 30 January 2025, construction on the vital National Road 7 expansion project has reached a notable milestone, achieving 32.01% of its overall progress. The initiative, aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth, focuses on upgrading the road to four lanes over a total span of 45.5 kilometres. The work stretches from the Vang Vong Moul Skun roundabout in Cheung Prey distric...

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Ministry Proposes Asbestos Regulation to Protect Public Health in Cambodia

At a consultation workshop on 27 January 2025, HE Say Sam Al, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, announced a pivotal step towards regulating the use of asbestos in Cambodia’s construction sector. The proposed policy framework aims to mitigate public health risks while supporting the construction industry's interests. “Asbestos has been a staple in construction materi...

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GeoStudio, the Future of Limit Equilibrium Analysis

By Louis Henry Prates Integrated geotechnical workflow Seequent’s vision is to provide a suite of underground solutions that seamlessly integrate into every stage of infrastructure development. Starting with field data collection and management with OpenGround, moving on to subsurface characterization and geological modeling with LeapFrog Works, and culminating in advanced Geotechnical Analy...

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Nearly Completion of Water Diversion System Project in Phnom Penh & Surrounding Provinces

The Cambodian government has announced significant progress in the water diversion system project, with nearly 100% of the work completed across Phnom Penh and three neighbouring provinces—Kandal, Kampong Speu, and Takeo. This update was shared on the official Facebook page of the Royal Government Spokesperson's Unit on 25 January 2025. Key highlights of the project include: - Stung Toch Wat...

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Cambodia Achieves Major Milestones in Road Development by 2024

Cambodia has marked a remarkable achievement in its infrastructure by successfully constructing 854 national and provincial roads, totalling 20,307.6 kilometres as of 2024. This reflects an increase of 291.6 kilometres compared to the previous year's total of 20,016 kilometres, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The report reveals that among these ro...

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Japan Enhances Education Infrastructure in Cambodia with USD 20 Million Investment

In a significant boost to Cambodia's educational landscape, Japan has announced a generous contribution of nearly USD 20 million to construct new school buildings in the Pursat and Banteay Meanchey provinces. This commitment underscores Japan's ongoing support for Cambodia's development efforts, particularly in enhancing access to quality education for its youth. At a recent signing ceremony he...

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Government Revives Stalled Projects in Sihanoukville

The Cambodian government is taking significant steps to revive 42 stalled projects in Sihanoukville province, totalling an investment capital of USD 564 million. This initiative is part of the ongoing effort to revitalise the coastal region and encourage the resumption of major developments. During the 13th meeting on the "Special Program to Promote Investment in Sihanoukville Province 2024," h...

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Two Kratie Province Roads Near Completion: Boosting Tourism and Transport

In exciting news for Kratie province, the long-awaited rehabilitation and upgrade of two major roads, totalling nearly 48.59 kilometres, are now 93% complete. This project, which extends from the roundabout in Preap (S) Kratie City to Sandan commune in Sambo district, is set to significantly enhance travel and transportation in the area. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Publi...

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Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Sees Striking Growth in 2024 Revenues

In a year of remarkable achievements, the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port has emerged as a standout performer in Cambodia's logistics sector, with projected earnings exceeding USD 110 million in 2024. According to a recent report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, this impressive financial leap marks a growth of over 24% compared to last year. The port, which is listed on the Cambod...

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