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Switzerland sets record with world’s longest passenger train
- 31 October 2022
A Swiss railway operator has set a new record for completing a journey with the world's longest passenger train, reported BCC. The 1.9km train, which is composed of 100 coaches, completed a spectacular 25km journey through the Alps. The world record attempt took place to highlight Switzerland's engineering achievements, as well as to mark 175 years of Swiss railways.
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Cambodia, China Signs MOU to Export Edible-Nest Swiftlets to China
- 31 October 2022
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce and the Cambodian Business Center in Xiamen, China, are working together to promote the export of Cambodian edible-nest swiftlets to China. Both parties are also planning to establish an edible-nest swiftlet processing plant in Cambodia as well. (Read more) HE Chhuon Dara, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Ministry of Co...
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Gov’t Plans to Borrow 1.7 billion SDR from Partners for 7 Priority Sectors in 2023
- 29 October 2022
In 2023, Cambodia will borrow 1.7 billion SDR (IMF international reserves that can be converted into cash on demand) from its partners, an increase of 100 million SDR compared to the 2022 budget. According to the draft law on finance for management 2023, these loans will be used to develop seven key sectors including energy, irrigation, infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and ot...
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Gov’t Plans to Spend Approx. US$1.8 billion on Public Investment Projects in 2023
- 29 October 2022
In 2023, the government plans to spend over US$1.8 billion to develop public investment projects, or equivalent to 5.89% of GDP, an increase of 25.2% compared to the 2022 budget. According to the draft law on finance for management in 2023, the expenditure plan will focus on four key areas including: -Construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, sewers, and the reconstruction of flood-...
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MLMUPC Launches Permanent Satellite Stations in Five Provinces
- 28 October 2022
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has launched permanent satellite measuring stations (CORS) in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap and Stung Treng provinces. According to Prakas No. 154 DONS / PRK dated 27 October 2022, the station will be used for measurement, data acquisition, mapping, physical infrastructure construction, quality control, cons...
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MLMUPC Launches Permanent Satellite Stations in Five Provinces
- 28 October 2022
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has launched permanent satellite measuring stations (CORS) in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap and Stung Treng provinces. According to Prakas No. 154 DONS / PRK dated 27 October 2022, the station will be used for measurement, data acquisition, mapping, physical infrastructure construction, quality control, cons...
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MPWT Earns Over US$200 million in Last 6 Years
- 28 October 2022
After the introduction of the public service technology system in 2017, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has thus far earned a total of US$208 million from this service, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 27 October. “Before using the automation system in 2017, the yearly public service revenue was only US$1.9 million, while the revenue in 2021 was US$42 million,” sa...
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IEA: ASEAN Should Diversify Energy by Learning from European Energy Crisis
- 28 October 2022
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that Southeast Asia is vulnerable to the energy crisis due to the rapid growth of regional demand and should diversify its energy sources. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said in CNA on 25 October that Southeast Asia should learn from the crisis in Europe due to Russia's heavy reliance on energy. “Europe made a mistake, despite the IEA’s ye...
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Gov’t to Build New NR Connecting Road Koh Thom & Leuk Dek Districts in Kandal
- 27 October 2022
The Cambodian government plans to build a new NR23 that connects Koh Thom district and Leuk Dek district in Kandal province, to shorten the distance between the two districts without crossing into Phnom Penh. Speaking at a press conference at the Government Spokesperson’s Unit on 27 October, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said the team has already completed the study for...
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Gov’t to Expand National Road Section from SR Town to New Airport to Four Lanes
- 27 October 2022
A national road from downtown Siem Reap to the new airport will be expanded from two to four and six lanes, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transports (MPWT). MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said at a press conference on 27 October that the section is 16km. Some areas will be expanded to four lanes, while some will be six lanes. “Currently, we are under negotiation with a private...
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Construction of Third Ring Road 80% Completed by October
- 27 October 2022
The construction of the US$267-million third ring road was about 77% complete as of October, while the construction of the bridge across the Bassac River has been 88% completed, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The progress of the construction of the third ring road was presented by HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of Public Works and Transport, at a press conf...
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Concessional Loan for PP-Bavet Expressway to be Signed in November
- 27 October 2022
The Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway concession loan is likely to be signed in November as the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and a Chinese construction company is accelerating the agreement. The concession loan will be signed during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s official visit to Cambodia on 9 November, HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of Public Works and Transport said at a press ...
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