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Phnom Penh had 583 new construction projects worth US$1.3 billion after 5 months of COVID-19 in 2020
In the last five months, there have been 583 new construction projects in Phnom Penh, on a total area of about 2,881,317 square metres, according to Mr Sarin Vanna, Director of the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction during aspeech in a Press Conference on “Progress and Continuing Direction of the Phnom Penh […]
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South Korea discloses USD$12 billion for investing overseas before FTA Talks with Cambodia next month
South Korean finance minister, Hong Nam-ki, has revealed plans to provide USD$12 billion to support large-scale overseas projects before joining in a free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Cambodia in July, according to Business Korea on 15 June 2020. “The two nations completed a joint feasibility study on a potential FTA in May and wrapped […]
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Over 25 pedestrian bridges planned for Phnom Penh
To facilitate for safe passages of commuters and traffic flow along the roads due to the city’s increasing population, over 25 pedestrian bridges have been planned for construction in Phnom Penh in the near future. SaingPiseth, Director of Phnom Penh’s Public Works and Transport, told Construction &Property Magazine on 15 June that the bridges will […]
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GOV’T allocated land 5 ha for RUPP to build a new modern campus near Win-Win Monument
The Royal Government through ministry of economy and finance plans to build another new campus of Royal University of Phnom Penh, on 5-hectares of land near the Win-Win Monument in response to the University’s growth and needs. According to the official Facebook page of H.E Dr. Chet Chealy, Rector of the Royal University of Phnom […]
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The future of Sihanoukville lies in far sighted vision of Khmer prime minister
What will Sihanoukville look like in 10 years from now? The “Sihanoukville multi-purpose city”, which Samdech Techo Hun Sen envisioned last week, is set to transform Preah Sihanouk province into a national economic development pole with a fastest speed. So far, the project summary can include: 10 SEZs on a total area of 2586.26 hectares […]
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Government allocates US$100 million for rural infrastructure development
The Royal Government of Cambodia has allocated 451 billion riels (approximately US$109 million) for building physical infrastructure in rural areas and promoting agriculture, and in particular providing jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. According to a press release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the ‘Labour Cash Program Phase II’ fund will be […]
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Koh Kong Administration: Dara Sakor Airport is not for military service
Photo Source: The New York Times Due to the scepticism of numerous analysts who have questioned the role of Dara Sakor Airport, on 11 June 2020, HE Ms Mithona Phouthong, Koh Kong Provincial Governor recently rejected any claim of use for military service saying that the area was only built for tourism. Analysts continue to […]
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Indonesia building road for Cambodia in the leader’s name to symbolise lasting friendship
The Republic of Indonesia has proposed to build a road in Cambodia that can be named after the ASEAN nation’s senior leadership to symbolise the historic and long-standing ties between Cambodia and Indonesia. The proposal was made during a meeting between H.E. Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport and H.E. Sudirman Haseng, to […]
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Skun-Kampong Cham road section to be expanded to four lanes
Ministry of Public Works and Transport has started conducting a study on a project of expansion of a road section of National Road Number 7 between Skun roundabout and Kampong Cham city from two lanes to four lanes, a move is said to facilitate transportation. The study on road expansion was made public during the […]
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LEDs to enlighten Kampot Smart City
The Kampot provincial administration has unveiled plans to equip Kampot city with LED street lights as part of the future smart city development. The LED light project was raised in a meeting on 10 June chaired by H.E. Chev Tay, Kampot Governor and the representative of Minebea (Cambodia) a Japanese light technology company producing in […]
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