Construction to Begin on US$200-million Phnom Penh Logistics Complex in 2022
The Phnom Penh Logistics Complex (PPLC) project is moving forward and is expected to begin construction in 2022, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. HE Sun Chanthol made the remarks during a stakeholder consultation meeting on a master plan for “multi-modal transport and logistics connectivity” on 17 June. “The […]
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Tbong Khmum to Host New Museum Built in Ancient Khmer Architectural Design
Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara broke ground on 19 June on a new museum in Tbong Khmum province, marking another achievement in addition to the nearly-completed administrative complex. Located in Koh Thmor village, Tonlong commune, Memot district, the museum is called the ‘Koh Thmor Museum’, is built in ancient […]
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Wind Energy in Cambodia Still Under Tariff Negotiations: Mines Ministry
Singapore-based firm The Blue Circle is still negotiating with Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) regarding the tarrif price of energy generated from their wind power plant development in Kampot province. The firm is expecting to reach an agreement and receive a permit from the government soon as they claim to offer the best deal. Chea Sophorn, […]
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New Sub-Decree on Engineers’ Code of Conduct to Help Strengthen Construction Sector
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has been working with the Board of Engineers to accelerate the process of drafting a new sub-decree on an engineers’ code of conduct to be completed as soon as possible. According to these two government bodies, the introduction of this sub-decree is one of the essential mechanisms to […]
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MPWT Minister Urges China to Help Train Cambodian Engineers
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has requested China to send experts to Cambodia to help train local engineers so that they are ready for building large-scale infrastructure in the future. The proposal was made during a bilateral meeting between HE Sun Chanthol and China’s Minister of Transport HE Li Xiaopeng […]
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Koh Kong Casino Century Entertainment Warns of HK$40 million Full-Year Loss
Hong Kong-listed gaming investor Century Entertainment has issued a profit warning on expected losses of at least HK$40 million (US$5 million) for the year ended 31 March 2021, reported IAG. Among other factors, the loss is mainly due to the amortisation made on the intangible assets in relation to the gaming table business, and the […]
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MPWT Minster Vows to Speed Up NR2 Renovation Following Slow Progress Complaints
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has promised to push construction firms to speed up work on the NR2 project and following the schedules after receiving many complaints about slow construction progress. HE Sun Chanthol said during a PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June that the ministry is now urging the […]
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US$5-million Factory Investment Approved for Kampong Speu
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) officially granted a permit on 21 June to Soki Bag & Accessories (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to invest US$5 million in building a bag factory in Kampong Speu province Located in Prey Pdao village, Trapeang Kong commune, Samrong Tong district, the project is expected to create at 1,300 […]
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Cambodia’s First Commercial Gold Mine Officially Goes Online
Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) officially started production of gold extraction in the Okvoa area of Mondulkiri province on Monday 21 June, marking Cambodia’s first industrial-sized gold mine operation. The official ceremony of the gold extraction was presided over by Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem. Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia), an Australia-listed Emerald Renaissance subsidiary, has […]
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Transport Minister: Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge Still Under Study, No Timeline Revealed
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has confirmed that the Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom bridge is still undergoing a feasibility study though the South Korean government has been already agreed to provide financial support for this project. HE Sun Chanthol said during the PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June that at […]
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PP-SHV Expressway to Be Completed Ahead of Schedule, First Free Ride Trial Set for September 2022
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is scheduled to be completed ahead of schedule, changing from the initial date of March 2023 to September 2022, with a free ride trial during the first week or month. Meanwhile, construction is now over 55% complete. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said during an […]
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Transport Minister: Final studies for PP-Bavet Expressway Completed Late This Year
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has urged private companies to complete detailed studies for the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway by the end of this year at the latest, with the aim of turning the kingdom’s second expressway into reality as soon as possible. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol made the request during an […]
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