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Work on 140-megawatt solar power stations continues as planned
Four solar projects with a total generation capacity of 140 MW and total investment costs of around US$132.5 million are on course as planned although other mega power projects have seen construction suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The four solar projects were approved by the government in 2019. As planned, construction is scheduled to […]
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Chinese invests $ 4 million establishing new concrete production company in Sihanoukville
CAILI ROAD ENGINEERING (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. a company building a paved road with an investment budget of about 30 million yuan or about US$ 4,235,196.00 was officially opened on the morning of March 29, 2020, presided over by HE Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk province. The company main office is located in Preah Sihanouk […]
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National Road 3 now 67% complete, on schedule for 2022
Construction of National Road 3 connecting Phnom Penh to Kampot was 67% complete by the end of March 2020 and is due to be completed in 2022, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The ground was broken on the road upgrade project on Monday 7 May 2018 by Prime Minister Hun Sen. […]
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Road development still ongoing in Sihanoukville despite COVID-19
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has not hindered Sihanoukville’s infrastructure development with many government development projects, including the construction of Road No. 400 near Ochheuteal beach, still progressing. On 30 March 2020, HE Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk province, accompanied by Mr E Sokleng, Governor of Sihanoukville city, led a team of experts […]
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World-class hospital worth US$7 million opens in Cambodia
The Prestige Hospital, a world-class facility worth US$7 million opened on 30 March 2020 to provide international standard health care services to Cambodians. This international standard hospital brings service, standard and affordability to Cambodian people as its core principle. According to Dr Tay Christopher, CEO of The Prestige Hospital, the service is now up to […]
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Locations for COVID-19 infection treatment in Cambodia
Provincial administrations in Cambodia have selected locations as treatment centers for COVID-19 patients, in accordance with Samdech Techo’s order to prevent the further spread of the virus. After receiving the order, all 25 provincial and capital governors began to select hotels and schools including some training centers in their respective localities for COVID-19 treatment. As […]
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MPWT to improve quality of four National Roads in Tbong Khmum and Kratie
Four national roads with a total length of 130km in Tbong Khmum and Kratie provinces are being rehabilitated in order to facilitate and improve rural area transportation with financial support from the World Bank. The four roads are NR 7, NR 73, NR 377 and NR 377A, according to the Ministry of Public Works and […]
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Green light on wind energy investment project expected this year
A wind power project by The Blue Circle Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based company, is expected to see its investment agreed this year after spending several months completing a wind power feasibility study in Cambodia. The power investment agreement is expected to be signed in the first half of 2020 as The Blue Circle and Electricite […]
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Client Alert: Cambodia’s New Law on Construction
The Law on Construction which was promulgated by the Royal Kram No. NS/RKM/1119/019 dated 02 November 2019 aims to determine the principles, building technical regulations, rules and procedures for the management of the construction sector in Cambodia. This law is effective from 02 November 2019. The competent authority who regulates the construction sector in Cambodia […]
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National Assembly approves construction of coal-fired power plants in Koh Kong and Oddar Meanchey
Parliament has approved a Draft on State Guarantee for two companies. The Royal Group will construct a 700 MW coal-fired power plant in Koh Kong province, and the Han Seng Coal Mine Company will build a 265 MW coal-fired power plant in Oddar Meanchey province including the construction of a 230 KV transmission line extending […]
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