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Japan Provides Approx. US$300k grant for Infrastructure Projects in Six Provinces
The Government of Japan has provided a total of nearly US$300,000 through the KUSANONE scheme t to build small water treatment plants, provide water supply equipment, and assist in the installation of artificial motion therapy equipment in various provinces. The grant agreement was signed between Cambodian and Japanese representatives on 4 March 2022. The project […]
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Hattha Bank Invests US$15 million in CAIC Bond to Fund New Airport Development
Hattha Bank Plc has invested US$15 million in guaranteed bonds of the Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC) to fund the development of the Techo International Airport. The agreement was signed on 4 March held between CAIC Director Mr Charles Vann, Hattha Bank President and CEO Oknha Hout Ieng Tong, in the presence of Neak […]
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MPWT Calls for Shipping Sector Companies to Attend New Port EDI System Seminar
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has called for all shipowners, ship agencies, and other related firms to attend a training course on how to use the new port management system—Port EDI. According to the ministry announcement on 4 March, the training will be conducted by system developers to help the private sector […]
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Japan Finishes Study on Clean Water System Development Masterplan 2020-2030
Cambodia’s clean water system development master plan from 2020 to 2030 has been recently completed by a Japanese team and is set to be implemented gradually phase by phase. Director-General of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority HE Long Naro said on 1 March that Japan has already helped to study three master plans: Project 1 […]
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MPWT, TOTAL Discuss Development of EV Charging Facilities in Cambodia
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and TOTAL Energies (Cambodia) Co Ltd discussed the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in various TOTAL gas stations nationwide. The discussion was held during a meeting on 3 March between HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport and Mr Jean Lescure, […]
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NR31, NR33, NR41 Expansion Project Set to Have Ground Broken This Year
The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia has confirmed that the Chinese government will help push forward the project to improve the quality and widen NR31, NR33, and NR44 this year. Speaking at the inauguration of NR3 on 2 March, HE Wang Wentian, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, said that China will provide assistance to Cambodia in its […]
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US$190-million Cambodia’s largest water treatment plant 60% complete
Construction of the Bakeng water treatment plant phase 1, Cambodia’s largest plant with a treatment capacity of almost 200,000 m3/day, has reached 60% completion as of February and is scheduled to be completed as planned in 2023. HE Long Naro, Director General of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, said on March 1 that currently the […]
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CDC Approves US$2.5 Million Factory Investment in Kampong Cham
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved Skuon Shoes Manufacture Co., Ltd to establish a shoe factory. According to a CDC announcement on 3 March, the investment value will be US$2.5 million with the factory located along NR6 in Roveang village, Khnor Dambang commune, Cheung Prey district, Kampong Cham province. This investment […]
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Land Ministry Prohibits Construction & Demolition Work Without Permission
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has strongly prohibited all construction companies from entering into construction contracts with any owners that have not yet received a construction permit, repair permit, demolition permit and construction site opening permit from the competent authorities. According to the notification letter dated 2 March 2022, this […]
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Gov’t selects location for Svay Chrom bridge: Night Market-Chroy Changva- Arey Ksat
The government has already selected the location for the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, which starts from the night market connecting to the Chroy Changva area and then Arrey Ksat with two bridges to be built. The decision is an initial selection and is not yet publicly announced, but was made by PM Hun Sen following the […]
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