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New MPWT Service Centre Opened at Heritage Walk in Siem Reap
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has officially launched the new public service centre at the Heritage Walk mall in Siem Reap, marking the fifth of its kind nationwide. The new centre will provide services such as vehicle registration, vehicle ownership transfer, driver’s license renewal/changes, as well as vehicle technical inspection. The service […]
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Gov’t Approves Four New Investment Projects Worth Over US$51 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently give permits to private firms to invest in building four factories, worth a total budget of approximately US$51.1 million in Kandal and Takeo provinces. The first investment permit has been granted to Hong Cen Max Leather Products Co., Ltd to invest US$2.6 million in building […]
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Vietnam Mulls Establishing Six Logistics Centres in Province Along Cambodian Border
Vietnam plans to establish six logistics centres in Long An province on the border to Cambodia, to meet transportation, export and import demand, according to the provincial department of industry and trade. The centres are also expected to help local firms improve their competitiveness, the department said. Through the centre establishment, Long An has also […]
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Researchers Unveil New Study Using Plastic Waste Instead of Sand in Concrete
Researchers have recently unveiled a new technology by using plastic waste as the substitute for sand in concrete mixing, which is more cost-effective and environmental-friendly, reported the BBC. Cambridge University lecturer Dr John Orr has found that plastic waste can be sorted, cleaned, shredded and crashed into a sand alternative for use in concrete. “We […]
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Pandemic Dries Off US$3.6 bn in Investment Financing – Construction Sector FDI Inflow Drops by 10.6%
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has reduced over US$3.6 billion in investment financing in Cambodia, or equivalent to 19.8% of total cash flow for 2020. In the meantime, FDI inflow to the construction and real estate sectors also dropped significantly by 10.6%. According to a press release from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Cambodia […]
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Ground Broken on New Road Connecting Three Communes in Kampong Cham Province
The Kampong Cham provincial administration has officially broken ground on the new 27km DBST road connecting three main communes in Kang Meas district, Kampong Cham province. The road starts from Beong Trav village in Sour Kong commune, passing through Reay Pay commune, then ends at the Anlong Kokir Bridge in Preaek Koy commune, Kang Meas […]
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ADB-funded US$12-million Pursat Infrastructure Development Project Over 64% Complete
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded US$12.9-million sewage system and solid waste landfill development projects in Pursat province are on average over 64% complete and set for final completion soon, according to relevant officials last week. Being built by Kiri Dang Rek Company, the overall sewage system development is over 62% complete as of July. Thus […]
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Cambodia Mulls Establishing Nuclear Centre with Assistance from China & Russia
The Cambodian government plans to establish a nuclear information centre to raise awareness and take advantage of nuclear energy to serve socio-economic development with assistance from China & Russia. Minister of Environment and Chairman of the National Council for Sustainable Development HE Say Sam Al said on Sunday 18 July that Cambodia has already signed […]
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Ground Broken on National Construction Laboratory
The construction of the National Construction Laboratory has officially begun as a ground-breaking ceremony was held this morning under the presence of the Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara. According to the ministry, the building will be built within the new ministry complex located on Street 307, in Anlong Kgan […]
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NR11 Neak Leung-Tbong Khmum Expansion Project Passed Quality Test, Handed Over
After being open for public use for months, NR11 connecting Neak Leung and Tbong Khmum has recently passed the quality test and successfully been handed over to the government, according to an announcement by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia on 15 July. The NR11 expansion project has a total length of 96.48km, connecting from Neak […]
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