ADB Provides US$332 Million Fund to Cambodia to Boost Sustainable Economic Recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided US$332.05 million in financing to Cambodia to support Cambodia’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), further develop the financial sector, build urban infrastructure, and help improve the road network. The financing package was signed on 8 December by Minister of Economy and Finance HE Aun Pornmoniroth and ADB […]
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EU Launches €300bn Infrastructure Funding Scheme Countering China’s BRI
The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy recently launched a new €300 billion global infrastructure funding program called the Global Gateway, aiming to boost recovery in low and middle-income countries as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Announced on 1 December, the scheme will focus on […]
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Construction Begins on US$19m Japanese-Funded Siem Reap Provincial Hospital Building
The construction of a new building in the Siem Reap Provincial Hospital under a JICA grant aid of US$19 million has officially begun. Held on Tuesday 7 December, the ground-breaking ceremony was presided over by Chief Representative of JICA Cambodia Office Ms Kamei Haruko and Director of Siem Reap Provincial Health Department Dr Kros Sarath. […]
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Inter-Ministries Void All Titles & Ownership Transferring Documents of All Flooded-Forest Lands
The inter-ministerial working group has decided to deny all previously issued land titles and ownership transferring documents of all flooded-forest land after many encroachments were founded in Pursat province. The order was issued on December 5 by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, which outlined seven measures for the Pursat provincial administration […]
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Majority of Retailers in Cambodia are Targeting Expansion
By Eric Wong Chon Lap Retail leasing activity in Cambodia is expected to pick up in the coming months, amid solid expansion demand from retailers, and the completion of new shopping centers. Signs of positive movements for retailers, on store rollout and expansion strategies, following the country reopening policy on November 2021. Many leading retail […]
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38-Road Renovation Project in Siem Reap 92% Finished, on Track for Completion by Year’s End
The construction of the 38-road project in Siem Reap has reached 92.72% completion as of November 2021, while the working teams are now accelerating the progress, aiming for completion by year’s end. This is according to the inspection by HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, on Tuesday 7 December. During the inspection, […]
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Gov’t to Crack Down Illegal Cross Border Telecom Network Construction
The government has established a new inter-ministerial team to prevent and crack down on all illegal construction or connection of cross-border telecommunication networks after many cases were found across border provinces. According to the decision dated 2 December, the special working group has a total of 29 members, chaired by the Minister of Posts and […]
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Japanese-funded surgery & maternity building in Kratie hospital officially inaugurated
The Ministry of Health on Monday inaugurated a new surgery and maternity building at the Kratie Provincial Referral Hospital constructed with the Japanese grant aid of US$900,000. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Minister of Health HE Mam Bunheng, Kratie Governor HE Va Than, and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro. According to […]
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Construction of New Phnom Penh Standardised General Hospital Begins
Construction of the new Phnom Penh General Hospital, a new 26-storey high standard hospital, has officially begun, to provide high-quality health services to the public while reducing the need to go aboard for medical care. The groundbreaking ceremony of this hospital was held on 6 December under the presence of Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong […]
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New Standardised Water Treatment Plant Officially Launched in Battambang Province
A new standardised Australian-funded clean water treatment system located in Prek Chik commune, Rukkiri district in Battambang province, was officially launched on 1 December, under the presence of Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation HE Cham Prasidh and Australian Ambassador HE Pablo Kang. The project was built by an Australian private firm We Venture […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Year in Infrastructure 2021 Winners and Founders’ Honourees
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the Year in Infrastructure 2021 winners and founders’ honourees. On the first of the virtual Year in Infrastructure 2021, 1 December 2021, Bentley unveiled 22 Founders’ Honourees, representing organisations or individuals whose undertakings contribute notably to infrastructure advancement and/or environmental/social development goals. Bentley Systems founders Keith […]
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PM Hun Sen Prioritises Three Infrastructure Development Projects
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has given the green light to three prioritised major infrastructure projects which are set to begin construction soon. During the inauguration ceremony of NR11 on Monday 6 December, PM Hun Sen said that the next prioritised projects to be built soon include: 1) Kampong-Kratie Mekong river crossing bridge & […]
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