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Government Approves Final Master Plan of the New Phnom Penh International Airport
The Secretariat of Civil Aviation yesterday signed the final master plan of a new US$ 1.5 billion Phnom Penh International Airport on 03 July 2020, according to the official Facebook of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation. The final master plan was signed between the Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havannal, and […]
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Cambodia Urges Laos to Review Luang Prabang Dam Projects Over Environmental Concerns
During the Special Session of the MRC Joint Committee on 30 June 2020, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand requested Lao PDR to review their Luang Prabang hydropower project on Mekong River stream due to socio-economic, livelihood and environmental concerns. According to the official press release, Cambodia urged Lao PDR via an official communique to review the […]
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Korean Ambassador: S. Korea studying Chroy Chongvar – Svay Chrom bridge proposal
The South Korean government is currently studying the Chroy Chongva – Svay Chrom bridge project proposed by PM Samdech Hun Sen earlier this year, in the hope that the project will become a new diplomatic symbol of cooperation between Cambodia and South Korea. Korean Ambassador to Cambodia Park Heung-Kyeong said on 01 June that the […]
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ESIA study completed for 700-MW Sihanoukville power plant, expected to go online by 2022
Following the completion of the environment and social impact assessment (ESIA), construction of a 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Preah Sihanouk province’s Stung Hav district is set to begin soon, and is expected to generate power to the national grid in 2022. The energy project is a joint venture between Cambodia International Investment Development Group […]
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Kratie Governor to further enhance provincial infrastructure after approving 79 construction projects
Kratie Governor HE Ra Thorn has pledged to continue enhancing provincial infrastructure, after approving 79 construction projects worth more than US$4 million. During a press conference on the progress and ongoing work of the Kratie Provincial Administration on 30 June, Governor Ra Thorn stated that in terms of construction work, the Kratie Provincial Administration has […]
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Chinese firm reveals locations of US$160-million three parking lots project in Phnom Penh
China Good Cars Holding Ltd recently announced that the first location of its US$160 million three parking lot projects will be at the roundabout marking the border of Phnom Penh and Kandal provinces. Meanwhile, the second location will be on National Road 6 on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, while the third location remains […]
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MPWT to improve 38 main roads in Siem Reap, to standard of 34 road project in Sihanoukville
The Royal Government of Cambodia is seeking funding for the implementation of a 38.34 km road infrastructure project in Siem Reap town in order to promote the economy and beauty of Siem Reap city as a city of tourism, culture and history as well as to connect downtown Siem Reap to the rural areas outside […]
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US$55 million from World Bank will be used for water and sanitation projects in Cambodia
The Royal Government of Cambodia has requested a loan of US$55 million from the World Bank to improve water supply and sanitation systems to benefit public health, sanitation in the city and to contribute to ensuring a clean environment, and living conditions of the people. The project was revealed by the Ministry of Public Works […]
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Investment in new 150-megawatt dam requested upstream on Tatai River
Chinese firm China Heavy Machinery Corporation which currently operates the TataiRiver Hydropower Plant has requested to build a 150-megawatt dam upstream on the Tatai River, with the company currently proceeding with an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA). The ESIA is being conducted by SAWAC Consultants (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. Victor Jona, Director-General of Energy and […]
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Kampong Speu 500-hectare industrial zone to become economic catalyst after COVID-19 crisis
Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se’s 500-hectare industrial zone project located between National Roads 51 and 44, will become Cambodia’s economic catalyst after the COVID-19 crisis ends. Chrek Soknim, President of the Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (CVEA) told Construction & Property Magazine on 25 June 2020 that the 500-hectare industrial park development project has […]
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