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Royal Group Launches 900MW Natural Gas Power Plant. Worth USD1.34bn, in Koh Kong
- 18 October 2024
Royal Group Power, a division of the prominent Royal Group led by Neak Oknha Kith Meng, has officially commenced construction on a 900-megawatt natural gas power plant in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province. The USD 1.34 billion investment was celebrated during a groundbreaking ceremony on 16 October 2024, attended by high-ranking officials, including HE Keo Rattanak, Minister of Mines and ...
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Gov’t Pushes for Railway Expansion MoU by Year-End
- 16 October 2024
The Cambodian government has set a firm deadline for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the railway expansion project to be finalized before the end of 2024, as announced by Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia, during the celebration ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Cambodia's accession to the World Trade Organisation on 14 October 2024. The PM urged the Ministry of Public Works and T...
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Mondulkiri Celebrates Inauguration of New Water Purification System Worth Over USD 150,000
- 15 October 2024
The newly completed small-scale water treatment plant project in Sen Monorom City, Mondulkiri province, valued at over USD 150,000, was officially inaugurated on 10 October 2024. The ceremony was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, alongside HE Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, marking a significant step in expanding the region's c...
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China Eyes Tonle Sap Mining Opportunities & Cement Production in Kampot
- 14 October 2024
A delegation from Hubei province, China, led by Mr. Hu Jingli, Deputy Chairman of the Geographical Office, has expressed strong interest in studying natural mineral resources in Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap while advancing plans to invest in a cement plant in Kampot. This announcement followed a recent meeting with Siem Reap’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Di Rado, where the delegation discussed enhancing ...
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Cambodia Approves 28 New Projects in September, Attracting USD 443m Investment
- 11 October 2024
Cambodia greenlighted 28 new investment projects in September 2024, worth approximately USD 443 million, creating around 25,000 jobs across various industries. This impressive investment surge includes 26 new projects and two production expansions, positioning Cambodia as an attractive hub for both local and international investors. The Council for the Development of Cambodia confirmed the details...
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Japanese Firm, MIRARTH, Expands Cashew Processing in Kampong Thom with Plans to Extract Oil from Cashew Shells
- 10 October 2024
MIRARTH, a Japanese company operating in Kampong Thom, is significantly expanding its cashew nut processing capacity from 300 tons per year in 2021 to 1,500 tons annually while exploring new avenues for refining oil from cashew shells. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and value-added processing within Cambodia’s agricultural sector. The company presented a two-yea...
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MISTI Announces USD 185 Million Water Supply & Sanitation Expansion Project
- 1 October 2024
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) has launched a USD 184.9 million project over the next five years to bolster Cambodia's water supply and sanitation services. This major initiative, designed to meet increasing demand and accelerate progress towards the UN's sustainable development goals for clean water and sanitation by 2030, is expected to be a game changer...
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Dara Sakor International Airport Completes Critical Inspections Ready for November Flight Launch
- 30 September 2024
Dara Sakor International Airport, a USD 200 million investment located in Koh Kong province, completed a two-day flight engineering inspection and calibration on 29-30 September 2024, before the launch of domestic small light aircraft operations in late November. The technical assessments, conducted with the participation of HE Mao Havannall, Minister in Charge of the Secretariat of State for C...
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ASEAN Constructors Federation Drives Innovation & Unity at 56th Council Meeting in Malaysia
- 18 September 2024
The ASEAN Constructors Federation (ACF) made significant strides at its 56th Council Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, achieving breakthroughs in safety standards, digital transformation, and sustainable practices. With representation from all eight ASEAN member states, the meeting highlighted key projects like Cambodia’s airport development and the 180-kilometre canal linking Phnom Penh to Kampot, alongsi...
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Tycoon Ly Yong Phat’s Hydropower Company Suspended for Environmental Violations in Pursat & Koh Kong
- 16 September 2024
The Ministry of Environment has temporarily suspended all activities of Stung Meteuk Hydropower, a company owned by Tycoon Ly Yong Phat, in Pursat and Koh Kong provinces due to multiple environmental violations and non-compliance with legal requirements. The suspension was confirmed in a letter from the ministry dated 2 September 2024. The decision stems from Stung Meteuk Hydropower's failure t...
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