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New Khmer-Thai Stueng Bot bridge opens for traffic
- 24 February 2023
The New Khmer-Thai border crossing bridge known as Stung Bot-Ban Nong Ean) has been opened for testing. The soft opening ceremony was joined by HE Prak Sokhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on 23 February. This friendship bridge is part of the new Stung Bot border gate project, which by January 2023 was 80% completed. The construction...
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40km of NR4 expanded to 4 lanes
- 24 February 2023
Ministry of Public Works and Transport is expanding a 40km section of NR4 from 2 to 4 lanes, while over 150km other will be widened to 10m. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on 23 February that NR4 was only 7m wide. With a US$110-million loan budget from World Bank, the road will be widened further. The budget is divided into seven packages. Five packages will fund ...
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Cambodia’s air passengers in January 2023 increase almost 700% y-o-y
- 24 February 2023
As of January 2023, Cambodia receives more than 400,000 passengers at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville International Airports, an increase of nearly 700% compared to the same period in 2022. According to HE Sin Chansereivutha, spokesperson at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), the total number of passengers arriving at the three international airports in January 2023 was 408...
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Construction of NR48 22% Complete
- 23 February 2023
As of February 23, the project to rehabilitate and upgrade NR48 connecting Chamkar Luong at the junction of NR4 to Khemarak Phoumin City of Koh Kong Province has been 22% completed, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 23 February. During the site inspection, HE Chanthol said that the progress is a bit slower than planned due to some challenges such as weather problems, COVID-19, and t...
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Electronic parts manufacturing plant worth US$32m in Takeo officially opened
- 23 February 2023
Meko Intelligent (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has officially opened its US$32-million electronic parts manufacturing plant in northern Takeo. The grand opening ceremony was on 20 February under the presidency of Lt Gen Hun Manet, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) deputy commander-in-chief and Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) commander. This is none the large-scale factory in Takeo province and will play ...
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Construction of NR10 connecting Koh Kong to Battambang 56% complete
- 23 February 2023
The construction of NR10 from Battambang to Koh Kong has reached 56% completion and is scheduled for final completion next year, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. During the site inspection, the Ministry also tested the quality of the road foundation in some places and found that the company complied with the technical standards. The construction of NR10 began in Mar...
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New elephant roundtable to be built in Pursat
- 23 February 2023
Pursat Provincial Administration plans to rebuild the elephant roundabout at the intersection of NR55 and NR10 in Bramoy commune of Veal Veng district. 505 elephants statue will be built at the roundabout to symbolise the Veal Veng district and attract tourists. The elephant represents the beauty of the rainforest, strong solidarity, and loyalty to the nation. From the roundabout, if you ...
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CDC approves investment projects worth US$17.6m in Takeo and K.Speu
- 23 February 2023
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to three private firms to invest a total of US$17.6 million in establishing three factories in Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces. The first firm is “PENGJIAO (CAMBODIA) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD”, which will invest US$7 million to establish a garment factory located in Samrong village, Sophy commune, Bati district, Takeo province. ...
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Koh Kong authorities issue over 140k land titles in past 5 years
- 23 February 2023
Koh Kong authorities have systematically registered a total of 140,451 land titles in the past five years, according to the press conference on 21 February. Meanwhile, the provincial authorities have registered 267 individual land titles and 27 state land titles. Recently, over 150,000ha of land in Koh Kong was reclassified to state-reserved land. (Read more)
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Construction of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant 90% Complete
- 22 February 2023
The construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is 90% complete as the construction team is now drilling the ground to install a 2m meter water main pipe under the Tonle Sap Riverុំaccording to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on 21 February. The installation of Cambodia's largest clean water pipeline will also enable the plant to increase its water production capacity almos...
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New Landfills in Kompong Chnang & Pursat Officially Opened
- 22 February 2023
New landfills in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat province built under a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have been officially inaugurated. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. Kampong Chhnang City Landfill is 10 ha in size and located in Trapeang Sbov Village of Sre Thmei Commune. The construction began in Ap...
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Gov’t reclassifies 150,000ha of land in Koh Kong to be reserved state land
- 22 February 2023
The government has taken over 150,000 hectares of land from eight natural protected areas and from the Ministry of Agriculture in Koh Kong province and converted it to state land owned by the provincial administration. as 50,000 ha has been given to people in the province. Koh Kong Deputy Governor Sok Soth said on 21 February that the Government sub-decree set aside 126,000 ha of land from ...
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