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Bluebell signs MoU with Oxley to Manage the Peak Mall
Leading Asian Omni brand operator Bluebell Trading Pte. Ltd has recently signed an MoU with Oxley Gem (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to manage the Peak shopping mall project, according to a press release from the company on 24 December. Ashley Micklewright, CEO of Bluebell Group said, “We are delighted to partner with Oxley-Worldbridge in Cambodia, and […]
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Phnom Penh Municipality to Take Action Against Encroachers on Canals and Public Land
The Phnom Penh municipality plans to take action on illegal canal and public land encroachment soon, particularly in the western part of Phnom Penh, after deciding to dredge and rebuild 12 drainage systems across the city. The plan was announced in a meeting chaired by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng on 24 December. During […]
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Several EU Members Provide Co-financing of US$115 million for Cambodia’s Rural Infrastructure Development
The German development bank KfW, AgenceFrançaise de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have provided US$115 million in co-funding to Cambodia for rural infrastructure development projects in the central area of the country. The agreement was signed recently by the Cambodian government, the German development bank KfW, AFD and the EU representatives, according to […]
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New Battambang Solar Power Station Over 90% Complete Receives Additional US$45-million in Funding
Chinese firm Risen Energy has injected an additional US$45-million funding into the new 73-megawatt Battambang power plant project, while the construction of the plant is over 90% complete. Risen Energy has received this additional funding in form of debt from DEG and ICCF (The Interact Climate Change Facility, the European Investment Bank, and eleven European […]
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Two Private Firms Approved to Mine Over 20,000 hectares in Tbong Khmum and Ratanakkiri
On 21 December, the Ministry of Mines and Energy issued licenses for two private firms to continue their mining activities on over 20,000 hectares in Tbong Khmum and Ratanakkiri provinces. The first company is Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Limited, who got permission to mine within the area of 107.1 square kilometres in Memot district of Tbong […]
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PM Hun Sen to Inaugurate New MPWT Headquarters in January
The new Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) building is scheduled to be officially inaugurated on 22 January 2021 under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol. The minister revealed the details about inauguration during a video-call weekly meeting on 23 December. “The objective of the […]
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S. Korea Mulls Transforming Former Pailin War Zone Into New Development Area
The South Korean government through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is considering transforming a former war zone in Pailin province into a new development area, according to the Pailin Provincial Administration. In a meeting with the Pailin officials on the morning of 23 December, KOICA representative Ro Hun Chun said that the project is […]
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Ground Broken on 8-Road Renovation Project in Kep Province
Kep Governor HE Som Piseth broke ground on the morning of 23 December on the construction of one red gravel road and 7 DBST roads with a total of length of over 3000 metres. HE Som Piseth said that the rehabilitation of the roads is a new achievement in provincial infrastructure development. Upon completion, these […]
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New Siem Reap International Airport 35% Complete, On Schedule
As of 23 December, construction of the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (AIAI) is 35% complete and expected to finish in March 2023 as scheduled. According to the site inspection by State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) HE Mao Havannall on 23 December, construction on the airport is proceeding smoothly despite the pandemic. During […]
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Seven Tourism Projects Planned for Koh Kong Province
A private firm is planning to develop seven tourism projects on approximately 10 hectares of land in Botum Sakor and Mondol Seima districts of Koh Kong province, according to the Koh Kong administration. The project was proposed by Ms Keo Ratana and is currently in the study phase, and the Secretary of State of the […]
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