US$2 million Kampong Speu Provincial Stadium 70% Complete

The US$2 million Kampong Speu stadium was 70% complete as of January 2022, while the construction team is currently installing floodlights around the football field. HE Hun Many, a member of the National Assembly for Kampong Speu province, stated on 29 January that the working team is preparing to install four large floodlights around the football field with other construction activities follow...

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Construction on New Sihanoukville Provincial Hall Building Set to Begin in March

Construction on the new Sihanoukville provincial hall is set to begin on 7 March, showcasing the perfect harmony between the modern and traditional architectural style of Sambor Prei Kuk. According to the official meeting on 30 January, the new building is a replacement of the old one with the approval from PM Samdech Hun Sen and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction HE ...

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Japan Proposes Study on Flood Prevention System for Prek Tnaot River

Japan has proposed to seek remedies to the severe flooding of the Prek Tnaot River, which has been damaging infrastructure and threatening the lives of people in the Southern part of Phnom Penh and surrounding provinces continuously for multiple years. The proposal was made by the President of the Japan-Cambodia Association Mr Takahashi Fumaiki in a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech...

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Ground broken on new US$10-million flyover along NR5

The construction of a new flyover along NR5 in Russey Keo area has officially begun with the groundbreaking ceremony presided over PM Samdech Hun Sen on Monday 31 January. The flyover is located at the intersection of NR5 and Russey Keo-Chroy Changva Concrete Bridge in Kleang Sand Village of Sangkat Russei Keo. Built by the Cambodian Overseas Investment Company (OCIC), the flyover has a tota...

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Bidding for NR4 renovation set for completion by March; Construction expected to begin this year

The bidding procedure for the NR4 renovation project is scheduled to be completed by March with construction expected to begin within this year, said Minister of Public and Transport HE Sun Chanthol recently. During the 2021 Work Progress Review Conference on Thursday 27 January, HE Chanthol stated that currently the bidding of three packages have been completed and the remaining two packages a...

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Mines Minister urges Japanese firm to invest in low-carbon energy infrastructure in Cambodia

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has encouraged Japanese investors to consider investing in clean or low-carbon energy as well as sustainable energy infrastructure in Cambodia. The remark was made by HE Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy, in the meeting with HE Mikami Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia on Thursday. In the meeting, HE Suy Sem stated that Cambodia is now embracing th...

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New hospital building worth US$15 million approved for 7 Makara district

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given a permit to Phnom Penh General Hospital Co., Ltd. to invest US$15 million in building a new polyclinic hospital building in 7 Makara district of Phnom Penh capital. According to the CDC’s announcement on 28 January, the 200-bed hospital will be located along Street 125 of Sangkat Veal Vong. Not only providing more health services to...

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Construction of PP-SHV Expressway 81% Complete

The construction of the 190-kilometre Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has been 81% completed as of January this year. The updates were shared by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s spokesman HE Vasim Sorya on 26 January. With ground broken in March 2019, the expressway is being built by PPSHV Expressway Co., Ltd., and inspected by Minconsult Sdn. Bhd. The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukv...

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FTB Buys US$10 million More of CAIC Bonds to Fund New Airport Development

FTB Bank has invested another US$10 million in bonds of Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd (CAI) to support the development of the Techo International Airport in Kandal province. With this additional investment, FTB’s fund in the new airport has increased to US$30 million from its previous investment of US$20 million, according to a press release issued on 26 January. (Read more) The funds r...

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New MPWT Service Centre to be Established in Sihanoukville

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport plans to set up another new public service centre in Sihanoukville to bring services closer to the people and make it easier to provide services effectively. The centre is scheduled to be launched in March, located at Fury Mall in Sihanoukville, said HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, at the annual meeting held on 27 January. “...

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ISI STEEL, NPIC contribute to building qualified engineers & architects through its 2021 award

ISI STEEL, the largest and leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality steel products in Cambodia, in cooperation with the National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia (NPIC) has delivered awards to the winners of its 2021 Best Architectural Competition under the theme of ‘Sustainability’. The award handing ceremony was held on 20 January at NPIC, where a group of three students— Pov Rea...

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MPWT Urges Japanese Firm to Help Establish Vehicle Inspection Service at Aeon Malls

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has urged a Japanese company to consider opening a vehicle technical inspection centre at Aeon Mall 1 and Aeon Mall 2. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol discussed the project in a meeting held on 26 January with Marubeni ASEAN PTE.LTD representative Mr Takeshi Mamiya. MPWT service centres at both malls have been providing...

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