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MPWT: Talks Continue on Korea-funded Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge
- 25 February 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesman Vasim Sorya said that talks between Cambodia and South Korea on the Chroy Chongvar-Svay Chrom Bridge are underway. HE Vasim Sorya said on 25 February that at this point, the talks between the two sides mainly focus on technical matters, while other details will be studied later. “Details such as the construction timeline and the e...
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Private Firm Proposes 3-hectare Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Sihanoukville SEZ
- 24 February 2021
A private company is studying the impact of a project to build four wastewater treatment plants on 3 hectares of land in a new Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, according to a meeting between Sihanoukville Deputy Governor Chhin Seng Nguon and the firm on 23 February. This project was proposed by RTM Green Consultancy Co, Ltd with Ms Lok Kim Hiek as its representative. If approved, the projec...
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NagaCorp to Conduct Further Study Before Launching US$350 million Siem Reap Resort
- 23 February 2021
NagaCorp Chairman Tim McNally said that his firm will carefully study further, closely cooperate with the local government, and take into account various views before developing the US$350- million non-casino resort in Siem Reap, according to the GGRAsia on 22 February. McNally’s comment came in response to the recent UNESCO’s concern that the non-casino resort by NagaCorp could cause negative ...
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New Convention Centre to Open on NR1 in Early 2022
- 22 February 2021
A new convention centre by Peng Huoth Group- PH Grand Hall - is set to open in the Boeung Snor area along NR1 in early 2022. Located 2km from the Monivong Bridge in Borey Peng Huoth Grand Star Platinum (Boeung Snor), the project is a five-star convention centre that upon completion can accommodate thousands of guests for conferences, exhibitions, weddings, and other gatherings. The Boeung Sn...
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US$100 million Housing Development Project Launched in Sihanoukville
- 22 February 2021
The US$100-million Lorn City Lotus Sea housing development project will be soon built on over 66 hectares of land in Prey Nop district of Sihanoukville, after sales were launched on 22 February. The launch ceremony was presided over by Sihanoukville Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun and Senator HE Neak Oknha Ly Yong Phat, along with hundreds of participants. Located in Bit Trang commune of Prey Nu...
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UNESCO Voices Concerns Over NagaCorp Resort in Siem Reap Affecting Angkor Wat
- 19 February 2021
UNESCO has voiced concerns that the US$350-million ‘non-casino resort' by NagaCorp could cause negative impacts on the World Heritage site of Angkor Wat, although the firm claimed the site location is outside the protected zone. UNESCO issued a statement on 17 February stating that the plenary session of the International Coordinating Committee for Angkor (ICC) addressed this project with parti...
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New Port Draft Law and Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project Agreement Finalised
- 16 February 2021
The new draft port law and the Cambodia-Singapore draft agreement for the Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project have been finalised, according to an announcement by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 16 February. HE Sun Chanthol said that the new port draft law was 100% complete and waiting for a final check before submitting it to the cabinet for approval. He added that th...
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Transport Minister Vows to Permanently Repair Two Frequently Damaged National Roads
- 16 February 2021
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has vowed to conduct permanent repairs on two "forever-damaged” roads, the NR3 section from Kampot to Veal Renh and the NR7 section from Tbong Khmum to Kratie. HE Chanthol said during the meeting on 16 February that the condition of these two sections have always been damaged even though they have been through many repairs, especially t...
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Cambodia receives US$3 billion FDI from Japan through over 144 projects
- 15 February 2021
As of the end of January 2021, Cambodia has received direct investment from Japan worth approximately US$3 billion through over 144 projects. This is according to a press release of the 21st meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee on 11 February, which was chaired by the Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia HE Sok Chenda Sophea and Ambassador of Japan to Cambod...
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Siem Reap River Sidewalk Renovation Project to Begin Soon
- 15 February 2021
The 9km Siem Reap River sidewalk renovation project has reached the environmental and social impact assessment stage, as the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Siem Reap provincial administration last week agreed on four main actions. According to Siem Reap Deputy Governor Ngan Phirun, those agreed actions include preparing the masterplan for the project; building new parking spaces, pe...
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