Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge Still Under Study: No Completion Timeline Given
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) spokesman Vasim Sorya has confirmed that South Korean experts are still studying the design and choosing locations for the Chroy Changvar-Svay Chrom Bridge, but no completion timeframe has been given. HE Vasim Sorya added that the estimated budget and the timeline of the construction for this project […]
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Takhmao & Areas Along NR3 & NR4 Chosen as Economic Clusters in 2035 Development Plan
Takhmao City and Phnom Penh suburbs along NR3 and NR4 have been chosen as the locations for economic activities and factory clusters, according to the 2035 Phnom Penh land-use master plan. The master plan also stated that the location of economic activities such as factories will be no longer located within the administrative boundaries of […]
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Taiwan Seeks Business Partners in Cambodia’s Construction Sector
Taiwan’s Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), an institute funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, has expressed its interest in seeking business and trade opportunities in Cambodia’s construction sector through its ASEAN Market Development Project. With the focus shifted to Cambodia this year, the project aims at connecting experts and businesspeople from Cambodia and Taiwan, […]
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Road Renovation at Khmer-Thai border Set for Completion Late July
The Battambang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport is speeding up construction work on a new DBST paved road connecting to Phnom Dei Khmer-Thai international border gate in Sampov Loun district, aiming for completion by the end of July. Director of Battambang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport Pruon Riththa said during the […]
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Dubai Breaks Another Record After Opening World’s Deepest Pool with Underwater City
Besides being the home of the world’s tallest skyscraper and the world’s largest mall, Dubai has broken another recording with the opening of the world’s deepest drive pool along with a huge underwater city, reported CNN. The pool is 60 metres deep and has stolen the record from Poland’s Deepspot, which has a depth of […]
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Renovation on NR33 Connecting Kampot Town to Vietnam Border to Begin Soon
The renovation on NR33 connecting downtown Kampot to the Cambodia-Vietnam border is set to begin soon as the technical team is already on site inspecting the road condition. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) HE Pal Chandara said yesterday that the technical inspection is being done after the preliminary […]
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Nine Infrastructure Projects Prioritised in Phnom Penh Development Masterplan 2035
According to Sub-decree 181 regarding the Phnom Penh land-use masterplan from 2015 to 2035, nine infrastructure development plans and policies have been put on the priority list. To date, some have been implemented, while others have not. Below are the progresses of each development plan: 1) Roads, railways, and drainage system improvement The plan has […]
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Council of Ministers Approves New Investment Draft Law
The Council of the Ministers has approved the new draft investment law in its plenary session held on the morning of Friday 9 July. Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen said during the plenary session video conference that the proposed law is a legal basis to attract and facilitate investors to invest more in Cambodia. This […]
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Completion Date of Kampot Tourism Port Postponed Again, says MPWT Spokesman
After many delays since late 2020, the completion date of the US$8 million Kampot tourism port that was set for late this year could be delayed once again due to shortages of labour and construction materials caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) spokesman HE Vasim Sorya said that a […]
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Over 95% of Illegal Construction on Phnom Penh River Demolished
Just one month after the official announcement, the Phnom Penh municipal authorities have already demolished over 95% of the illegal constructions such as fish farms, floating houses, and all unregulated structures on the Tonle Sap River within the boundaries of Phnom Penh. This data was shared during a municipality meeting on Thursday 8 July chaired […]
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79 New Factories Registered, 135 Close in H1: Industry Ministry
During the first half of 2021, there was a total of 79 new industrial investment projects registered in the kingdom, while 135 others have announced closures due to the pandemic. This is according to the primary report from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI). Secretary of State and Spokesperson of MISTI HE […]
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MPWT Renegotiates Construction Costs of Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has started renegotiating with construction companies regarding the cost of building the 38 roads in Siem Reap city, even though the overall construction has been more than 63% completed. According to MPWT spokesman HE Vasim Sorya, the ministry has renegotiated the cost with companies now because of two […]
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