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Construction Begins on Koh Yor-Koh Kong Bridge in Koh Kong
- 23 August 2022
The construction of a concrete bridge connecting to Koh Yor has begun, according to the Director of Koh Kong Public Works Department of Koh Kong Province on 22 August. Located in Bak Klang commune in Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province, the bridge is 126m long and 11m wide. Worth US$1.4 million and funded by Ly Yong Phat Group, construction will take a year and a half to be completed. ...
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Gov’t Approves Two More Flyovers in Phnom Penh
- 22 August 2022
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration will build two new flyovers to ease traffic congestion, according to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport on 22 August. The first flyover is located at the intersection of Hun Sen Blvd., Monivong Blvd., and Street 271. Meanwhile, the second one is located at the intersection of St. John Plaza and Russian Federation Blvd. To date, the...
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DP: Transport Companies Must Properly Cover Construction Materials or Face Fine
- 22 August 2022
Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Sar Kheng finally issued a harsh order to all transport companies to properly cover their vehicles, especially construction materials, or otherwise will face a severe fine. The order came after many construction materials trucks frequently spill sand and gravel on the road while transporting, which causes traffic accidents, clogs up the drainage system, and affect...
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Four Investment Projects Worth US$17million Approved for Kandal & Sihanoukville
- 22 August 2022
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permission to private firms to invest US$17 million in building four factories in Kandal and Sihanoukville. The first firm is R.G. FOOTWEAR (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD, which will invest US$ 5.6 million to establish a shoe factory in Andong village, Ang Snoul district, Kandal province. The second firm is Xing Gang Wood Industry (Cambodia) C...
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Singapore Building World’s Largest Automated Port Worth Over US$14 Billion
- 22 August 2022
Singapore is building the world’s largest port worth over US$14 billion with construction scheduled to be completed in the next 20 years. Named Tuas Port, it will stretch over an area of 1,337 hectares. Phase 1 of Tuas Port has just been completed with Phases 2, 3, and 4 to follow, according to a CNA report on 21 August. The entire project is expected to be completed by 2040, the report adde...
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2,025ha of Phnom Tamao Land Officially Registered as Protected Zone Under New Royal Decree
- 20 August 2022
The government has officially announced the establishment of a new protected zone covering 2025ha of land in the Phnom Tamao area. The newly-created protected zone is under a new Royal Decree No. 0822/1008 issued on 19 August 2022. Under the new decree, the land is divided into three areas including 1021ha of protected forest for wildlife rehabilitation; 530ha for a botanical garden, and 474...
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Solar cooking technology saves up to US$1.4 bn spent on conventional cooking methods
- 19 August 2022
According to Charity Solar Cookers International, solar cooking technology could save up to US$1.3 billion of money spent annually on general polluted cooking gas. The technology is the renovative cooking stove that creates heat using solar light. Each of solar stove can save up to 1 ton of wood every year and cut tons of CO2 caused by typical cooking gas. To date, over 4 million solar stove...
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Severely Damaged Road in Stung Treng to be Repaired after Receiving Over 400 Complaints
- 19 August 2022
Over 400 families in Nheun village in Stung Treng province’s Sesan distrct have come forward and urged relevant authorities to help fix a severely-damaged 20km road after too many accidents have occurred due to the undrivable conditions. The road is one of the important routes for villagers for agricultural products transportation, connecting Sdao commune to Srekor Thmey commune. Sesan Distr...
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Speed Cameras Along NR3 to be Upgraded to Smart CCTVs to Spot Traffic Law Violators
- 19 August 2022
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is preparing to connect to the internet with security cameras along NR3 to spot drivers who do not obey the traffic rules. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said during an official meeting on 18 August that speed cameras along NR3 have already been installed but not yet connected to the internet, but the connection will be d...
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Over 8,000 Cases of Illegal Construction Found in Angkor Park
- 19 August 2022
After inspection by the Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara in Siem Reap, over 8,000 cases of illegal construction and land ownership were discovered in the Apsara protected zone. The inspection by the minister is part of the special campaign being conducted by the government to demarcate land plots, register title deeds for legal owners, and raid illega...
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Small & Medium Nightlife Entertainment Businesses No Longer Required to Apply for Classification
- 18 August 2022
Small and medium enterprises that are running adult entertainment businesses are no longer required to apply for classification as part of the government’s policy to boost economic recovery. According to a ministry announcement on 17 August, adult entertainment businesses include but are not limited to KTV, bars, clubs, and beer gardens. This waiver will help those SMEs cut their expenses an...
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4,000km Australia-Singapore Sub-Marine Power Cable to Go Online in 2024
- 18 August 2022
The 4,000km Australia-Singapore sub-marine transmission being developed by Sun Cablet is scheduled to go online in 2024, with a full operational target in 2029, according to a Nikkei Asia report on 18 August. The line is being built at cost of US$21 billion to transmit solar energy from Australia to Singapore. As part of the project, a massive solar farm was also built on 12,000 hectares of ...
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