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CDC Approves Two New Investment Projects for SHV & Svay Rieng Provinces
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on Friday approved two investment projects worth over US$7.8 million for Sihanoukville and Svay Rieng provinces. The first investment permit has been granted to Cathaya (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to invest US$2.8 million to build a textile factory in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone. The second is Ck […]
Read MoreISI Steel to Continue Educating Market Through Flagship ‘Cambodia Construction Today’ Program
ISI Steel, a well-known steel processing and distribution company has pledged to continue sharing construction knowledge and tips to the public through its flagship “Cambodia Today Construction” online program, after receiving great support during the initial trial period. “Cambodia Construction Today” is a live video broadcast on the official Facebook page of ISI Steel and […]
Read MoreJapan to Upgrade Six Provincial Hospitals in Cambodia to Regional High-Standard Health Centres
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Cambodia Office has revealed plans to help upgrade referral hospitals in six provinces in Cambodia to become regional high-standard health centres to expand public health services to rural areas. This project was discussed during a meeting between Kampot Governor HE Cheav Tay and JICA technical advisors on Thursday 22 […]
Read MoreMPWT, Viettel Join Hands to Digitise Cambodia’s Public Works & Transport Services
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has established a working group in collaboration with Vietnam’s largest telecom firm Viettel to compile a draft master plan to digitise Cambodia’s public works and transport services. According to the MPWT announcement released recently, the working group was established following the MoU between the ministry and the […]
Read MoreSHV’s Third Large-Scale Water Treatment Station Project Ongoing
The plan to construct the third large-scale water treatment station in Sihanoukville is moving forward as Village 4 in Sangkat 4 has been chosen as the location for the project. Sihanoukville Governor HE Kuoch Chamroeun said on Wednesday 21 July during a site inspection that the relevant officials are speeding up the study, hoping that […]
Read MoreNR6 from Skun to Siem Reap to be Expanded to Four Lanes
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has unveiled a plan to expand NR6 from Skun to Siem Reap to four lanes to help to ease the travel of people and goods transportation. Speaking at an opening ceremony of the Public Works Service Centre in Siem Reap on Wednesday, MWPT Minister HE Sun Chanthol […]
Read MoreMPWT Conducts Final Quality Check on NR3 Before Handing Over & Opening to Public
The technical team of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has conducted a final check on the construction of NR3 from Chom Chao to downtown Kampot before it is handed over and opening for public use. Secretary of State of MPWT HE Kan Manae said during the inspection yesterday that the final check […]
Read MoreDara Sakor International Airport to Operate Later This Year
The main construction of Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province has been 100% completed and is expected to start operation by late this year. Spokesman of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation Sin Chanserevutha said on Wednesday 21 July that the main construction has been completed since late 2020. However, the firm is […]
Read MoreCarbon Credits in a Cambodian Context: What to Know & Why it Matters
A carbon credit is similar to a permit where each company has the right to emit greenhouse gas into the environment. Generally, one permit is equal to the right to emit one ton of greenhouse gas (mainly CO2) into the environment. The number of permits given to each company is determined by the government of […]
Read MoreNew MPWT Service Centre Opened at Heritage Walk in Siem Reap
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has officially launched the new public service centre at the Heritage Walk mall in Siem Reap, marking the fifth of its kind nationwide. The new centre will provide services such as vehicle registration, vehicle ownership transfer, driver’s license renewal/changes, as well as vehicle technical inspection. The service […]
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