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Construction on US$1.3 billion Kampot Multi-Purpose Port to begin in early May
Construction on a new US$1.3-nillion multipurpose port & logistics centre in Kampot province.is set to begin in early May, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. HE Sun Chanthol said on 27 April during the SHV port inspection that the development of infrastructure, roads, railways and ports are very vital, responding […]
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Cambodia’s Four Coastal Provinces Receive US$100m for Sustainable Marine Development Projects
A US$100 million fund from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and French Development Agency (FDA) has been approved for implementing sustainable marine development projects in four of Cambodia’s coastal provinces including Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kep. ADB will contribute US$70 million including loans and grant aid, while AFD will provide US$30 million. Kep Deputy […]
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Kandal Authorities Establish Special Working Group to Strengthen Waste Management
The Kandal Provincial Administration has established a special committee and sub-committee to strengthen waste management throughout the province and promote a clean, green community. According to the order dated 25 April 2022, the committee has a total of 14 members, chaired by the mayor or district governor. The role is to prepare legal documents and […]
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Government, JICA Agree on Loan for SHV Port Expansion Phase 2 & 3
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and JICA have agreed on the loan package for the second and third phases of the Sihanoukville port expansion projects. The loan agreement from JICA to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port comes after JICA provided a US$203 million loan for the first phase of a container terminal expansion […]
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US$40 million Calmette Hospital’s Multipurpose Building 92% Complete
Construction of the Calmette Hospital US$40-million multipurpose extension building has reached 92% completion as of April this year, according to the site inspection by Health Minister HE Man Bunheng on 27 April. HE Man Bunheang said that this building is a major development in the health sector transforming Calmette into a modern and more qualified […]
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MPWT Launches Cambodia’s Third Charging Station in SHV
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has launched the kingdom’s third EV charging station at Furi Time square mall in Sihanoukville. The ceremony was presided over by MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol, UNDP representatives, and other relevant officials. Funded by UNDP, this EV charging station was launched after the first EV one opened […]
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Bentley Systems Calls for Nominations for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its call for nominations for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. This juried awards program celebrates the most exemplary projects that represent going digital advancements in infrastructure. The deadline for nominations is May 23, 2022. The Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure categories include: Bridges and […]
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Japan Seeking Investment Opportunities in Clean Energy in Cambodia
Japanese investors are interested in the development of clean energy and energy technology with high efficiency and carbon neutrality in Cambodia. The remarks were made by a delegation of Japanese investors led by HE Fumaiki Takahashi, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association and former Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia in a meeting with HE Suy Sem, Minister […]
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Construction of Expressway 90% complete, Set to Open in July
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is 90% complete as of April. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has confirmed that the expressway will be put into temporary use in July this year. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the site inspection on 26 April that the ministry is considering setting the […]
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PM Hun Sen Urges China to Invest More in Cambodia, Emphasising Five Key Reasons
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Chinese firms to invest more in Cambodia especially in the prioritised sectors, emphasising five main reasons why Cambodia is a strong potential investment destination. This statement was made during a meeting between PM Hun Sen and three major Chinese companies led by Prince Group President Neak Oknha Chen Zhi […]
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