Power Plants, Livestock Farms & Factories Worth Over US$63m Approved for 5 Provinces
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently given permits to private firms to invest US$63.5 million in building a power plant, solar park, livestock farm, and several other factories in Kandal, Kampong Thom, Sihanoukville, Takeo and Kampong Speu. According to a CDC announcement on Monday 23 August, those seven companies include: 1. […]
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7-Eleven store opening in Phnom Penh delayed to year’s end
The plan to open Cambodia’s first 7-Eleven store has been delayed due to the surge in the community outbreak, with a new opening date expected to be by year’s end, according to CP All Chief Financial Officer Kriengchai Boonpoapichart. CP All (Cambodia) Plc, the master franchisee of 7-Eleven Cambodia, set an initial plan to open […]
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NR48 Renovation Project to Begin in November; Construction Agreement Signed
The Korean-funded NR48 renovation project connecting NR4 to Koh Kong province is scheduled to begin construction on 1 November, as the construction agreement contract has been already signed between the relevant parties. The signing ceremony was held on the morning of 23 August via ZOOM under the chairmanship of Minister of Public Works and Transport […]
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Chinese Firm Requests Cooperation with OCIC on Four Major Development Projects
A Chinese firm owned by a millionaire investor is requesting cooperation with Canadia Group and OCIC on four major development projects in Cambodia including the new Phnom Penh Airport, Koh Norea Boeung 500, and an industrial park project along NR51; citing millions of dollars being prepared to inject into Cambodia. The joint venture proposal and […]
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New 50-hectare Wastewater Treatment Plant Planned for Kampong Chhnang
The Kampong Chhnang Provincial Administration is demarcating a 50-hectare land plot in the Boeung Thom area to prepare for the construction of a standardised wastewater treatment plant in Kampong Chhnang town soon, according to a stakeholder meeting on Sunday 22 August. Kampong Chhnang Deputy Governor HE Born Sophy said the plant will be on a […]
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Ang Snoul District Attracts 10 Investment Projects Worth Over US$36 million in First 8 Months
During the first eight months of 2021, Ang Snoul district in Kandal province has attracted at least 10 investment projects approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) worth more than US$36.5 million. The latest project was approved by CDC last week, which is a US$2.5-million garment factory investment by Auspicious Bag & […]
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World Bank to Fund Construction of New Standard Landfill in Kandal Province
The Kandal Provincial Administration has selected the Prek Reang area in Saang district, Kandal province to establish a standardised landfill to improve solid and plastic waste management throughout the province. Director of the General Administration Department of the Ministry of Interior HE Prak Sam Oeun and Kandal Governor Kong Sophoan co-inspected the site on Friday […]
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Remote Villages in Kampot to be Electrified by 2022
The Kampot Provincial Administration has pledged to speed up the construction of electricity connection infrastructure to electrify over 200 families in three remote communes of Tuek Chhou district by early 2022. Kampot Governor HE Chiao Tay said during a site inspection on Thursday 19 August that currently, at least 200 families in remote areas of […]
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MPWT Accelerates Work on Drafting Railway Development Strategy Master Plan
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has been accelerating work on drafting the railway development strategy before submitting it for PM Hun Sen’s approval soon. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on Friday 20 August that the establishment of the railway strategic development is in response to the growth […]
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Construction of Chom Chao Flyover Set for Completion by March 2022
Construction of the US$22-million overpass and underpass in the Chom Chao area is set for completion by March next year, according to the Department of Public Works and Transports of Phnom Penh on Friday 22 August. To date, the construction has reached approximately 80% completion, with some parts already opened for public usage. With ground […]
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Upgrade Work on NR31, 33, 41 to Begin Soon
Construction work to upgrade three major national roads NR31, 33, and 41 from DBST to AC is set to begin soon, as the construction agreement has already been signed. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol confirmed so during a virtual meeting with the Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group (IRITWG) on […]
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12 Major Infrastructure Development Projects Progress Nationwide
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has affirmed that all infrastructure development projects in Cambodia are running smoothly without any interruptions. During a virtual meeting with the Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group (IRITWG) on Thursday 19 August, the minister also provided a summary of progress on […]
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