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Cambodia-Vietnam Kaam Samnor-Vinh Xuong border checkpoint officially opened
Cambodia and Vietnam jointly inaugurated the Kaam Samnor-Vinh Xuong international border gate. Held on 23 February, the opening ceremony was presided over by HE Nop Dara, Deputy Governor of Kandal Province. HE Nop Dara thanked Vietnam for its efforts to establish the Vinh Xuong land border to align with Cambodia’s Kaam Samnor located in Leuk […]
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New Khmer-Thai Stueng Bot bridge opens for traffic
The New Khmer-Thai border crossing bridge known as Stung Bot-Ban Nong Ean) has been opened for testing. The soft opening ceremony was joined by HE Prak Sokhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on 23 February. This friendship bridge is part of the new Stung Bot border gate project, which […]
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40km of NR4 expanded to 4 lanes
Ministry of Public Works and Transport is expanding a 40km section of NR4 from 2 to 4 lanes, while over 150km other will be widened to 10m. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on 23 February that NR4 was only 7m wide. With a US$110-million loan budget from World Bank, the […]
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Cambodia’s air passengers in January 2023 increase almost 700% y-o-y
As of January 2023, Cambodia receives more than 400,000 passengers at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville International Airports, an increase of nearly 700% compared to the same period in 2022. According to HE Sin Chansereivutha, spokesperson at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA), the total number of passengers arriving at the three international […]
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Construction of NR48 22% Complete
As of February 23, the project to rehabilitate and upgrade NR48 connecting Chamkar Luong at the junction of NR4 to Khemarak Phoumin City of Koh Kong Province has been 22% completed, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 23 February. During the site inspection, HE Chanthol said that the progress is a bit slower […]
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Electronic parts manufacturing plant worth US$32m in Takeo officially opened
Meko Intelligent (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has officially opened its US$32-million electronic parts manufacturing plant in northern Takeo. The grand opening ceremony was on 20 February under the presidency of Lt Gen Hun Manet, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) deputy commander-in-chief and Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) commander. This is none the large-scale factory in Takeo province and […]
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Construction of NR10 connecting Koh Kong to Battambang 56% complete
The construction of NR10 from Battambang to Koh Kong has reached 56% completion and is scheduled for final completion next year, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. During the site inspection, the Ministry also tested the quality of the road foundation in some places and found that the company complied with […]
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New elephant roundtable to be built in Pursat
Pursat Provincial Administration plans to rebuild the elephant roundabout at the intersection of NR55 and NR10 in Bramoy commune of Veal Veng district. 505 elephants statue will be built at the roundabout to symbolise the Veal Veng district and attract tourists. The elephant represents the beauty of the rainforest, strong solidarity, and loyalty to the […]
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CDC approves investment projects worth US$17.6m in Takeo and K.Speu
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to three private firms to invest a total of US$17.6 million in establishing three factories in Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces. The first firm is “PENGJIAO (CAMBODIA) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD”, which will invest US$7 million to establish a garment factory located in Samrong village, […]
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Construction of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant 90% Complete
The construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is 90% complete as the construction team is now drilling the ground to install a 2m meter water main pipe under the Tonle Sap Riverុំaccording to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on 21 February. The installation of Cambodia’s largest clean water pipeline will also enable […]
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