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Ground Broken on Second Building of Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital
Construction of the second building of Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital in Tbong Khnum province has officially begun, while the first building is over 90% complete. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on Monday 22 November in the presence of the Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara along with other relevant officials. […]
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ADB Provides US$180-million Loan for Infrastructure Development in Three Cambodian Cities
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$180-million loan to help three cities in Cambodia improve urban infrastructure and boost economic competitiveness. The Livable Cities Investment Project will help more than 140,000 residents in Bavet, Kampot, and Poipet access better wastewater and solid waste management services, according to a press release issued on 19 […]
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Cambodia issues new regulations strengthening control over steam power plants
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued a new Prakas to regulate steam power operations, requiring all businesses related to this sector to request a permit prior to operation. According to Prakas No. 0305 dated 4 November 2021, any companies willing to develop, build, install, and operate steam power, both direct and indirect […]
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Chinese Firm Mulls Investing US$2bn to Establish LNG Plants in Cambodia
A Chinese firm, in cooperation with local company LSCG Real Estate, has unveiled plans to invest over US$2 billion establishing LNG production plants and special economic zones in Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, Kep and Kampot. According to LSCG CEO Ly Sok Chhay, he and his team have already met with the four provincial governors to discuss […]
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Authorities Mull Building New Clean Water Treatment Plant in West Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng has requested the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) to build a new clean water treatment plant on Prek Tnaot River, west of Phnom Penh, to increase clean water supply three districts on the outskirts of Phnom Penh’s that currently lack of clean water usage. HE Khuong Sreng unveiled […]
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Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Reaching Final Layer Pavement Stage
The Chinese company building the new Phnom-Penh-Sihanoukville expressway has confirmed that it will soon begin work on paving the wearing course, which is the final surface layer of pavement for the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, indicating that the kingdom’s first expressway will be complete very soon. In September, work on the largest 225m bridge on the […]
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MPWT Begins Demarcating Alignment of East Ring Road 3
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has been studying the alignment of the East Ring Road 3 (RR3), connecting Phnom Penh to Lvea Em district in Kandal province and possibly passing through Koh Dach and NR6. The east RR3 is an additional plan to the current under-construction RR3 to create a full ring road. […]
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Japan Pledges to Continue Supporting SHV Port & Other Infrastructure Development
The Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia has pledged to continue to help develop the deep-sea port and waste management infrastructure in Sihanoukville, in response to the province’s potential growth in the future. Ambassador Mikami Masahiro made the remarks during a meeting and site visit at the port with the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Chairman & CEO Chhun […]
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S. Korea to Provide US$8million to Build Lab & Upgrade Cambodia’s Agricultural Infrastructure
The Government of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will provide US$8 million to build a national laboratory for animal & livestock products control and to enhance Cambodia’s agricultural infrastructure and human resource capacity. The assistance was agreed during a meeting between Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries HE Veng Sakhon and Executive […]
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Japanese Firm Proposes Installing Smart Lighting System in Kandal Province
Japanese company Minebea (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has proposed installing a smart and energy-efficient street lighting system along public roads in Kandal province, in particular in Takhmao city. Minebea (Cambodia) representative Takashi Aoki said in a meeting with the Kandal authority on Friday 12 November that the company will use LED lamps that are highly energy-efficient […]
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