MPWT, Chinese Firm to Conduct Exchange Training Courses for Infrastructure Builders
The Techo Sen Institute of Public Works and Transport (TSIPWT) has signed on MoU with Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) to co-conduct exchange training programs for infrastructure engineers, especially for wastewater treatment systems, roads, bridges, and railways in urban areas. The MoU was signed on Friday 18 March in the presence of MPWT Under-Secretary of […]
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US$10-million Hospital Complex in Kandal 23% Complete
The construction of Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital in Kandal’s Koh Thom district is now approximately 23% complete, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) HE Sun Chanthol on Thursday 17 March. With ground broken on 7 January, the project is being built on an area of 1.3 hectares, with three new […]
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Domestic Cement Plants Produce 1.5 million Tons of Cement in First Two Months of 2022
Domestic cement production reached about 1.5 million tons in the first two months of 2022, up 2% from the same period in 2021. According to a report from the Cambodia Cement Manufacturing Association, the five factories that were members of the association produced 799,226 tonnes in February, up from 725,022 tonnes produced in January. Last […]
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Malaysia Eyes Investing Potential in Kampong Speu Province
A group of Malaysian investors has been exploring investment potential in key sectors in Kampong Speu province including real estate, tourism, trade, agriculture, industry, and solar power. The investment interest was mentioned in a meeting between Kampon Speu Governor HE Vei Samnang and the Ambassador of Malaysia Eldeen Husaini Hohd Hasim on 16 March. According […]
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New US$5.7-million Investment Project Approved for Kampong Speu Province
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given a permit to Red Mars Garment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to establish a new garment factory in Kampong Speu province According to an announcement by the CDC issued on 17 March, this project has an investment capital of $US5.7 million, located in Romduol village, Trapeang Kong […]
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Chinese Firm Plants Thousands of Trees to Create 35km Green Belt Along PP-SHV Expressway
The Chinese company responsible for the Phnom Penh -Sihanoukville expressway construction is planting thousands of saplings to create a 35-kilometre-long green belt along the new expressway. According to their Facebook post on 17 March, those trees were planted to increase greenery and reduce noise in vulnerable areas such as schools and pagodas. The PP-SHV expressway […]
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H&M Debuts First Store in Aeon Mall Phnom Penh
Swedish multinational clothing retail company Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) on Thursday 17 March opened its first store at Aeon Mall Phnom Penh. H&M Phnom Penh is located on the 1st floor in Sweet Zone of Aeon Mall 1. Speaking at the event, Philippe Lassaux, CEO of H&M Cambodia and Thailand, said the company strives […]
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US$30 Million Water Treatment Plant in Kampong Thom Operational in April
A new US$30 million water treatment plant in Kampong Thom province will be put into operation in April as the construction has been completed, according to a site inspection by Kampong Thom Governor HE Nguon Rattanak on 16 March. Located in Stueng Sen town, the water treatment plant was built with grant aid from the […]
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Ground Officially Broken for Nine Concrete Bridges in Kampong Cham
Srey Santhor district of Kampong Cham province will soon have nine new concrete bridges, gifts from PM Samdech Hun Sen to facilitate the transportation of agricultural products and commute of local people. The groundbreaking ceremony of these bridges was presided over by Lt Gen Hun Manet, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and […]
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Battambang Set for Pub Street Similar to Siem Reap
Battambang Governor HE Sok Loo said Battambang will soon build a Pub Street to attract national and international tourists, like the one in Siem Reap. HE Sok Lou unveiled this plan during a meeting with Secretary-General of the Escato Circus School Ms Aurelie Vincq on 16 March to report on the progress of Phare Ponleu […]
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MPWT Urges WB to Help Build Standardised Wastewater Management Nationwide
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested the World Bank to support the comprehensive implementation of wastewater management system in major capitals and provinces, following an official meeting on 16 March MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said some of Cambodia’s potential areas require close cooperation and support from the World Bank in […]
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Cambodia Requests JICA to Assist in Enhancing Cross-Border Transportation System
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to continue providing technical assistance in enhancing cross-border transportation. The proposal was made at the monthly meeting on the progress of the current Cambodia Logistics System Improvement Project between the Ministry and JICA on 15 March. The meeting was […]
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