Gov’t Establishes 15 New villages in Pursat Province
The Ministry of Interior has established 15 new villages in several districts in Pursat province, according to Prakas No. 7406 dated 29 December 2022. These 15 villages include: -Bor Vong village in Sangkat Chamroeun Phal -Phteah Prey village, Sampov Meas village, Chamkar Chek village in Sangkat Phteah Prey -Thmey Beidom village, O Trav village, Chheu Teal […]
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Gov’t Revises Development Plan on Koh Puos
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration are revising the development plan for Koh Puos, an island near the mainland of Sihanoukville. According to Sihanoukville Deputy Governor HE Long Dimanche on 4 January, the revision of the masterplan will turn Koh Puos into a standardised international tourist destination. The Cambodian […]
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HALO Trust Cambodia Accomplishes 3,000 ha of Demining
In 2022, the HALO Trust Cambodia team accomplished mine clearance on over 3,000 hectares of land across Cambodia, according to the organisation’s announcement on 31 December. HALO Trust has also destroyed 18,127 anti-personnel mines, 66 anti-vehicle mines, and over 28,000 explosive remnants of war. Recently, the Cambodian government announced that Tbong Khmum province will be the […]
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Gov’t Provides US$89 million in Loans to SMEs as of 2022
As of 31 December 2022, the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has provided approximately US$89 million in loans, mostly non-collateralised loans, to businesses, especially small and medium enterprises. According to a press release from CGCC on 3 January, the loan is provided under the BRGS scheme to provide credit to support businesses, both SMEs […]
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NR5 Prek Kdam-Thlear Maam Section Opened for Traffic
The newly-renovated NR No. 5 (Prek Kdam-Thlear Maam section) has been opened for traffic on both sides, according to a press release from the Department of Public Works and Transport of Kampong Chhnang Province on 2 January. In the meantime, the NR5 section between Kampong Chhnang city from km 74 + 000 to km 115 […]
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Cambodia Builds ASEAN’s Tallest Buddha Statue
Construction of the ASEAN’s tallest Buddha statue worth over US$30 million officially started in Cambodia’s Kampot province. The ground-breaking ceremony for the statue was presided over by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 4 January 2023. This project will be built in the area of […]
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Thailand to Help Set Up Modern Irrigation System in Cambodia
Experts from Thailand have shared know-how knowledge on setting up a modern and effective irrigation system with Cambodian officials and promised to help Cambodia implement the project. The matter was on the table for discussion during a 5-day trip of Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology officials to Thailand on 19-23 December under a […]
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CDC Approves 10 Projects Worth US$48.7 million in December 2022
In December 2022, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 10 investment projects with a total value of US$48.7 million to establish 10 factories in Takeo, Kampong Cham, Sihanoukville, Kandal, and Phnom Penh. The first firm is QUAN MING SHUN (CAMBODIA) NEW MATERIALS CO., LTD which will invest US$6.6 million to establish a […]
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AEON3 has Fourth Largest Solar Roof Compared to All Malls in Japan
Aeon Mall Meanchey or Aeon Mall 3 of Aeon (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. has installed 1.9 MW of solar panels on the roof, or equivalent to an 8,848.21 sqm of the roof. This solar panel is the fourth largest solar roof panel compared to all the malls in Japan, according to a press release dated 2 […]
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Renovation of Four Major Roads in Kratie to Begin Before April 2023: PM
The renovation of four major roads in Kratie province will begin before April 2023, which was confirmed by Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen during the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the new Mekong River bridge in Kratie on 2 January 2023. The first road is NR73 which connects Tbong Khmum and Kratie provinces […]
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Construction of Mekong River Bridge in Kratie Officially Begins
The construction of the Chinese-funded US$111-million Mekong River bridge in Kratie province officially began on 2 December under the auspices of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Wang Wentian. The project includes the construction of a new Mekong River bridge and a new road connecting NR7 to NR60B. The […]
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Gov’t Allocates Over 200ha of Land in Kirirom National Park to Private Firm
The Cambodian government has changed the usage of 221.94 hectares of land in Preah Suramarit Kosamak “Kirirom” National Park and allocated it to a private firm, according to Sub-Decree No. 126 dated 27 June 2022. The private firm receiving the plot is ONE MORE Ltd. However, the company has yet to announce the development plan. Currently, […]
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