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Nahar Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Lebanon reopens its airspace after exchange of fire between Israel and Iran
by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 June 2025, 11:50 Lebanon reopened its airspace on Saturday morning, hours after closing it due to the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Works and Transport apologized to passengers whose flights were delayed, saying it had closed the airspace late Friday for the safety of travelers. The airspace was reopened at 10 a.m. (0700 GMT) on Saturday.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Improvement of Lao national road to boost east-west corridor connectivity
THAKHAEK, KHAMMUAN PROVINCE: Local communities here are set to benefit from a major infrastructure development under the Improvement of National Road No. 12 project, backed by financial support from Thailand's Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA). An agreement on the project was signed on Thursday (May 22) between a representative from the Department of Roads under Laos' Ministry of Public Works and Transport and two construction joint venture companies. The contract 01 was signed between Vongphet Vongphachan, Project Manager from the Department of Roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Pannee Worakij Construction and Transport Company Limited, in joint venture with Manyxup Development Construction and Trading Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd., represented by Patarachai Banchawattana, Managing Director of Pannee Worakij Construction and Transport Company Limited. In addition, the contract 02 was signed between Santi Phiuvanna, Project Manager from the Department of Road, Ministry of Public works and Transport and Vivat Construction Co., Ltd., in joint venture with PA Construction Sole Co..,Ltd represented by Wirat Konglikit, Managing Director of VIVAT Construction Co., Ltd. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Public Works and Transport Ngampasong Muongmany, the Governor of Khammuan province, Vanxay Fongsavanh, the Thai Ambassador to Laos, NEDA representatives and senior officer from the Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The project will upgrade a section of National Road No. 12 from Thakhaek to the Na Phao control facilities, a key segment connecting Laos with Thailand and forming part of a vital east-west economic corridor through northern Laos. The upgrade will enhance regional trade and transport links with Vietnam, China, and Thailand and spans a total length of 143.508 kilometres, including expansion of the Thakhaek bypass road over a distance of 3.964 km. In addition, a parking facility will be built at the Road No. 1E intersection in Yommalath district, border checkpoint facilities at Na Phao will be expanded, including offices, a truck weighing station and public utility systems, along with the upgrade of access roads to tourist attractions along the corridor. According to Vongphet Vongphachan, Project Manager Contract 1, the initiative is a strategic move to improve transport connectivity and promote economic integration in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Construction is divided into two major contracts: Contract 1: Thakhaek to the Yommalath Junction (61.5 km) and Contract 2: Yommalath junction to Na Phao control facilities (86 km). The National Road No. 12 Improvement Project is part of the Lao government's 2021-2025 five-year development plan and the 2019-2023 Lao-Thai transport cooperation programme, as outlined in a Memorandum of Cooperation signed in December 2018. The initiative is also part of the 2022-2024 strategic assistance plan between Laos and Thailand. While the feasibility studies and detailed designs were funded through grants from the Thai government, construction will be financed through a low-interest loan from NEDA, in accordance with Financial Assistance Agreement No. LFA 022-2024, signed on May 30, 2024. The upgraded road will meet Asean Highway Class 2-3 standards, with a design speed of 80 km/hour, road widths of 9-10 metres in suburban areas and 12 metres in residential zones, as well as enhanced structural capacity to accommodate heavy truck traffic. Traffic studies have shown a dramatic increase in road use, from 21,232 private vehicles per day in 2022 to 43,758 per day in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure improvements. The project is expected to significantly benefit local residents through improved access and mobility; farmers and traders via better logistics; and tourism and businesses, due to enhanced infrastructure and connectivity. The regional economy will also benefit by reinforcing Laos' role as a key land link within the GMS. This initiative marks another step forward in strengthening cross-border cooperation and positioning Laos as a transportation hub for mainland South-East Asia. - Vientiane Times/ANN
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
EV Giant BYD Auto's Assembly Plant To Propel Cambodian Auto Sector
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, April 29 (Bernama) -- Cambodia's automotive industry received a major boost on Monday (April 28) with the groundbreaking of an assembly plant by BYD Auto Co. Ltd., China's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. Located in the coastal Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, the plant will have the capacity to assemble about 10,000 vehicles annually when operations begin at the end of this year, reported Fresh News. bootstrap slideshow There are plans to produce fully EV and hybrid models that use both gasoline and electricity. 'It will definitely support Cambodia to increase the use of EVs as indicated in our EV policy and is a positive move,' Deputy Director-General, General Department of Land Transport under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport Kong Sophal told Bernama. 'Build Your Dreams' or BYD in short, established in 1994, is a world leader in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and is a Fortune Global 500 company, according to its corporate website. Hiring about 100,000 engineers and technicians across 11 research institutions, BYD has the largest research and development team globally. The new plant is expected to create jobs for Cambodians and propel the EV passenger vehicle segment, as the government is also moving towards a greener transportation network. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, 2,253 new electric personal vehicles were registered last year.
National News
15-03-2025
- Politics
- National News
Public Works Ministry establishes temporary border passage in Arida
NNA - The Ministry of Public Works and Transport on Saturday announced the establishment of a temporary border passage in Arida to ensure continued cross-border movement as winter ends and water levels in the Nahr Al-Kabir River recede. This measure aims to facilitate the movement of trucks and citizens while technical studies are completed for the reconstruction of bridges destroyed in the February 2024 Israeli aggression. The initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to strengthen border connectivity between Lebanon and Syria, which includes temporary and development projects at the Aboudieh and Jisr Al-Qamar crossings in Wadi Khaled to improve infrastructure. The ministry highlighted that these border crossings suffered severe damage due to Israeli attacks, which targeted bridges and critical facilities, disrupting movement for an extended period. ========R.H.
National News
25-02-2025
- Climate
- National News
Ministry of Public Works clears snow and reopens roads, urges safe driving and compliance with ISF Instructions
NNA - As storm Adam continues to impact mountainous areas, teams from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on Tuesday intensified their efforts to remove snow and reopen roads to ensure safe and accessible transportation for citizens. According to the latest updates, all roads in Ainata are now fully open, as is the Bsharri–Cedars road, which is accessible to traffic. In Tannourine, all roads have been cleared except for the Tannourine–Hadath El Jebbeh route, which remains restricted to four-wheel-drive vehicles. In the Jbeil highlands, all roads are now passable, while access to the Qammouaa area is available on two routes. However, the Qammouaa–Marjhin–Hermel and Qammouaa–Shanbouq roads will remain closed until the end of the season due to their high-altitude conditions. Meanwhile, in Dahr El Baydar, the road has been reopened to all vehicles, including trucks. Specialized teams continue to conduct rescue operations and extract stranded vehicles in several areas. Given the ongoing weather conditions, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport urged citizens to adhere to directives from the Internal Security Forces and follow road safety guidelines, particularly in mountainous regions. The ministry also advised drivers to ensure their vehicles are equipped with necessary winter gear and to avoid taking unnecessary risks on unsafe roads. =========R.H.
