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Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh GM Confirms Q1 2021 Opening Date
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh General Manager Herman Kemp has confirmed that the hotel will finally open in the first quarter of 2021, after a period of delay due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mr Kemp, as of today, the construction is 100% complete, and currently, the team is working on all […]
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Transport Minister Pledges to Prevent Major Roads from Flooding Next Year
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has said that the government will continue to repair the flood-damaged roads and upgrade them if possible, to prevent severe flooding from next year. HE Sun Chanthol made the claim during an inspection of the flooded National Road 41 on 16 October. “For NR41, the […]
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Cambodia, Korea Discuss Sea Transport Agreement
Cambodia and South Korea are currently discussing a new sea transport agreement to reduce legal red tape and boost bilateral trade. The discussion was held on 12 October under the chairmanship of Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) HE Ros Vanna. HE Ros said that both parties are reviewing […]
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MPWT Discussing Port Draft Law to Boost Water Logistics
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and other related institutions are discussing and reviewing the port draft law, aiming to enhance and control the water logistic system in Cambodia. The meeting was held on 14 October and chaired by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. The main purpose of the […]
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Sihanoukville Airport Runway Expansion Complete
The runway restoration and expansion at Sihanoukville International Airport has been completed and is scheduled to officially open by the end of 2020, according to the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration. The blessing ceremony for the completion of this new runway was held on 13 October under the presidency of Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation […]
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China-backed Dara Sakor Airport to Test First Flight Before March 2021
The controversial China-backed Dara Sakor Aiport in Koh Kong will run its first test flights before March 31, 2021, as construction is approaching completion, according to Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havanna during an official inspection from 10-12 October. During the inspection, the technical team reviewed the report from the Union […]
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Japan Providing US$35million Grant Aid to Repair Seven Bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie
The Japanese government is currently providing approximately US$35 million in grant aid to restore seven bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie provinces which under the risk of flooding. Senior Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol mentioned this during the handover ceremony of road construction machinery on the morning of 12 October. (Read […]
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Japan Funds US$1 billion for Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
Japan provided at least US$1 billion in funds, including grant aid and loans for Cambodia infrastructure development, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol stated the figure during the handover ceremony of 15 pieces of construction machinery as grant aid from Japan on […]
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Japan Grants 15 Construction Machines to Promote Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
The Government of Japan has handed over 15 road construction machines worth US$4.5 million to help improve road construction projects in Cambodia. The handover ceremony was held on 12 October and presided over by Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia and HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport. The grant comprises of 15 machines […]
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China to Fund Three More Major Infrastructure Developments in Cambodia
China is planning to sign more agreements funding at least three major infrastructure development projects in Cambodia, including installing submarine optic cables, restoring NR 71C, and the improving rural power transmission line phase 7. The Chinese government stated the intention during an official meeting between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister HE Hor Namhong and Councilor and […]
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