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Government, JICA Agree on Loan for SHV Port Expansion Phase 2 & 3
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and JICA have agreed on the loan package for the second and third phases of the Sihanoukville port expansion projects. The loan agreement from JICA to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port comes after JICA provided a US$203 million loan for the first phase of a container terminal expansion […]
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US$40 million Calmette Hospital’s Multipurpose Building 92% Complete
Construction of the Calmette Hospital US$40-million multipurpose extension building has reached 92% completion as of April this year, according to the site inspection by Health Minister HE Man Bunheng on 27 April. HE Man Bunheang said that this building is a major development in the health sector transforming Calmette into a modern and more qualified […]
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MPWT Launches Cambodia’s Third Charging Station in SHV
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has launched the kingdom’s third EV charging station at Furi Time square mall in Sihanoukville. The ceremony was presided over by MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol, UNDP representatives, and other relevant officials. Funded by UNDP, this EV charging station was launched after the first EV one opened […]
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Bentley Systems Calls for Nominations for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its call for nominations for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. This juried awards program celebrates the most exemplary projects that represent going digital advancements in infrastructure. The deadline for nominations is May 23, 2022. The Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure categories include: Bridges and […]
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Japan Seeking Investment Opportunities in Clean Energy in Cambodia
Japanese investors are interested in the development of clean energy and energy technology with high efficiency and carbon neutrality in Cambodia. The remarks were made by a delegation of Japanese investors led by HE Fumaiki Takahashi, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association and former Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia in a meeting with HE Suy Sem, Minister […]
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Construction of Expressway 90% complete, Set to Open in July
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is 90% complete as of April. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has confirmed that the expressway will be put into temporary use in July this year. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the site inspection on 26 April that the ministry is considering setting the […]
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PM Hun Sen Urges China to Invest More in Cambodia, Emphasising Five Key Reasons
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Chinese firms to invest more in Cambodia especially in the prioritised sectors, emphasising five main reasons why Cambodia is a strong potential investment destination. This statement was made during a meeting between PM Hun Sen and three major Chinese companies led by Prince Group President Neak Oknha Chen Zhi […]
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TS11 Multi-Purpose Port Over 80% Complete, Open for Operation by Early July
The construction of the TS11 multi-purpose satellite port of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port is currently 85% completed and is scheduled to be operational in early July 2022. The progress was updated by HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, during a construction site inspection on 25 April. HE Sun Chanthol said that the […]
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New Waterway Connecting Tonle Bassac to Kep to be Studied by China
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and a Chinese firm CRBC will work together on the feasibility study of building a new waterway system connecting the Bassac River in Kandal province to Kep province. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said on Monday 25 April that the preliminary study conducted by the ministry has […]
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Gov’t Plans to Build Seven River-Based Ports
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to build seven river-based ports along the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap River to facilitate the transportation of products from the provinces to the port of Phnom Penh for export. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol mentioned the project during the site inspection of the TS11 […]
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