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Ground Broken on National Vocational Tourism Schools
The construction of the National Vocational Tourism Schools (VSTs) has officially begun, aiming to enhance human resources in the tourism sector. The ceremony was presided over by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction on 24 November. The project will be built in two locations. The first […]
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Gov’t Opens Concession for 155ha of Land in Kampot for Mining Business
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced the opening of a 155-hectare mining concession in Kampot province’s Chhouk district. According to an announcement by the ministry on 18 November, private companies can start applying for the concession from the announcement date onwards until 30 December 2022. All national and international companies can apply for […]
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Single Portal Registers Almost 20,000 Companies
The government’s Online Business Registration System, a single portal, has registered nearly 20,000 companies with an investment capital of about US$5.51 billion as of mid-November this year. Among all investments, construction shares US$963 billion while real estate is at US$634 billion according to the report of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. According to the […]
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Opening Date of Dara Sakor Airport Postponed Again
The opening date of Dara Sakor Airport in Koh Kong Province has been postponed until mid-2023 due to the delay in construction progress, said HE Sin Chansereyvutha, spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation on 23 November. The main reasons for the delay were the cash flow issue and the war between Russia […]
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Construction of NR48 11% Complete as of Mid-November
As of mid-November 2022, the construction of NR 48 was 11.76% completed, according to a site inspection by HE Heng Ratanapiseth, Director General of the General Department of Public Works, on 21 November. The Director General also advised the Technical Advisory Company and the construction company to closely inspect the construction materials as well as […]
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Construction of Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate Delayed; Now 72% Complete
The construction of the Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate and the road connecting to NR5 will be completed later than scheduled and to date, the construction is now 72% complete, according to a meeting of the Procurement Review Commission (PRC) on 21 November. The meeting was chaired by HE Sokhom Pheakvan Mony, Secretary of State […]
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Five Water Stations in PP Worth Over US$247m, Can Produce Over 1 million m3 /day
Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority will have a total production capacity of 1,100,000 m3/day and a total length of water network (water mains and water distribution network) of 5,189 km through five water supply projects worth more than US$247m after construction. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and […]
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Japan to Help Modernise Kesor Kol Conservation Centre
A Japanese investment company will help modernise the Sok An Research and Kesor Kol Conservation Centre using the world’s latest technology. According to an official meeting on 18 November chaired by Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al, these modern technologies include mega solar, green hydrogen, Micro-Grid, smart waste collection, smart road and mobility and […]
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Construction of US$ 231m Hydropower Project Set for Completion in 2026
Construction of the Stung Pursat hydropower project is scheduled to be completed by 2026, while ongoing construction is accelerating the process, according to the inspection by Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem on 19 November. The 80-megawatt Stung Pursat 1 hydropower plant is located in Bramoy commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province. The […]
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Australia Helps Cambodia Develop Wastewater Treatment Policy
The Australian Embassy is assisting the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in drafting a policy to manage wastewater treatment systems, aiming to improve sanitation and the well-being of the public. According to the official meeting on 18 November, the Australian Embassy will assist Cambodia in organising a workshop to exchange knowledge, experience and best […]
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