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NR No. 48 Rehabilitation Progresses to 67.45% Completion, Targeting Full Upgrade by 2025
The rehabilitation and upgrade project for Cambodia’s NR No. 48, spanning 148 km from Sre Ambel to Koh Kong, has reached 67.45% completion as of 6 November 2024, according to an update from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Efforts are currently focused on advanced asphalt concrete (AC) ironing along the route to ensure […]
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Chinese Investment in Cambodian Manufacturing Surpasses USD 9 Billion, with 1,273 Factories Established
Cambodia’s manufacturing sector now hosts 1,273 factories funded by Chinese investors, representing a total investment of over USD 9 billion and accounting for 45.49% of the country’s overall foreign investment capital. The details were highlighted in a meeting between the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, HE Hem Vanndy, and China’s Ambassador to Cambodia, […]
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Cambodia’s Major Steps in Wastewater Management as 122 Factories Commit to Automated Liquid Waste Control
A total of 122 Cambodian factories and enterprises have agreed to install automated monitoring systems for liquid waste control, aligning with national environmental regulations. As of October 2024, five factories have fully installed and activated these self-monitoring systems, while 10 others are currently under contract for installation, according to an announcement by the Ministry of […]
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ADB Commits USD 400 Million Large-Scale Financing for Clean Water and Sanitation in Cambodia by 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged a transformative USD 400 million Large-Scale Financing (MFF) project to advance clean water and sanitation infrastructure across Cambodia, targeting approval by the end of 2025. This announcement follows the success of an ongoing USD 119 million Provincial Water Supply and Sanitation Project currently active in the provinces of […]
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ADB Invests USD 80 Million in Climate-Resilient Schools to Transform Cambodian Education
To strengthen Cambodia’s secondary education sector, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 80 million loan to construct climate-resilient school buildings and expand educational resources nationwide. This update was confirmed in a press release from the Angkor Institute on 31 October 2024. This initiative aims to address Cambodia’s low high school enrolment rate […]
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Cambodia Launches 250km Border Ring Road with Nearly USD 27 Million in People-Driven Funding
Cambodia has commenced construction on a 250-kilometre border ring road funded by the Foundation for Border Infrastructure Development (FBID), backed by nearly USD 27 million in donations. Officially launched on 1 November 2024, this crucial infrastructure project is expected to be completed by April 2027, according to HE Kim Bunthan, Chairman of the FBID, at […]
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NR No. 10 Rehabilitation Nears Completion with 93% of Work Done & Tallest Bridge Reaches 79% on Track for Operation in June 2025
By the end of October 2024, construction on Cambodia’s NR No. 10—a crucial route connecting the provinces of Koh Kong, Pursat, and Battambang—has reached an impressive 92.94% completion. Along this route, the tallest bridge, spanning 530 meters, has progressed to 79% completion and is set to be fully operational by June 2025, as reported by […]
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Phnom Penh-SHV Expressway to Implement Full Toll Rates from 1 November
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Company has confirmed it will transition to full toll rates beginning 1 November 2024, concluding a 20% discount period ending at 00:00 on 31 October. This was detailed in the company’s official announcement dated 31 October 2024. To support smoother travel, the expressway company will offer Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) devices […]
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China’s Sailun Group to Launch USD 110m SEZ in Kampot Province
Chinese tire manufacturing giant Sailun Group has announced plans to develop an industrial park named the “Cambodia Kampot Special Economic Zone Project” (Kampot SEZ) in Cambodia, backed by an impressive USD 110 million investment. The new venture will be managed by a wholly-owned subsidiary, Kampot Bay Investment Co., Ltd., established specifically to implement the Kampot […]
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Major Wastewater Treatment Project to Begin on 30 Hectares in Takhmao City
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced an ambitious plan to construct a comprehensive wastewater treatment system over a 30-hectare site in Prek They village, Roka Khpos commune, Takhmao city, Kandal province. The project, which received formal approval during a meeting on 29 October 2024, will be managed under the guidance of HE […]
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