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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$60 million in Takeo, Pursat, Svay Rieng, Kandal, Preah Sihanouk and Phnom Penh. The first investment permit has been granted to Yuan Shuo (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to […]
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Japan Provides Over 52 million Yen in Aid to Build Healthcare Facilities & Technical Equipment in Five Provinces
The Japanese government has agreed to provide over 52 million yen in aid (approximately US$ 480,000) to build healthcare facilities and some technical equipment in Mondulkiri, Preah Vihear, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Kampong Chhnang provinces. The grant contracts were signed yesterday between Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro, and the representatives of the five […]
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Several Streets in Tuol Kork Area Closed Temporarily for Flood Protection System Construction
The Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh has announced the closure of some sections along Street 608, Street 315, and Street 598 for 29 days from March 18 to April 15, 2021. The road closures are due to the construction of the new flood protection and sewage system, where the team is […]
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Singaporean Firm Partners with WorldBridge Group to Set Up Central LPG Station in Cambodia
Singaporean firm Gas Union Gas Holdings has partnered with Cambodia Worldbridge Industrial Development (WBID) to form a joint venture to set up a central liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) source in Cambodia. The signing ceremony took place on 10 March. Meanwhile, official business activities and supply operations are scheduled to begin at the end of 2021. […]
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Private Firm Mulls Establishing New Cement Factory in Kampong Speu
A private firm is conducting a feasibility study to build a new cement factory in Kampong Speu province. If built, the factory will be the first one in Kampong Speu and the sixth one nationwide. Kampong Speu Governor Vei Samnang said yesterday that the project is proposed in response to increasing the demand construction sector. […]
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Gov’t Taking Action Against Coastal Land Encroachers in Koh Kong and Sihanoukville
The Sihanoukville and Koh Kong provincial administrations have been taking serious actions to put an end to state land encroachment activities, following the recent unauthorised sea and canal reclamation. According to the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration’s a warning letter was issued on 15 March, for the spot where the encroacher/s filled up the sea located in […]
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