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ADB Provides US$50m Loan to Cambodia to Boost Global Competitiveness
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$50-million loan to Cambodia to diversify its economy and boost the country’s global competitiveness, according to a press release dated 6 December 2022. Sion L. Morton, ADB Senior Economist, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected key sectors such as garments, footwear and textiles, tourism and especially […]
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Gov’s to Use Carbon Credit Profit to Build Standardised Restrooms Nationwide
Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al has stated Cambodia will use the revenue earned from the carbon credit sale to improve hygiene in public schools nationwide by building standardised eco-friendly bathrooms. Not only bathrooms and toilets, but the budget will also be used to install water filters, improve sports fields, and grow more trees […]
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Construction of US$35 million Russey Keo bridge 89% Complete
As of early December, the construction of the Russey Keo cable bridge across the Tonle Sap River has been 89% completed, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh on 5 December. Worth US$35 million, the new concrete cable-stayed bridge across the Tonle Sap is 20.5 metres wide and 500 metres […]
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Temporary Russey Keo Iron Bridge Reopened
The temporary Russey Keo iron bridge across the Tonle Sap River was reopened from 4 December onwards after closing for repair, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh. The bridge has been repaired after a sand barge crashed into the bridge in November. From 4 December onwards, passengers can cross […]
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AEON 3 Set for Opening on 15 December
Aeon Mall Meanchey, the third shopping mall of Aeon (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., is scheduled to open on 15 December 2022, according to the press release of AEON(Cambodia) Co., Ltd. on 15 December. The mall will provide entertainment and education for people of all ages with the concept of the “Edutainment Mall” in the heart of […]
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Japan to Build More Schools in Battambang & Koh Kong
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of US$171,641 for the construction of kindergartens in Battambang and Koh Kong provinces. The grant agreement was signed on 1 December. Under this agreement, Japan will help build a study building at a kindergarten in Battambang province and another studying building at Tani Secondary School […]
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Kuwait Mulls Investing in Energy and Highway Construction in Cambodia
The newly appointed Ambassador of Kuwait to Cambodia HE Mohamad SSHS Alhajri has expressed interest in investing in the energy sector and the construction of expressways in Cambodia. The proposal was raised during a meeting between HE Mohamad SSHS Alhajri and Cambodia’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce HE Kem Sithon on 30 November […]
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PM Hun Sen Proposes Multiple Directions Forwards to ASEAN Smart Cities
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Mayors ‘Forum proposed multiple recommendations for building and connecting ASEAN smart cities. The suggestions aim to further strengthen and promote ASEAN cooperation to build a sustainable and resilient ASEAN Community, which include: – Ensuring peace, security, stability and prosperity, which are the […]
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New SR Airport to be Completed in 2023; Digital Connecting Transportation System Planned
Siem Reap International Airport Tour Transport Association (TTA) in collaboration with Nippon Koei Co., Ltd (NK) of Japan and Haystack Labs Studio Co., Ltd. (HAYSTACK) of Canada have drafted a passenger transport application for the new Siem Reap International Airport that is scheduled to be completed by March 2023. The three institutions signed an MoU […]
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Industry Ministry, Water Supply Association sign MoU to expand water network in Cambodia
The Ministry of Industry has signed several MoU agreements with the Cambodian Water Supply Association (CWA) to expand the clean water network in Cambodia. The signing ceremony was held during the conference and exhibition of clean water in Cambodia on 29-30 November. The MoU include: MOU between the Cambodian Water Supply Association and the General […]
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