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MPWT reveals alignment of Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom bridge, construction to begin in 2023
The Cambodian government is currently selecting the location and model of the Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom bridge, with construction expected to begin in 2023, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol on 9 January. “Two locations and alignments are being considered. The first one is to connect from the Water Supply Authority on […]
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Siem Reap 38-Road Project 100% Complete, Traffic Facility Work Over 72% Finished
The construction of 38 road infrastructure projects in Siem Reap have been completed as of 29 December 2021 as planned. Meanwhile, traffic facility setting up work is over 72% finished and scheduled for completion soon. Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol said during the site inspection on 9 January that the main work […]
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Siem Reap to Have Electric Buses, New Bypass & National Flower Monument
Following the completion of the 38-road project, the Cambodian government plans to implement three other major infrastructure projects in Siem Reap, including an electric bus system, a new city bypass road, and a national flower monument. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol revealed this information during the road inspection on 9 January. […]
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PM Hun Sen Inaugurates NR5’s Battambang-Serey Sophorn Section
The 84km Battambang-Serey Sophorn section of NR5 was officially inaugurated under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro on Monday 10 January. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the section includes the main road connecting Battambang to Serey Sophorn 51km, Battambang city bypass […]
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US$21-million Ford Cambodia Assembly Plant in Pursat to Start Production in April
The construction of the Ford assembly plant in Pursat is approaching completion and set to begin production in April this year, according to the Pursat provincial administration on Sunday 9 January. The US$21 million Ford assembly plant is an investment by RMA Automotive (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. with the plan announced in September 2021. (Read more) […]
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Japan retailer Aeon to build international logistics hub in Sihanoukville
One of the largest Japanese retailor Aeon plans to build an international logistic centre in a special economic zone near the southern port of Sihanoukville to offer import storage, customs clearance. and support for cross-border online retail. According to Nikkei Asia, the centre will be 30,000sqm and is expected to launch in 2023. The project […]
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Construction Begins on New Large-Scale Hospital Complex in Kandal
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on Friday 7 January broke ground on the US$10-million Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital in Koh Thom district, Kandal province. The hospital was built under the budget of charity in collaboration with Calmette Hospital. The construction of the hospital building will cost US$6 million, while the […]
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US$2-million Olympic-sized Swimming Pool in Battambang to Officially Open Next Week
The construction of a US$2 million Olympic-sized swimming pool in Battambang has been completed and will be officially opened on Monday 10 January, according to the Ministry of Information. Located in the Battambang University complex, this swimming pool was built for the purpose of training and competitions, especially for the upcoming 2023 SEA Games. The […]
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Completion Date Delayed Again for US$8 million Kampot Tourism Port
The completion date of US$8 million Kampot tourism port has been delayed once again to March 2022 after multiple delays since 2020, according to the Kampot Provincial Department of Tourism. Soy Sinol, Director of the Department of Tourism, said on Thursday 6 January that the port project has been previously scheduled to be completed by […]
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Japan Helps Cambodia Develop National Irrigation Standard
Japan, through JICA in Cambodia, is developing a national standard for irrigation systems in Cambodia. The record of the discussion of the National Standard Design Document for Irrigation and Drainage was signed by Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology HE Bun Hean, and chief representative of JICA Cambodia Kamei Haruko […]
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