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20km Irrigation Expansion Project in Svay Rieng Achieves 20% Milestone
- 8 July 2024
The ambitious project to expand the irrigation capacity and flood protection of the Prek O Damrey Cross-Prek Thmey irrigation system in Kampong Ror district, Svay Rieng province, has reached 20% completion. This significant progress was announced by the Svay Rieng Provincial Administration on 4 July 2024. Key aspects of the project include: Rehabilitating the 8,287-meter-long O Damrey natu...
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US$10bn Project to Connect China-Singapore Railway Unveiled by Chinese Premier
- 7 July 2024
China's Premier Li Qiang has announced an ambitious US$10 billion project to link thousands of kilometres of railways from Malaysia to China, through Thailand and Laos, culminating in a connection to Singapore. This announcement was made during his three-day official visit to Malaysia, marking the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations, according to Reuters on 19 June 2024. Dur...
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CRBC Readies Equipment for Upcoming Mekong River Bridge Construction
- 6 July 2024
China Road Bridge Corporation (CRBC) is preparing to commence the construction of the highly anticipated Mekong River Bridge, bringing in drilling equipment, machinery, and construction materials from China. The project marks a significant infrastructural development for Cambodia. HE Phan Rim, Spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, announced on 6 July that CRBC has made subst...
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Nicholas Cumins Takes Charge as CEO of Bentley Systems, Ushering in a New Era
- 6 July 2024
Following the CEO transition plan previously announced by Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), Nicholas Cumins today takes charge as CEO. Cumins succeeds Greg Bentley, the eldest of the five brothers who founded Bentley Systems, who becomes Executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Cumins is the first CEO in the company’s 40-year history who is not a Bentley family member, marking a si...
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Rehabilitation & Expansion of NR No. 4 Reaches 55% Completion
- 5 July 2024
As of the end of June 2024, the ambitious project to rehabilitate and expand NR No. 4 from Bek Chan commune in Kandal province to Bit Trang commune in Prey Nob district, Preah Sihanouk province, has achieved 54.80% completion. This significant milestone was confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on their official Facebook page on 5 July 2024. HE Pheng Sovicheano, Secretary of S...
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France Invests US$600m in Cambodia’s Expanding Sectors
- 5 July 2024
French investment in Cambodia has surged to a combined value of €560 million (approximately US$600 million), significantly impacting the construction, agro-industry, and services sectors, according to a report from the French Embassy to Cambodia on Friday. This announcement was made in conjunction with the signing of the second France Cambodia Business Forum, scheduled from 8 to 10 July 2024 in Ca...
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NR No. 48 from Sre Ambel to Koh Kong Construction Progresses Beyond 62%, Set for Dry Season Completion in 2025
- 4 July 2024
The ambitious project to restore and upgrade the 148-kilometre stretch of NR No. 48 from Sre Ambel to Koh Kong has reached a completion milestone of 62.11%, with completion expected in the dry season of 2025. This update was confirmed by HE Phorn Rim, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on 3 July 2024. HE Phorn Rim detailed that the construction, extending from the intersec...
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NR No. 31 Project Connecting Bek Kus to Kampong Trach Nears Completion with Over 95% Progress
- 4 July 2024
By the end of June 2024, the project to restore and upgrade NR No. 31, spanning over 53 kilometres, has achieved 95.38% completion. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport confirmed this progress on their official Facebook page on 3 July 2024. The construction work, which began on 30 December 2022, is on track to be completed nearly a year ahead of the contracted deadline. The project includ...
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Darasakor International Airport Set for Temporary Opening in August
- 2 July 2024
The Darasakor International Airport in Khemarak Phoumin city, Koh Kong province, is scheduled to open temporarily at the end of August, initially operating domestic flights. This information was confirmed by Mr Sin Chanserivutha, Secretary of State and spokesperson for civil aviation, during a recent announcement to Fresh News in late June 2024. Mr. Chanserivutha stated that a technical meeting...
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Kampot International Tourism Port Set to Launch Operations in Q3 This Year
- 1 July 2024
The Kampot International Tourism Port will commence temporary operations by the third quarter of 2024, operated by local firm AZ Builders Co., Ltd. This announcement follows an agreement signed on 28 June 2024 between HE Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and Mr Lim Bunsur, Chairman of AZ Builders Co., Ltd. “The firm has to prepare for trial port operation in the third quarter ...
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