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The road connection from Koh Tonsay Port to Angkol Beach Reaches 95% Completion
- 25 January 2024
In a testament to progress and connectivity, the road connection between the Koh Tonsay port to Angkol Beach in Kep province has achieved an impressive 95% completion as of January 2024. The visionary project, initiated by HE Som Piseth, Governor of Kep Province, in collaboration with CCT, commenced on 17 January 2023. HE Som Piseth reported on the substantial advancements in the project, highl...
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Cambodia’s Construction Material Imports Surpass US$1.3bn in 2023
- 17 January 2024
Cambodia's construction sector continues its upward trajectory as the nation imported construction materials worth a notable US$1.33 billion in 2023, marking a modest increase from the previous year. The report released by the General Department of Customs and Excise reveals a 0.33% uptick in the import value of construction materials compared to the 2022 figure of US$1.325 billion, signalling ...
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Thailand to Forge Alliance with Cambodia to Confront Transboundary Haze Menace
- 17 January 2024
In a groundbreaking move, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced an unprecedented collaboration with Cambodia to combat the persistent issue of transboundary haze pollution. The joint initiative revealed ahead of a pivotal meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on 7 February, signals a united front against the detrimental impacts of cross-border haze pollution, according to Th...
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EU To Grant €86m Boost for Cambodia’s Transformative Programs
- 16 January 2024
The European Union (EU), under the Global Gateway framework, is set to inject approximately US$94 million (€86 million) in grant funding to Cambodia. The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in its press release dated 15 January 2024, revealed the EU's commitment to support Cambodia's progress through four pivotal programs. During a meeting with HE Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and M...
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Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Unveils Three Cutting-Edge Satellite Terminals in Three Major Strategic Locations
- 13 January 2024
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) has proudly unveiled three state-of-the-art multi-purpose satellite terminals. The strategic locations of these terminals include TS11 in Phnom Penh, UM2 in Tbong Khmum province, and LM26 in Prey Veng province. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by HE Peng Po, Minister of Public Works and Transport, on 12 January 2023. The TS11 Multi-Purpose Satell...
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New Siem Reap Airport Investment Company Announces Two-Year Access Fee Reduction
- 12 January 2024
The New Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport Investment Company has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at facilitating smoother travel experiences for various vehicles accessing the airport. In a recent meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, the Commission for Urgent Affairs discussed and approved a two-yea...
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Majestic 45-Metre-Tall Buddha Statue Soars as Construction Commences in Kep Province
- 10 January 2024
The construction of the awe-inspiring 45-metre-tall "Buddha of Forgiveness" has commenced in Kep province. The groundbreaking event was presided over by Samdech Men Sam An, Personal Adviser to the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia which was held on 9 January 2024, marked the initiation of this monumental project, situated in Kep village, Sangkat Kep, Kep city. The Buddha statue, set atop a mounta...
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Cambodia Achieves Remarkable Industrial Growth: Over 40k Factories and Enterprises Flourish
- 9 January 2024
As of December 2023, Cambodia has witnessed an exceptional surge in its industrial landscape, boasting a total of 40,840 factories. Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet shared this significant milestone during the inauguration ceremony of the Samdech Techo Hun Sen Koh Yor Bridge in Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province, on 8 January 2024. Highlighting the government's strategic policies, PM Hun ...
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Revitalising Connectivity: Reconstruction Completed for Collapsed Section of Mondulkiri’s Road 76
- 5 January 2024
In a significant development, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced on 5 January 2024, that the reconstruction of Road 76, spanning from PK94 + 080 to PK94 + 150, has been completed and is now open to normal traffic. The section of National Road No. 76 faced a collapse of approximately 166 metres at O'Ngei point in Andong Kraloeng village, Sen Monorom commune, Oreang district, Mo...
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US$20 million Boeung Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant Unveiled
- 27 December 2023
The Boeung Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant, a state-of-the-art facility valued at over US$20 million, was officially inaugurated on 27 December 2023. The auspicious ceremony, presided over by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and HE Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, marks a pivotal moment in the nation's commitment to eco-friendly infrastructure. S...
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