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Understanding Wastewater & Sewage Regulations in Cambodia
By law, all buildings both under-construction and completed projects must follow the regulations regarding wastewater and sewage management. According to Sub-decree 235, all building owners must build a septic tank (a type of storage tank for the separation of organic waste from toilets and bathrooms before releasing it into the sewage system) following the building […]
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ADB Provides US$12 Million Loan to Construct Drainage & Waste Management System in Kampong Thom
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a US$12 million loan to build a wastewater treatment plant, sewage system, landfill, and other related infrastructure in Stung Sen city in Kampong Thom province. According to a meeting between relevant officials on Wednesday 7 July, the project includes the construction of a wastewater treatment plant with the […]
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Japanese-Funded Flood Protection Improvement Project Phase 4 Almost 100% Complete
Construction of the Japanese-funded Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4 is now over 98% complete, ready for this upcoming rainy season. According to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport this morning, most of the works have been completed including the installation of sewers, the construction of an underground […]
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Industry Ministry Selects 50 Factories to Implement New Carbon Emission Reduction Technologies
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has selected 50 factories in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Battambang as the samples to implement new carbon emission reduction technologies, known as TEST. Initiated in 2018, Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies, or TEST, will be implemented until 2021, but due to the COVID-19 impact, it will […]
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Cambodia to Launch ‘Green Industry Awards’ Competition to Encourage Sustainable Business Activities
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTIC) will establish the “Cambodia Green Industry Awards” to encourage all companies, factories and enterprises in Cambodia to embrace more sustainable production and business activities. According to ministry’s announcement on 5 July, the program aims to recognise and reward companies and factories for their usage of technologies […]
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Ministry of Culture Reveals Initial Investigation Result Over Alleged Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
The abbot of the allegedly Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand has claimed that the construction of the temple in Buri Ram province did not copy the design of Angkor Wat, but as the floorplan was originally designed based on the inspiration of some other temples in the area. This is according to preliminary information obtained […]
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CNGC to Build Large-Scale LNG Terminal and Network in Phnom Penh
Cambodia’s only natural gas operator Cambodia Natural Gas Corporation (CNGC) has unveiled its plan to invest in building a liquefied natural gas terminal with an inclusive network system in Phnom Penh, citing that LNG will be imported from abroad. CNGC’s plan includes 27 urban LNG multi-function stations, a fleet of LNG trucks, and 2,825 kilometres […]
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CDC Approves 87 Investment Projects Worth Almost US$3 Billion in H1, Up By 10%
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in the first half of 2021 approved 87 new investments both new and expansion projects, equivalent to almost US$3 billion, which is an increase of about 10% compared to the same period last year. According to Fresh News on 6 July, compared to the same period in […]
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1,829 Construction Projects Worth US$2.3 Billion Approved in First Five Months
During the first five months of 2021, a total of 1,829 construction projects have been approved, a decrease of 278 projects compared to the same period last. These projects have a total amount of estimated investment value of US$2,349 million, which also dropped by 32%. This is according to the recently published Social-Economic Trend report […]
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Ministry of Environment Issues New IESIA Guidelines for Five Development Sectors
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) has issued five new Prakas providing detailed procedural guidelines on five development sectors while conducting their Initial Environmental Social Impact Assessment Report (IESIA). According to five different Prakas dated 29 June 2021, those sectors include: 1) All kinds of construction with a total area of between 15,000 to 45,000 square […]
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