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Cambodia Granted Right from Sinovac to Set Up Vaccine Production Plants Locally
Cambodia has been licensed by a Chinese company to produce Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines, with support from the Chinese government and the Cambodian government. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen at the inauguration of 37 roads and two water treatment plants in Sihanoukville on 2 December. A local company had been granted […]
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US$200 million SHV Port Expansion Project in Bidding Stage; Construction to Begin in 2022
The Sihanoukville deep-sea port expansion project phase 1 is now in the bidding for contractor stage after the layout design has been finally completed with the construction expected to begin in 2022. HE Lou Kim Chhon, Director General of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, said on 30 November that if construction starts in 2022 as planned, the […]
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S. Korea innovates cement-based composite to make concrete generate and store electricity
Engineers from three major universities in South Korea—Incheon National University, Kyung Hee University and Korea University—have recently unveiled an innovation known as a cement-based composite that will make concrete surfaces of buildings generate and store electricity. According to the Global Construction Review report, with this innovation installed, the structure can generate and store electricity through […]
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PM Hun Sen Inaugurates 37-Road Project & 2 Wastewater Treatment Plants in SHV
Multiple infrastructure development projects in Sihanoukville built with over US$300 million from the national budget have been inaugurated under the presence of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. During the ceremony on Thursday 2 December, PM Hun Sen stated that government intends to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone which is why it […]
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More Standardised Landfills Planned for Multiple Provinces Nationwide
The government plans to build more standardised landfills in multiple provinces nationwide to contribute to improving the efficiency of waste management. The plan was unveiled by HE Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, during a visit to landfill in Sihanoukville that has just been put into use. Speaking to the media […]
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Cambodia to Build More Water Treatment Plants in All Coastal & Riverside Provinces
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that Cambodia will build more standardised sewage systems and wastewater treatment plants in all coastal and riverside provinces to promote sustainable development. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 1 December. “Modern cities do not need only big […]
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PM Embraces “Khmer Can Do It” Motto: Cambodia Puts Best Effort to Self-Finance Infrastructure Projects
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has proudly embraced the “Khmer Can Do It” slogan, stating Cambodia will put its best effort to self-finance and build its own infrastructure development projects if possible, aiming to reduce reliance on FDI or development partners. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure […]
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Large-Scale Modernisation of Cambodia’s Port Control System Almost 100% Complete
As of 30 November, the development of the Electronic Data Interchange System or Port EDI system has reached almost 100% completion with only some technical works remaining. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport HE Ros Vanna unveiled the progress during the monthly follow-up meeting yesterday. During the meeting, the working […]
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UNDP Pledges to Help Cambodia Raise More Funds for Clean Energy Projects
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Cambodia has pledged to seek technical and financial assistance from other partners for the development of Cambodia’s energy sector, particularly on energy efficiency and climate change mitigation projects. The remarks were made by UNDP Cambodia Director Ms Alissar Chaker in a meeting with Minister of Mines and Energy […]
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Phnom Penh Governor Urges Establishing More Cancer Hospitals
Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng has urged both the private and public sectors to build more modern specialised cancer hospitals and clinics while existing ones shall be equipped with updated technology to meet the rise in demand. HE Khuong Sreng made the remarks at the inauguration ceremony of Orange Cancer Clinic on Tuesday 30 […]
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