Cambodia's government has approved the construction of a canal from Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand.
The project entails the construction of a 180 km channel that will stretch from the Bassac River to Kep province, traversing the key regions of Kandal, Takeo, and Kampot. This channel will establish a connection between the Mekong River system and a sea route. The estimated cost of the project is US$1.7 billion, and it is anticipated to be completed within a span of 4 years.
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May 09, 2023
Completion schedule announced for New Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport
Zou Yuhui, chairman of Yunnan Air Investment Cambodia Airport Management (YACA) has advised Tekreth Samrach, secretary of state at Cambodia’s Council of Ministers the completion schedule of ...
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April 27, 2023
Construction to start for Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Project
Cambodia's Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that the construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway will start on June 2023. China Road and Bridge Corporation will...
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April 24, 2023
Financial advisory services agreement signed for logistics complex project in Sihanoukville
Cambodia's Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a financial advisory services agreement on the development of a US$200 million logistics c...
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February 14, 2023
Cambodia seeks partner for Phnom Penh-Kep waterway
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia has announced the construction of a direct US$1.5 billion waterway from Phnom Penh's Bassac river to the coastal port of Kep. The...
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May 13, 2022
Construction works started for Kampot multipurpose seaport PPP project
The Government of Cambodia has started the construction works for its Kampot multipurpose seaport project. With an estimated investment of US$1.5 billion, the port is being developed by Kampot Logist...
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