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Transport Minister Pledges to Prevent Major Roads from Flooding Next Year
- 16 October 2020
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has said that the government will continue to repair the flood-damaged roads and upgrade them if possible, to prevent severe flooding from next year. HE Sun Chanthol made the claim during an inspection of the flooded National Road 41 on 16 October. “For NR41, the government is expected to start renovating next year. We will pave it h...
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Floods Damage More Than 90 Roads Nationwide
- 16 October 2020
According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, as of 15 October, at least 90 roads or over 200 sections nationwide have been affected by floods. In the meantime, the ministry is temporarily fixing some sections and will re-evaluate some others after the waters recede. These damaged roads are at least 300 kilometres long in total, including National Roads 2, 3, 4, 5, 20, 20A, 21, 21A, ...
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To What Extent Can Foreigners Acquire Ownership of Co-owned Property?
- 15 October 2020
To facilitate the business environment and foreign investment in Cambodia, especially in the construction and real estate sectors, the Cambodian government has established law regarding foreign ownership of co-owned buildings. To what extent can foreigners acquire ownership of co-owned buildings? Co-owned building refers to building or construction in which several co-owners live, such as co...
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Cambodia, Korea Discuss Sea Transport Agreement
- 14 October 2020
Cambodia and South Korea are currently discussing a new sea transport agreement to reduce legal red tape and boost bilateral trade. The discussion was held on 12 October under the chairmanship of Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) HE Ros Vanna. HE Ros said that both parties are reviewing the approved model of the agreement and will amend it if necessary f...
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MPWT Discussing Port Draft Law to Boost Water Logistics
- 14 October 2020
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and other related institutions are discussing and reviewing the port draft law, aiming to enhance and control the water logistic system in Cambodia. The meeting was held on 14 October and chaired by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. The main purpose of the meeting was to review the definition of each article and amend th...
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600 hectares of Protected Land in Sihanoukville Given to Local Tycoons for Development
- 13 October 2020
The Cambodian Government has given a 600-hectare land plot carved from the 2002- mangrove forest preservation and protected area Sihanoukville to Okha Seng Nhak and his wife Ly Arpon for investment and development purposes. According to a sub-decree dated 08 June 2020, this 600-hectare land plot is located at the southern part of Sihanoukville international airport, in Ream and Bet Traing Commu...
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GDT to Strengthen Property Tax Collection Amid 3.5% Tax Revenue Growth in Q3
- 13 October 2020
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) will continue to strengthen property tax collection. This news comes as tax revenue in Q3 2020 has risen to over US$2 billion, according to the GDT quarter report on 12 October. The tax revenue collected by GDT has reached US$2.2 billion or equal to 78.1% of the annual plan. Compared to the same quarter of 2019, there is a US$80 million or 3.71% increase...
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Sihanoukville Airport Runway Expansion Complete
- 13 October 2020
The runway restoration and expansion at Sihanoukville International Airport has been completed and is scheduled to officially open by the end of 2020, according to the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration. The blessing ceremony for the completion of this new runway was held on 13 October under the presidency of Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havanna and Sihanoukville Go...
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China-backed Dara Sakor Airport to Test First Flight Before March 2021
- 13 October 2020
The controversial China-backed Dara Sakor Aiport in Koh Kong will run its first test flights before March 31, 2021, as construction is approaching completion, according to Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havanna during an official inspection from 10-12 October. During the inspection, the technical team reviewed the report from the Union Development Group (UGD) and also visi...
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Japan Providing US$35million Grant Aid to Repair Seven Bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie
- 12 October 2020
The Japanese government is currently providing approximately US$35 million in grant aid to restore seven bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie provinces which under the risk of flooding. Senior Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol mentioned this during the handover ceremony of road construction machinery on the morning of 12 October. (Read more) “Currently, Japan is providing gra...
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Japan Funds US$1 billion for Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
- 12 October 2020
Japan provided at least US$1 billion in funds, including grant aid and loans for Cambodia infrastructure development, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol stated the figure during the handover ceremony of 15 pieces of construction machinery as grant aid from Japan on 12 October. HE Sun Chanthol said that Japan ...
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Japan Grants 15 Construction Machines to Promote Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
- 12 October 2020
The Government of Japan has handed over 15 road construction machines worth US$4.5 million to help improve road construction projects in Cambodia. The handover ceremony was held on 12 October and presided over by Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia and HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport. The grant comprises of 15 machines such as Road Stabiliser & Accessories (3 units), ...
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