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Gov’t Approves Draft Law on Clean Water Management
- 13 January 2023
The Council of Ministers has approved the draft law on clean water management, which will strengthen the management system and ensure the provision of clean water supply services in the country. The draft law was approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on 13 January. The management and development of the water sector is an important basis for sustainably res...
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Cambodia-Japan’s Carbon Neutral Road to be Launched in March 2023
- 13 January 2023
The clean energy plan and roadmap to carbon neutrality for Cambodia, which was co-developed by the Japanese government, is set to be launched in March this year, according to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)'s announcement on 12 January. The project focuses on developing a carbon-neutral roadmap for Cambodia with a balance of energy security, economic growth, and environmenta...
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Japan to Help Set Up New Clean Water Supply System in Siem Reap
- 13 January 2023
Japan has provided a grant of US$204,637 for the installation of a water supply system in the community of Kampong Khleang commune in Siem Reap province. The agreement was signed between the two parties on 12 January 2023. The project will include the construction of an 8km water distribution network in the community so that local people have access to clean water. Deputy Chief of Miss...
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MPWT to Renovate Drainage System Along NR4
- 12 January 2023
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is planning the enhance and renovate the drainage system along NR4 in Phnom Penh's Por Senchey district, according to an official meeting on 11 January. The meeting was held to promote hygiene and public safety in the city. The working group discussed various measures and methods to improve the system and also challenges that have occurred in th...
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Concession agreement of Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway to be signed in February
- 12 January 2023
Cambodia and China plan to sign the concession agreement for the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway in February 2023 during a state visit to China by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. This was stated by HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport on 11 January 2023. The Minister said that in the next 10 years at the latest, all national and provincial roads in Cambod...
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MPWT plans to build a large wastewater treatment system in Kampong Spue
- 12 January 2023
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is collaborating with BUCG to study the feasibility of establishing another large wastewater treatment system project in Chbar Morn City, Kampong Speu Province. This is according to the meeting of the Ministry of Public Works and all stakeholders on January 10, 2023. HE Ros Vanna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said t...
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MPWT Urges Japan to Study the Feasibility of High-Speed Rail in Phnom Penh
- 12 January 2023
A senior official of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has urged the Japanese company NIPPON KOEI to study the feasibility of building a high-speed railway in Phnom Penh (Tramway). HE Toch Chankosal, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, raised the proposal during the meeting with Japanese experts to discuss the improvement of the northern railway...
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Cambodia’s 2023 GDP Growth Forecast at 6%; Construction at 1.7%
- 11 January 2023
Cambodia's economic growth in 2023 is forecast at 6% despite high external challenges, according to a recent National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) report. The growth was largely supported by the rise of construction and real estate sectors, which are expected to continue to recover gradually at 1.7% and 1.2%, respectively due to the growing domestic demand and the trend of the affordable real estate...
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Ly Sokchhay launches three major development projects
- 11 January 2023
Sponsored Article Mr Ly Sokchhay has announced the sale of three major development projects including a new land plot business and holiday homes, the latest online real estate market platform called COMPASS, and other products. The launch of COMPASS aims at providing digital marketing and software tools for developers and agents. This event was also showcased at a fair in the Olympic Mall o...
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Construction of New Rehabilitation Centre in Poipet over 33% Complete
- 11 January 2023
Construction of the new Poipet Rehabilitation Center worth over US$2.3 million has been 33.18% completed. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation HE Nhek Vannara provide an update on the progress during the site inspection on 10 January. The construction of the project started on 15 August and is scheduled to be completed in early August 2...
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Over 20,000 Firms Register Through MEF Single Portal System as of 2022
- 10 January 2023
As of early January 2023, 20,809 companies registered their businesses with the Ministry of Economy and Finance Single Portal online system with a total investment capital of US$5.83 billion, according to an announcement by the ministry on 9 January. There were also 13,068 companies on the waiting list, the report added. The five business activities with the largest registered capital incl...
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Cambodia Imports Approx US$360m of Iron & Steel in 2022
- 10 January 2023
In 2022, Cambodia imported iron and steel worth over US$359.8 million, a year-on-year increase of 23.1%. Iron and steel are in the top 20 imported commodities list of the General Department of Customs and Excise issued on 10 January. The import of iron and steel accounts for 1.2% of the total import value of US$29.9 billion. The increase in the import value of iron and steel came amid ...
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