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Cambodia’s Construction Investment in First 8 Months of 2020 Decreased by 15%
The total estimated investment capital of construction projects approved by the government in the first eight months of 2020 was approximately US$5 billion, down by 15.1% compared to the same period in 2019, according to a report of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The report also stated that though the investment decreased, the number […]
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Groundbreaking on 38-Road Renovation Project in Siem Reap City Delayed
The groundbreaking ceremony of the 38-road construction in Siem Reap, which was previously scheduled to be held in mid-November, has been delayed due to revised COVID-19 restrictions. The delay is mainly due to the fact that PM Hun Sen started his self-quarantine after being in contact with the Hungarian foreign minister who tested positive for […]
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Japanese Firm Mulls Building Waste-to-Energy Plant in Cambodia
A Japanese firm is considering establishing a waste-to-energy plant and liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage stations in Cambodia, according to Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro. The investment project was raised in a meeting between Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem and Japan Ambassador HE Mikami Masahiro on November 4, 2020. HE […]
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Cambodia, Hungary Sign Air Transport Agreement
The Cambodian and Hungarian governments have signed a bilateral aviation transport agreement to facilitate the air transport of goods and passengers between the two countries. The agreement was signed on the afternoon of 03 November between Minister in charge of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) Mao Havannall, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
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PM Hun Sen to Break Ground on Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project on 16 November
Prime Minister Hun Sen will preside over the ground-breaking ceremony of the Siem Reap 38-road renovation project on 16 November, according to the results of the ministerial meeting on 03 November. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said in the meeting that as of 03 November, plenty of necessary work such as […]
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OCIC Mulls Building Expressway from New Phnom Penh Airport to City Centre
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) is considering building an expressway connecting its new Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province to central Phnom Penh to help ease travel after the airport’s completion in 2023, according to the spokesman for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation. Spokesman of State Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Sin Chansereyvutha […]
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New Siem Reap City Development Planning Continues
The Ministry of Tourism has unveiled plans to establish a new Siem Reap city (Grand Siem Reap), located near the under-construction new Siem Reap Airport in Sotr Nikum district. The new city project is part of a master plan for tourism development the province. This statement was stated by H.E. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism […]
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Chinese Aviation Firm Mulls Investing in Cambodia
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation has recently requested AVIC International Holding Corporation to provide technical assistance for human resource training in the civil aviation sector. In the meantime, the firm is also mulling investing in the aviation sector in Cambodia. The request was proposed during a meeting between the company’s general manager Ted Chen […]
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MPWT to Implement 43 Infrastructure Enhancement Projects across Border Checkpoints Nationwide
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to develop 43 infrastructure enhancement projects at international land borders nationwide to reduce congestion and boost trades at those borders. The plan was revealed during the second meeting of the National Logistics Council joined by MPTW, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and other relevant officials […]
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Cambodia-Singapore Draft Agreement for Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project
The draft agreement between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and Singaporean firm YHC to build a Logistics Centre in Phnom Penh, has been completed. Both parties are currently reviewing the content before moving to the next stage. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the meeting with the Ministry of Economy and […]
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