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PM Rejects Criticism of Deep SHV Seaport Development as a China Debt Trap
Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen once again dismissed criticism of the development of Sihanoukville deep seaport as a China debt trap, given that the port has been developed and supported by Japan. PM Hun Sen made the announcement during the ground-breaking ceremony of the Japanese-funded US$20-million Boeung Choeung Ek sewage treatment plant on 22 […]
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Ground officially broken on large-scale Choeung Ek wastewater treatment plant
The construction of the Choeung Ek wastewater treatment plant stretching over 3 hectares of land in Prek Ta Kong 1 village of Chak Angre commune officially began. The groundbreaking ceremony is presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia HE. Mikami Masahiro. Built by Kubota-Metawater Joint Venture, the project is being […]
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CMAC, JICA Finalise Mine Museum Project for Siem Reap, Mine-Shape Design Rejected
The Mine Action Centre of Cambodia (CMAC) and JICA’s consultant team have finalised the design of the planned construction of a mine museum in Siem Reap province, citing that the building will not be mine-shaped. The two sides signed an agreement on the layout design of the project on Friday 18 February. According to CMAC […]
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Construction of US$32-million standardized irrigation system 75% complete
The construction of a US$32-million ADB-funded Prek Po irrigation system in Kampong Cham and Kandal provinces has reached 75% completion. The construction progress was updated during the site inspection of relevant officials led by Kampong Cham Governor HE Un Chanda on 19 February. The irrigation system will provide water to two districts, Srey Santhor district […]
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Multiple Infrastructure Projects Inaugurated in Kandal’s Lvea Em District
The Kandal Provincial Administration has inaugurated several infrastructure projects in Lvea Em district, Kandal province. The inauguration was held on 19 February and presided over by HE Kong Vibol, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Director General of the General Department of Taxation. Those new infrastructures projects include a public garden (20mx35m), a football […]
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HLH signs MoU with SG manufacturing association; officially launches Cambodia’s largest Argi-hub
Hong Lai Huat (HLH) Group officially launched Cambodia’s largest Agricultural Hub (Agri-Hub) and signed MOU with Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) to attract more Singaporean investors into Cambodia. The MOU will allow HLH to tap into SMF’s network of about 5,000 corporate members from various industry groups to set up operations within Agri-Hub. SMF’s corporate companies […]
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Koh Pich-Koh Norea Ferry to Begin Operation on 21 February to Traffic on Monivong Bridge
Phnom Penh Capital Hall has announced that it will temporarily put into use the Koh Pich-Koh Norea ferry service from 21 February. The ferry will cross the Bassac River on the border of Chamkarmon and Chbar Ampov districts, with service available every day from 6am to 7pm daily. The launch of the ferry is to […]
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City Hall Outlines 5 Strategic Roadmaps to Transform Phnom Penh into Smart City
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has outlined a strategic roadmap to convert Phnom Penh into a smart city through the transformation of five main focus areas including land use, safety & security, urban mobility, environment, and digital management. Phnom Penh Deputy Governor HE Nuon Pharat unveiled the roadmap during the 3rd Public-Private Forum on “Cambodia-Japan […]
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Mobility as a Service platform to be included in Siem Reap’s smart city project
The Siem Reap provincial administration and Nippon Koei have discussed the progress of the Siem Reap Smart City development project. The discussion was held on Thursday 17 February between Siem Reap Deputy Governor Ly Samrith and Mr Yoshikazu UBUKATA, Team Leader of Nippon Koei for MaaS Digital Platform. The meeting focused on the plan to […]
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ADB Plans to Build Standardised Fishing Port in Sihanoukville
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping Cambodia implement a sustainable coastal and marine fisheries project, with plans to build a new standardised fishing port in Sihanoukville. According to the meeting on Thursday 17 February, the project aims to improve fishery efficiency, strengthen waste management, and reduce the impact on marine life from fishing activities. […]
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