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Phnom Penh’s Flood Mitigation Efforts Progressing: 13 Projects Achieve 6.5% Completion
- 13 July 2024
Of the 50 flood mitigation projects initiated by the government to alleviate flooding in Phnom Penh over five years, 13 projects are currently underway, achieving 6.5% completion. This was announced on Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet’s official Facebook page on 11 July 2024. According to the announcement, these 13 projects are concentrated in the most flood-prone areas, including the vicinity ...
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Cambodian Gov’t Drafting Law to Regulate Railway Land & Prevent Misuse
- 10 July 2024
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is actively drafting a sub-decree to regulate railway crossings and land use, aiming to mitigate congestion and facilitate development. This initiative was discussed during a meeting held by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 4 July 2024, attended by ministry leadership and a technical working group. The primary objective of the sub-decre...
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Pioneering Sustainable Building Practices: Archetype Cambodia Office Achieves LEED Gold Certification
- 5 July 2024
Archetype Cambodia, a leading architectural and engineering consultancy, has been awarded the prestigious LEED Green Building Rating System Certification, achieving a Gold level under the v4.1 Operations and Maintenance: Interiors rating system. This recognition showcases the company's dedication to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and sustainability, leading the green journey of...
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Kampong Cham’s New Landfill Project Achieves Over 80% Completion
- 5 July 2024
The ambitious project to construct a large landfill in Kampong Cham has surpassed the 80% completion mark, with significant progress made over the past six months. Spanning an area of more than 8 hectares in Kampong Siem district, the facility includes standard waste processing and storage infrastructure. This milestone was confirmed during a site inspection by HE Un Chanda, Governor of Kampong Ch...
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Construction of NR No. 10 Reached 88.38% & Tallest Bridge Progressing Steadily, On Track for March 2025 Opening
- 1 July 2024
As of the end of June 2024, the construction of NR No. 10, connecting Koh Kong, Pursat, and Battambang provinces, has reached 88.38% completion, while the tallest bridge, spanning 530 metres, has reached 43.50% completion. The road is slated for trial use by the end of March 2025, as per the latest update from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport published on 1 June 2024. The overall prog...
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CFOCN Proposes Extensive Fibre Optic Network Installation Across Nine Cambodian Provinces
- 29 June 2024
Cambodia Fibre Optic Communication Networks Co., Ltd (CFOCN) requested approval from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to undertake a significant project involving the drilling and installation of fibre optic cables across nine major provinces. This request was discussed during a meeting chaired by Mr. Lim Sidenin, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on 21 Ju...
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BYD to Establish Electric Car Factory in Cambodia, Signalling Major Economic Expansion
- 28 June 2024
China's leading electric car manufacturer, BYD, is set to invest in a new car plant in Cambodia, as confirmed by Prime Minister Hun Manet during a gathering with SMEs and artisans on 27 June 2024. PM Hun Manet also mentioned that two additional companies have applied to establish factories in Cambodia, further bolstering the nation's industrial growth. He emphasised the potential for economic e...
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Vietnam’s Trade Ministry Requests PM’s Approval on Cambodian Sand Imports to Address 2.3m Cubic Metres Demand
- 25 June 2024
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to import construction sand from Cambodia to address the country's annual demand of 2.3 million cubic metres. This recommendation follows a feasibility study indicating Cambodia's ability to supply sand for Vietnam’s long-term construction needs, as reported by Vietnamnews.vn on 24 June 2024. The feasib...
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Southern Phnom Penh Set for Major Expansion with New Projects and Government Vision
- 19 June 2024
The Cambodian government has announced an ambitious infrastructure development plan for the southern part of Phnom Penh, which is rapidly growing due to increasing population density. This plan is anchored by two major projects: the Techo International Airport and the Takhmao City and Prek Chik Funan Techo developments. The unveiling of this vision was made by PM Hun Manet during the groundbrea...
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German Tech Giant BOSCH Announces Plans to Establish Factory in Cambodia
- 18 June 2024
German technology giant BOSCH is set to explore the establishment of a factory in Cambodia, following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and Alexander Weichsel, Manager of BOSCH Commercial Plant, on 13 June 2024. HE Sun Chanthol highlighted Cambodia’s investment potential across various sectors including agriculture, agro-industry, automobiles, electronics, health, renewable e...
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