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Gov’t approves draft law to transform Sihanoukville into “Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone”
The Royal Government of Cambodia has fully approved the draft “Land Management and Use Policy for the Development of Sihanoukville as a Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone 2022-2038”. The draft law was approved at a cabinet meeting on January 13 chaired by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, the government’s spokesman HE Phay Siphan […]
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Gov’t Approves Draft Law on Clean Water Management
The Council of Ministers has approved the draft law on clean water management, which will strengthen the management system and ensure the provision of clean water supply services in the country. The draft law was approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on 13 January. The management and development of […]
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Cambodia-Japan’s Carbon Neutral Road to be Launched in March 2023
The clean energy plan and roadmap to carbon neutrality for Cambodia, which was co-developed by the Japanese government, is set to be launched in March this year, according to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s announcement on 12 January. The project focuses on developing a carbon-neutral roadmap for Cambodia with a balance of energy security, […]
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Japan to Help Set Up New Clean Water Supply System in Siem Reap
Japan has provided a grant of US$204,637 for the installation of a water supply system in the community of Kampong Khleang commune in Siem Reap province. The agreement was signed between the two parties on 12 January 2023. The project will include the construction of an 8km water distribution network in the community so that […]
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MPWT to Renovate Drainage System Along NR4
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is planning the enhance and renovate the drainage system along NR4 in Phnom Penh’s Por Senchey district, according to an official meeting on 11 January. The meeting was held to promote hygiene and public safety in the city. The working group discussed various measures and methods to improve […]
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Concession agreement of Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway to be signed in February
Cambodia and China plan to sign the concession agreement for the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway in February 2023 during a state visit to China by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. This was stated by HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport on 11 January 2023. The Minister said that in the […]
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MPWT plans to build a large wastewater treatment system in Kampong Spue
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is collaborating with BUCG to study the feasibility of establishing another large wastewater treatment system project in Chbar Morn City, Kampong Speu Province. This is according to the meeting of the Ministry of Public Works and all stakeholders on January 10, 2023. HE Ros Vanna, Secretary of State […]
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MPWT Urges Japan to Study the Feasibility of High-Speed Rail in Phnom Penh
A senior official of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has urged the Japanese company NIPPON KOEI to study the feasibility of building a high-speed railway in Phnom Penh (Tramway). HE Toch Chankosal, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, raised the proposal during the meeting with Japanese experts […]
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Cambodia’s 2023 GDP Growth Forecast at 6%; Construction at 1.7%
Cambodia’s economic growth in 2023 is forecast at 6% despite high external challenges, according to a recent National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) report. The growth was largely supported by the rise of construction and real estate sectors, which are expected to continue to recover gradually at 1.7% and 1.2%, respectively due to the growing domestic […]
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Construction of New Rehabilitation Centre in Poipet over 33% Complete
Construction of the new Poipet Rehabilitation Center worth over US$2.3 million has been 33.18% completed. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation HE Nhek Vannara provide an update on the progress during the site inspection on 10 January. The construction of the project started on 15 August and is […]
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