Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Scheduled to Break Ground in Mid-2023
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will accelerate work to break ground on the construction of the country’s second expressway connecting Phnom Penh to Bavet by mid-2023. HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, provided the upgrade on the project on 21 September. “We have already signed […]
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France has Provided US$900m Financing for Infrastructure Development Projects in Cambodia
The French Agency for Development (AFD) has provided a total of €888 million (approximately US$882 million) in loans and grant aid to Cambodia for infrastructure development over the last 30 years. The figures were raised in a meeting between HE Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and Jean-Pierre Marcelli, […]
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New Medical Centre, Lab, Hospital Building Inaugurated in Sihanoukville
A new COVID-19 medical care center, laboratory, and medical oxygen production lab located within the Sihanoukville provincial hospital complex were officially inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister HE Men Sam An on 20 September. The COVID-19 center is a one-story building built in August 2021 and completed in April 2022 with a construction cost of over […]
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Laos to Build US$2bn Wind Power Project for Domestic Supply & Export
The Laos Government and relevant energy companies plan to spend over US$2 billion to establish a wind power project in Sepon district of Savannakhet province for domestic supply and exporting to Vietnam. The Laos government and two private firms—Savan Vayu Renewable Company and LTM Lao Company —have recently signed an MoU to examine the possibility […]
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New Investment Project Worth Over US$5.6m Approved for Phnom Penh
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given a permit to a private firm to invest over US$5.6 million to establish a new factory in Phnom Penh. The permitted firm is MI QI (CAMBODIA) GARMENT CO., LTD, which will build a new garment factory located in Chrey Kaong Village, Sangkat Choam Chao II, […]
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Thais Citizens of Border Provinces Can Visit Angkor Wat Without Passports
The Cambodian government plans to allow Thais living in border provinces to visit Siem Reap and Angkor Wat without passports, while an inter-ministerial commission is preparing the detailed procedure. Minister of Tourism HE Thong Khon unveiled this project during the meeting on 19 September, emphasizing this scheme is to boost tourism sectors. If this scheme […]
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Teaming up to boost securities and generate trust for investors
Zillenium Group, a leading real estate marketplace in Cambodia, has announced a partnership with the Securities Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and Trust Regulator (TR), aiming at providing a broader understanding of the Securities and Trust sectors, while the move is paving the way for the real estate industry player to take advantages of these […]
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Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists in the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to Be Announced at an Awards Ceremony in London on 15 November Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, on 19 September announced the finalists in the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. […]
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Construction of Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate Over 58% Complete
The construction of the new Stung Bot international border gate and the road connecting to NR5 has been 58% completed as of September 2022. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport HE Yit Bonna provided the update figure during the meeting to review the project’s progress on 19 September. The meeting […]
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NR2 Renovation in Kandal Province 70% Complete
Renovation of the 4.3km section of NR2 in Kandal province has to date reached 70% completion. The section is 4,320m long and 18m wide connecting the Kbal Thnol flyover to Preah Noray roundabout. The road is being repaved with a stronger and thicker AC in response to heavy traffic Officials also requested residents and commuters […]
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Singapore to Invest More in Green Energy Infrastructure in Cambodia
Singapore and Cambodia have agreed to cooperate further in investing and building more clean infrastructure, according to a joint statement on 16 September. During the 40th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, Cambodian Minister for Mines and Energy Suy Sem said that Cambodia welcomes investment in the field of renewable energy and technologies from Singapore to […]
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PM Orders Crackdown on Illegal Gambling & Related Crimes, Pushing Local Authorities to Take Prompt Action
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered a crackdown on illegal gambling and related crimes in a timely manner, emphasizing that Cambodia does not allow “anarchy” to occur on its soil. According to a voice message on 17 September, the PM strongly ordered the provincial and regional authorities to take responsibility, warning them he would remove […]
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