Gov’t Opens Concession for 155ha of Land in Kampot for Mining Business
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced the opening of a 155-hectare mining concession in Kampot province's Chhouk district. According to an announcement by the ministry on 18 November, private companies can start applying for the concession from the announcement date onwards until 30 December 2022. All national and international companies can apply for exploration at the OWSO of the ...
Read MoreSingle Portal Registers Almost 20,000 Companies
The government’s Online Business Registration System, a single portal, has registered nearly 20,000 companies with an investment capital of about US$5.51 billion as of mid-November this year. Among all investments, construction shares US$963 billion while real estate is at US$634 billion according to the report of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. According to the report, there are more t...
Read MoreOpening Date of Dara Sakor Airport Postponed Again
The opening date of Dara Sakor Airport in Koh Kong Province has been postponed until mid-2023 due to the delay in construction progress, said HE Sin Chansereyvutha, spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation on 23 November. The main reasons for the delay were the cash flow issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine, which caused oil prices to rise, severely affecting the comple...
Read MoreConstruction of NR48 11% Complete as of Mid-November
As of mid-November 2022, the construction of NR 48 was 11.76% completed, according to a site inspection by HE Heng Ratanapiseth, Director General of the General Department of Public Works, on 21 November. The Director General also advised the Technical Advisory Company and the construction company to closely inspect the construction materials as well as the road construction technique in accord...
Read MoreConstruction of Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate Delayed; Now 72% Complete
The construction of the Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate and the road connecting to NR5 will be completed later than scheduled and to date, the construction is now 72% complete, according to a meeting of the Procurement Review Commission (PRC) on 21 November. The meeting was chaired by HE Sokhom Pheakvan Mony, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in charge of the Pr...
Read MoreChip Mong Land to Launch its Latest King Manor Villa
Chip Mong Land has announced that its latest house type—King Manor Villa, will be launched on 25 November. During the press conference on 21 November, President at Chip Mong Land Henry Leang said King Manor is the latest and most prestige design of the Chip Mong project. “The house is carefully designed and built to meet the actual demand of Cambodian people under the timeless beauty concept...
Read MoreFive Water Stations in PP Worth Over US$247m, Can Produce Over 1 million m3 /day
Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority will have a total production capacity of 1,100,000 m3/day and a total length of water network (water mains and water distribution network) of 5,189 km through five water supply projects worth more than US$247m after construction. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation on 4 November, the five projects...
Read MoreCambodia to Sell 15 million Tons of Carbon Credit to International Companies
Cambodia has agreed to sell 15 million tons of carbon credit from three REDD+ projects to major international corporations, according to the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27). Cambodia has increased its REDD + program by expanding its responsibility for the project and with the support of key project partners, including the Wildl...
Read MoreJapan to Help Modernise Kesor Kol Conservation Centre
A Japanese investment company will help modernise the Sok An Research and Kesor Kol Conservation Centre using the world’s latest technology. According to an official meeting on 18 November chaired by Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al, these modern technologies include mega solar, green hydrogen, Micro-Grid, smart waste collection, smart road and mobility and other modern technologies. Th...
Read MoreConstruction of US$ 231m Hydropower Project Set for Completion in 2026
Construction of the Stung Pursat hydropower project is scheduled to be completed by 2026, while ongoing construction is accelerating the process, according to the inspection by Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem on 19 November. The 80-megawatt Stung Pursat 1 hydropower plant is located in Bramoy commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province. The project is set to be launched in 2026. Stu...
Read MoreAustralia Helps Cambodia Develop Wastewater Treatment Policy
The Australian Embassy is assisting the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in drafting a policy to manage wastewater treatment systems, aiming to improve sanitation and the well-being of the public. According to the official meeting on 18 November, the Australian Embassy will assist Cambodia in organising a workshop to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices related to wastewater ...
Read More100MW Solar Power Plant to Generate Electricity to National Grid
Cambodia's National Power Supply Company, a joint venture between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Electricite du Cambodge (EDC), has developed a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant that will soon produce 60 megawatts (MW) of solar power to the national grid. According to a press release from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) dated 15 November, this solar farm project represents an opportuni...
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