PM leans towards subway construction over skytrain for Phnom Penh mass transit
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen is leaning toward subway construction over the skytrain option for the long-awaiting Phnom Penh mass transit project, emphasizing subway cause less impact. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of two new flyovers in Phnom Penh on 31 August, PM Hun Sen said that the subway option could be better than […]
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MOISTI signs contract to build a large water treatment plant in Kampong Cham
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOISTI) has contracted with Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd (BUCG) to build a raw water pumping station, water treatment plant and water supply network in Kampong Cham province. This is according to the signing ceremony on August 29, 2022. When this project is completed, the new […]
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PM asks to study on upgrading Lvea Em area into a new city in Kandal province
The Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Techo Hun Sen has proposed to study Lvea Em district as a new city for Kandal province. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for flyover construction on August 31, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said the new city would be administrated under the control of the Kandal province. “Study is made […]
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Samdech Techo Hun Sen Break Ground For US$46 million Flyover Construction
Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia breaks ground on August 31 for the construction of two flyovers with a total cost of $46.7 million. The groundbreaking ceremony for the flyover is held on Samdech Techo Hun Sen Boulevard, well-known as 60 meters street. One of the flyovers is located at the intersection of […]
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MoE urges to establish a seabed national park in Kep province
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) is studying the establishment of a seabed national park in Kep to become a new tourist resort and attract more tourists, as Cambodia already has two seaside national parks. This was stated by HE Net Pheaktra, Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment on August 30, 2022. […]
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MoI: Foreigner Permanent Resident Card Valid for Real Estate Sale & Purchase Transactions
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged all government institutions and the private sector the recognize and use foreigner permanent residence cards as valid documents for any governmental administrative or business-related transactions. The urge comes after both state and private sectors have not yet fully recognized the value of the permanent residence permit. According to […]
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Over 500 Hotels & Guesthouses Reopen as of July 2022
As of the end of July 2022, 520 hotels and guesthouses in Cambodia have reopened, while 190 others are still temporarily pausing their operations and the remaining 29 have been permanently closed. According to the report of the Ministry of Tourism on 27 August, to date, there are a total of 739 hotels and accommodation […]
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Stamp Duty Tax Revenue at US$104m in H1 2022, up 41% Y-o-Y
During the first half of 2022, the government collected a total of approximately US$104 million in stamp duty tax, a 41% increase compared to the same period last year. According to a recent report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, income generated from the house and land leasing also rose by 10% percent to […]
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India Builds Gigantic Religious Monument, Larger Than Cambodia’s Angkor Wat
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has announced the opening of the world’s largest religious monument worth about US$100 million in 2024, according to the Economic Times on 29 August 2022. Named the Temple of Vedic Planetarium, the temple is located in Mayapur, West Bengal. When completed, it will be bigger than the St. […]
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Construction of New Siem Reap Hospital Building Over 17% Complete
Construction of the new US$19 million Siem Reap Hospital building made possible through Japanese assistance has been 17.38% completed and is scheduled for operation in 2023, according to Minister of Health HE Mam Bun Heng on 29 August. During the inspection of the construction site, the minister said that the expansion of this building is […]
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Japan Funds Over US$260K Installing Medical Equipment in Kroch Chhmar Hospital
The Japanese Government has provided medical equipment worth over US$262,800 to Krouch Chhmar District Hospital under the KUSANONE Foundation. According to the announcement of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 29 August, the installation of this modern medical equipment enables the hospital to operate in accordance with the proposed level2 (CPA2). […]
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Construction of New Road in Run Ta Ek Over 16% Complete
The construction of a 2.8km major new road in the Run Ta Ek community zone has been 16.87 % completed, according to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 29 August. The road is part of the preparation of the Run Ta Ek community for people who volunteered to dismantle their illegal […]
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