Two Military Training Centres in Kampong Speu Turned Into COVID-19 Treatment Facilities

Two military training institutes in Kampong Speu province have been selected to become additional COVID-19 treatment facilities for patients from Phnom Penh and Kampong Speu province. General Sem Sovanny, Director-General of the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces said during the site inspection on 24 March that both new treatment facilities will be under the control […]

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Angkor Resources Identifies Multiple Quartz Veins & Gold Grains in Cambodia

Canada-based Angkor Resources Corp has revealed that its gold exploration program in Cambodia is demonstrating more positive results with multiple quartz veins and gold grains identified, a step forward to commercial gold mining in Cambodia. According to the firm’s statement on 23 March, the result was shown after the company completed 80 test pits and […]

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314km Cambodia-Vietnam Border Road in Mondulkiri 80% complete

Construction of the 314-kilometre Cambodia-Vietnam border frontage road in Mondulkiri province is approximately 80% complete, according to Mondulkiri Governor Svay Sam Eang. Governor Sam Eang said during a site inspection on 23 March that the road is adjacent to three provinces of Vietnam and will play an important role as a strategic route for Cambodia. […]

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Naga Corp’s US$350-million Resort in Siem Reap province dismissed

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has decided to dismiss the proposed $350-milion resort development in the Angkor Archaeological Park by Naga Corp after controversial discussions, stating the project​ negatively affects the archaeological park. In a press release issued on 23 March, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts stated that the “Angkor Lake […]

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Over 12,000 Seats Installed in Morodok Techo Stadium, Completion Date Set for May 2021

To date, the Chinese-funded Morodok Techo Stadium has already been equipped with over 12,000 seats, while the overall construction is also scheduled for completion by May this year. Secretary-General of the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee Vath Chamroeun said on 23 March that with 12,000 seats ready, over 40,000 seats remain. “With the current average […]

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Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge Opens for Public, Inauguration Ceremony to Follow

The bridge connecting Stueng Trang district in Kampong Cham province to Krouch Chhmar district in Tbong Khmum province was opened to the public from 23 March to facilitate travel and celebrate the upcoming traditional Khmer New Year. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol made the announcement during a site inspection on the […]

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Researchers Unveil New Monitoring Platform to Mitigate Dam and Climate Impacts on Mekong River

Researchers have recently developed a new platform that uses data from satellite, remote sensing, and geographic information system (GIS) to monitor Mekong River water levels, with the hope to mitigate droughts and other related issues caused by excessive dam constructions and climate change. According to The Third Pole’s report last week, the new online system […]

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30m Road Connecting Aeon Sen Sok to Win-Win Blvd 90% Complete

The new 30-metre-wide road from the Aeon Sen Sok area to Win-Win Boulevard is now 90% complete, while the construction team is currently installing streetlights and working on decoration. “To date, the main construction has been completed. The team are now installing 100 streetlights on the road from Borey Angkor to the front of Grand […]

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Japan Provides More Grant Aid for Infrastructure Development in Cambodia

he Japanese government has agreed to provide approximately US$600,000 in grant aid to build infrastructure in Pailin, Kampong Thom and Svay Rieng provinces, after also providing around US$500,000 last week for other development projects in five provinces. The grant contracts were signed on 19 March between Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro, and the […]

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Gov’t Approves Seven Investment Projects Worth Over US$60 million

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building six factories, and an aquaculture centre, worth a total budget of US$60 million in Takeo, Pursat, Svay Rieng, Kandal, Preah Sihanouk and Phnom Penh. The first investment permit has been granted to Yuan Shuo (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to […]

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