Local News
Renovation of Major Rural Road in Tbong Khmum Almost Complete
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure development work in Tbong Khmum province is still proceeding smoothly with a major rural road renovation in Suong district almost complete. With construction beginning in early June, the 3,100 metre long road is being paved with DBST. The route connects from NR7 and Thnal Thmey village in Suong district […]
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Hong Lai Huat Group to Build Agricultural Hub on 10,000 hectares in Kampong Speu
Singaporen real estate developer, Hong Lai Huat Group, has received permission from the Royal Government to set up a huge agricultural hub on an area of about 10,000 hectares in Oral district in Kampong Speu province, according to The Business Times on 16 June. The development project will be built in stages, starting in the […]
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Construction of Tbong Khmum Administration Complex 50% Complete
Construction of the Tbong Khmum provincial administrative complex, which includes a government officer residence building, conference building, parks, and other infrastructure, is over 50% complete. According to Tbong Khmum Governor Cheam Chansophoan, the construction of the six dormitories are 60%, complete while the “Type D” road is about 30%. Meanwhile, installation of light poles, gardens, […]
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MPWT Discusses Infrastructure Investment Opportunity with US Chamber of Commerce
Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Minister HE Sun Chanthol met with the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) on Tuesday 15 June to discuss the potential and investment opportunities in transportation infrastructure. The meeting was attended by several AmCham members led by AmCham President and CEO of Cambodia Investment Management Anthony Galliano. […]
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Cambodia, Australia Join Hands to Upgrade Clean Water System, Aiming for 100% Universal Access by 2030
Australian Embassy of Cambodia Chargé d’Affaires Mr Luke Arnold met the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) HE Cham Prasidh on Tuesday 15 June to advance the bilateral collaboration on access to clean piped water in Cambodia’s provinces. According to the study, only 47% of Cambodian villages had access to clean water pipes […]
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New Large-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plant Set for Battambang, Current Construction 5% Complete
The western part of Battambang City will have another new large-scale wastewater treatment plant with a capacity to treat up to 12,000 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with construction scheduled to begin this year. In the meantime, construction on the current drainage system and wastewater treatment plant on the east side of the city […]
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Construction of High-Voltage Transmission Line in Otres to Begin on 21 June
Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) will begin construction of a high-voltage transmission line along with the new Sihanoukville infrastructure in the Otres Development Zone on 21 June. Meanwhile, the Sihanoukville provincial administration has urged the property and landowners in Village 6 and Village Koki to strongly cooperate with officers. The high-voltage transmission line will be 40 […]
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Three New Factories Worth US$15 million Approved for Kandal, Takeo & Phnom Penh
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) recently approved private firms to invest in building three factories, worth approximately US$15 million in Kandal, Takeo, and Phnom Penh. The first investment permit has been granted to J.A.K Garment Co., Ltd to invest US$2.4 million in building a garment factory in Kampong Pring Village, Sangkat Sitbo, […]
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Apsara Oil Driller KrisEnergy’s Wind-up Petition Hearing Set for July
KrisEnergy has announced that its wind-up petition hearing will be held on 12 July; meanwhile, the operation of its subsidiary KrisEnergy (Cambodia) is temporarily paused. The hearing date was set after Singapore-based parent companyKrisEnergy filed a winding-up petition to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, requesting liquidation due to its inability to pay debt. […]
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Section of NR48 in Pak Klang Commune, Koh Kong Province Closed for Renovation
The left side of the NR48 in Neang Kok village, Pak Klang commune, Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province will be temporarily closed for repairs, while traffic will be diverted to the right side from Monday 14 June onwards. The closure was announced after the road was severely damaged by floods and landslides. Due to […]
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