Government Approves Two Development Projects Worth Over US$350 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved Oddormeanchey Power Industry Co Ltd to invest over US$350 million to build a 265-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Oddor Meanchey and a 230-kilovolt transmission line. The coal-fired power plant is to be located Trapaing Prasat district and will be built with an investment of US$294 […]
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Two Underground Walkways to be Built on NR4 Next Month
The construction of two underground walkways located on NR4 nearby the New Star Garment Factory and near Khleang Leu High School will begin in November. The project leader HE General Vong Sam Ath told National Radio of Cambodia on 23 October that underpass will be 29 metres long, 7 metres wide, and 3 metres high. […]
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Government Approves Another 150-megawatt Hydropower Dam in Koh Kong
A meeting of the Council of the Ministers approved a 150-megawatt hydropower dam project in Koh Kong on 23 October and 500-kilovolts transmission lines between Phnom Penh and the Laotian border and from Battambang to the Thai border. According to government spokesman HE Phay Siphan, the 150-megawatt power dam project is subject to a 35-year […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Winners of Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards
The leading infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems has announced the winners of the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards. The annual awards program honour the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing design, construction, and operations of infrastructure throughout the world. Sixteen independent jury panels selected the 57 finalists from over 400 nominations submitted by more […]
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Over 2,600 km of Cambodian Infrastructure Damaged by Floods
From September 1 until the evening of October 22, 2020, floods have damaged at least 2,693 km infrastructure nationwide, according to data from the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) on October 22. The affected infrastructure includes national roads, provincial roads, red gravel roads (about 465 km), rural roads (about 1,665 km), dams (41 km), […]
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Government Mulls Building Another 150-megawatt Hydropower Dam
The Council of the Ministers on Friday will discuss whether or not to approve a new 150-megawatt hydropower dam project in Thmar Bang district of Koh Kong Province. According to a statement from the Government’s Spokesman Unit, the 150-megawatt power dam project was proposed for a feasibility study by Chinese firms –Chint Group and Sinomath […]
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GDT Postpones Capital Gains Tax Collection to 2022
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has decided to postpone the start of capital gains tax collection from 01 January 2021 to 01 January 2022 to give more time for taxpayers to learn and adjust, according to a GDT announcement on October 22. The decision was made based on a letter from the Ministry of […]
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Construction of 500-hectare Kampong Speu Industrial Zone Begins
The construction of OCIC’s 500-hectare industrial zone project located between National Roads 51 and 44 has begun, according to the project manager Kou Borin. Mr Kou Borin told Construction & Property Magazine on 21 October that the working team are currently filling in the land and preparing some of the project’s internal infrastructure. “Besides a […]
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Chinese Firm Mulls Investing in Oil Refinery in Cambodia
Chinese firm Hainan Starlight Chemical Co., Ltd has recently expressed interest in establishing an oil refinery in Cambodia. This interest was raised during a courtesy meeting between Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem and representatives from Hainan Starlight Chemical Co., Ltd on 21 October. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the […]
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S. Korea Provides US$80-million Grant Aid for 12 Development Projects in Cambodia
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has provided US$80 million in grant aid for 12 major development projects in Cambodia, according to a meeting between the Minister Attached to the Prime Minister HE Chhieng Yanara and KOICA Country Director Rho Hyunjun on 21 October. Mr Rho Hyunjun said that the US$80 million is for prioritised […]
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New Phnom Penh Airport Site Untouched by Floods, Demonstrating Good Landscaping Design
The new Phnom Penh Airport construction site in Kandal province was not affected by the floods, although the areas around the site are flooded. This demonstrates the well-planned water management system and good landscaping architectural design. The Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation’s Spokesman Mr Sin Chanseryvutha said the flood inundated the access roads to […]
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Affordable Khmer Housing Project Launched in Siem Reap
Advertorial: Banteay Srei Khmer Housing project, a new Khmer-style resort house with affordable prices in the high potential area of Siem Reap, has opened for sale. There are five reasons why this project is a worthwhile investment both for residential and business purposes. 1. Prime location The project is located in Banteay Srei district, a […]
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