Understanding Wastewater & Sewage Regulations in Cambodia
By law, all buildings both under-construction and completed projects must follow the regulations regarding wastewater and sewage management. According to Sub-decree 235, all building owners must build a septic tank (a type of storage tank for the separation of organic waste from toilets and bathrooms before releasing it into the sewage system) following the building […]
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ADB Provides US$12 Million Loan to Construct Drainage & Waste Management System in Kampong Thom
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a US$12 million loan to build a wastewater treatment plant, sewage system, landfill, and other related infrastructure in Stung Sen city in Kampong Thom province. According to a meeting between relevant officials on Wednesday 7 July, the project includes the construction of a wastewater treatment plant with the […]
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No Collateral Seized Despite COVID-19 Crisis: Banking Association
The Association of Banks in Cambodia has confirmed that despite the COVID-19 crisis, no borrower collateral has been seized due to late payment, but rather all banks under the association have been doing their best to ease the burdens of all their clients. General Manager of the Association of Banks in Cambodia Heng Koy said […]
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Japanese-Funded Flood Protection Improvement Project Phase 4 Almost 100% Complete
Construction of the Japanese-funded Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4 is now over 98% complete, ready for this upcoming rainy season. According to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport this morning, most of the works have been completed including the installation of sewers, the construction of an underground […]
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Industry Ministry Selects 50 Factories to Implement New Carbon Emission Reduction Technologies
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has selected 50 factories in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Battambang as the samples to implement new carbon emission reduction technologies, known as TEST. Initiated in 2018, Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies, or TEST, will be implemented until 2021, but due to the COVID-19 impact, it will […]
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Cambodia to Launch ‘Green Industry Awards’ Competition to Encourage Sustainable Business Activities
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTIC) will establish the “Cambodia Green Industry Awards” to encourage all companies, factories and enterprises in Cambodia to embrace more sustainable production and business activities. According to ministry’s announcement on 5 July, the program aims to recognise and reward companies and factories for their usage of technologies […]
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Ministry of Culture Reveals Initial Investigation Result Over Alleged Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
The abbot of the allegedly Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand has claimed that the construction of the temple in Buri Ram province did not copy the design of Angkor Wat, but as the floorplan was originally designed based on the inspiration of some other temples in the area. This is according to preliminary information obtained […]
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CNGC to Build Large-Scale LNG Terminal and Network in Phnom Penh
Cambodia’s only natural gas operator Cambodia Natural Gas Corporation (CNGC) has unveiled its plan to invest in building a liquefied natural gas terminal with an inclusive network system in Phnom Penh, citing that LNG will be imported from abroad. CNGC’s plan includes 27 urban LNG multi-function stations, a fleet of LNG trucks, and 2,825 kilometres […]
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CDC Approves 87 Investment Projects Worth Almost US$3 Billion in H1, Up By 10%
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in the first half of 2021 approved 87 new investments both new and expansion projects, equivalent to almost US$3 billion, which is an increase of about 10% compared to the same period last year. According to Fresh News on 6 July, compared to the same period in […]
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CBRE: Property Market Still Facing High Degree of Uncertainty Despite Vaccine Roll-Out
The real estate market in Cambodia remains under pressure and is still facing a high degree of uncertainty despite the very impressive vaccine roll-out by the government, with experts not expecting to see a recovery this year. According to the CBRE Cambodia 2021 Mid-Year Review Webinar yesterday, all four main sectors of the property market […]
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Golden Park to Launch Official Pre-Sale with up to a 12% Discount
Advertorial One of Cambodia’s leading real estate developers Golden Park will launch an official pre-sale of The Natural Project on Thursday 8 July with up to a 12% discount and a 24-month instalment term without interest. The Natural Project is a modern borey (Landed Property) spread out on over 50 hectares with 4.5 hectares of […]
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1,000 Hectares in Koh Kong Allocated for Defense Ministry Development Zones
The Koh Kong Provincial Administration has agreed to allocate 1,102 hectares of its reserved land to the Ministry of National Defense for the development of Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh and the Ministry of National Defense vacation zone. The Minister of National Defense Samdech Tea Banh was quoted by the Phnom Penh Post on 6 […]
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