A new $6.5 million landfill in Banteay Meanchey province has officially opened, marking a significant step forward in environmental management and sanitation for the region. Spanning 11 hectares, the facility in Serei Saophoan town’s Kampong Svay commune is designed to operate until 2040, serving approximately 130,000 residents across several communes, including Makak, Kampong Svay, Preah…
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has called on stakeholders, particularly the public, to adopt the Cambodian Riel (KHR) more widely to enhance macroeconomic policy management and support sustainable economic development. Speaking at a program promoting the Riel, Bakong System, and KHQR System in Banteay Meanchey Province, NBC Deputy Governor Yim Leat highlighted the growing…
The China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has recently finalized the feasibility study for the much-anticipated Phnom Penh-Siem Reap-Poipet Expressway. This vital infrastructure project, now entering a crucial phase, promises to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth across Cambodia. With the comprehensive feasibility report nearing completion, the project is set to be presented to the…
In a significant development for Cambodian transportation, a fleet of high-speed locomotives has made its way to Sihanoukville from Japan. Representing the epitome of modern engineering, the 11 KiHa 183 Series DMU high-speed passenger locomotives set out on their journey from Hakodate Port on April 15, 2024. These locomotives were specifically commissioned by Royal Railway…
The Royal Railway of Cambodia (RRC) is gearing up for a significant investment to revitalize the northern railroad line, which is presently inactive. This initiative was unveiled during a presentation by the RRC’s CEO, John Guir, to key officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on Tuesday. Operating under the umbrella of the…
Deputy Prime Minister and CDC First Vice-Chairman Sun Chanthol recently led a delegation to evaluate the developments at the Stung Bot international gateway, which serves as a conduit to Thailand, and to assess the operational companies within Banteay Meanchey province’s special economic zones (SEZs). A press release from the Council for the Development of Cambodia…
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Poipet express rail project, a key element of Cambodia’s economic development, has made headway in recent days. According to the preliminary findings of a feasibility study to upgrade the Phnom Penh-Poipet railway into Cambodia’s first express railway, the project would cost more than $4 billion and take four years to complete.…
The entrepreneurial spirit of the Khmer people is best exemplified by a boy from Banteay Meanchey who represents the country’s vibrant youthful culture of creativity and entrepreneurship. Lim Vannarith, a 14-year-old kid from Prey Russey village in Sangkat Preah Ponlea, Serey Sophorn City, has created completely functional remote-control vehicles out of discarded scrap materials. He…
Railways are a reliable and effective means of transporting both people and cargo. Railways reduce carbon gas emissions while promoting economic growth. They are a clean and efficient way to transport tonnes of cargo and millions of passengers across regions. There are two lines in the railway network in Cambodia. The northern railway, which stretches…