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Gov’t has issued over 6 million land titles as of the end of 2020
As of the end of 2020, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued more than 6 million land titles, or equivalent 86.8% of the total unregistered 7 million land plots nationwide. According to a recent report of MLMUPC, the systematic land registration has reached more than 5.4 million titles and […]
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Transport Ministry to Launch Two News Weigh Stations on RR2 and in Kratie Province
To prevent road damage caused mostly by overweight vehicles, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will soon set up two new weigh stations on the Phnom Penh Ring Road 2 and in Kratie Province. MPWT also plans to build two more in those vulnerable provinces. MPWT Secretary of State HE Seng Chhuon said […]
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Masterplan for US$16 billion Ream City Development Approved
A masterplan to develop an 834-hectare sustainable Ream City by Singaporean firm Surbana Jurong has been approved by Canopy Sands Development, a member of Prince Holding Group, according to The Straits Times. Worth over US$16 billion, the Ream City project will transform the region into a new ecosystem of tourism, commercial and residential city that […]
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New US$900m Siem Reap Airport Aiming for 67% Completion in 2021
Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI) will accelerate the construction progress of the new Siem Reap International Airport, aiming for 67% completion by 2021, and full completion by 2023 as planned. AIAI revealed this 2021 plan during a site inspection by Siem Reap Governor HE Tea Seiha on 06 February. The company reported […]
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Natural Canal Rehabilitation Project in Sihanoukville 90% Complete
The 27-kilometre natural canal restoration project in Sihanoukville has been going smoothly and is now 42% complete, according to a report from the General Department of Wastewater Treatment System of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. This natural canal rehabilitation project is being implemented by the General Department of Wastewater Treatment System in collaboration […]
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Work on Land Dispute Resettlement for New Phnom Penh International Airport 43% Complete
Land disputes affecting the construction of the new US$1.5-billion Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province have so far been settled with 43% of local residents, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC). Since the beginning of settlement process until December 2020, the total issues settled […]
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CDC Approves Eight Investment Projects Worth Almost US$100m
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building five factories, two hospitals and a solar power plant, worth a total of almost US$100 million in Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Svay Rieng, Kandal and Phnom Penh. The first investment permit has been granted to Mayco Furniture […]
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Three Development Projects Win Awards for Best Rural Community Transformation
Three infrastructure development projects in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Pursat have recently received awards for outstanding rural development and community transformation works. The award-giving ceremony was held by the National League Council on 03 February under the presence of Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Interior HE Sak Setha. The three award-winning […]
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Major Infrastructure Development Projects Progress Nationwide
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has affirmed that all infrastructure development projects in Cambodia are running smoothly without any interruptions. During the inauguration ceremony of the Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Centre on 04 February, the minister provided a summary of progress on 10 major infrastructure development projects. […]
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Dara Sakor Airport Runway Completed, First Test Flight Scheduled for Q4 2021
Construction on the runway at the controversial China-backed Dara Sakor Aiport in Koh Kong has been completed and the first test flight will run in Q4 this year. Deputy Koh Kong Governor Mr Sok Sothy said on 04 January that though the construction of the runway is 100% complete, there are still some remaining works […]
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