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Government Spends Over US$790,000 Building Quarantine Centre in Phnom Penh
The Cambodian government has allocated approximately US$790,000 for the construction of six buildings as a quarantine centre in Phnom Penh for Khmer people travelling from abroad. The quarantine project consists of six buildings covering nearly one hectare of land in Phsar Lech Village, Prek Pnov commune of Prek Pnov district. Began in September, the construction […]
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Renovation of Angkor Wat Front Area Reaching Completion
The renovation of the front area of Angkor Wat, including building a new walkway, rearranging gardens, and reorganising the street vendors and parking lots, is approaching completion. Mr Sean Sokkhak, a tour guide in the Angkor area, said that the improvement of the Angkor Wat temple is beneficial for tourism. He added that compared to […]
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Oddar Meanchey’s Coal-fired Power Plant 60% Complete, Online by 2021
The 265-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Oddar Meanchey province is now 60% complete and is scheduled to go online by 2021, according to Director of the Department of Mines and Energy of Oddar Meanchey Province Mr Phon Len on 11 November. Mr Phon Len told Cambodia National Radio that construction on this coal-fired power plant […]
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Incredible! Buy Steel, Win Motorbike
ISI STEEL, for the first time in Cambodia, is offering prizes to customers buying their steel products. Through their Facebook page, the well-known steel processing and distribution firm has recently posted congratulatory photos of their customers who just won brand new Honda motorbikes. To date, there have been four customers winning the prize from the […]
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CDC Approves 113 Projects Worth US$2.3 Billion in First Eight Months of 2020
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 113 investment projects in the first eight months of this year, 22 projects less compared to the same period last year. The approved projects have a combined investment value of US$2.3 billion, a 57.1% year-on-year decrease, according to the report of Cambodia economic trends from the […]
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Cambodia’s Construction Investment in First 8 Months of 2020 Decreased by 15%
The total estimated investment capital of construction projects approved by the government in the first eight months of 2020 was approximately US$5 billion, down by 15.1% compared to the same period in 2019, according to a report of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The report also stated that though the investment decreased, the number […]
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Groundbreaking on 38-Road Renovation Project in Siem Reap City Delayed
The groundbreaking ceremony of the 38-road construction in Siem Reap, which was previously scheduled to be held in mid-November, has been delayed due to revised COVID-19 restrictions. The delay is mainly due to the fact that PM Hun Sen started his self-quarantine after being in contact with the Hungarian foreign minister who tested positive for […]
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Japanese Firm Mulls Building Waste-to-Energy Plant in Cambodia
A Japanese firm is considering establishing a waste-to-energy plant and liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage stations in Cambodia, according to Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro. The investment project was raised in a meeting between Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem and Japan Ambassador HE Mikami Masahiro on November 4, 2020. HE […]
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Cambodia, Hungary Sign Air Transport Agreement
The Cambodian and Hungarian governments have signed a bilateral aviation transport agreement to facilitate the air transport of goods and passengers between the two countries. The agreement was signed on the afternoon of 03 November between Minister in charge of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) Mao Havannall, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
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PM Hun Sen to Break Ground on Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project on 16 November
Prime Minister Hun Sen will preside over the ground-breaking ceremony of the Siem Reap 38-road renovation project on 16 November, according to the results of the ministerial meeting on 03 November. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said in the meeting that as of 03 November, plenty of necessary work such as […]
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