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CDC approves two construction projects worth US$166 million in Phnom Penh and Kampot
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on 07 August approved a total of US$165 million in investment in a hotel and a construction materials factory in Phnom Penh and Kampot. According to the announcement, the hotel project is proposed by Royal Field Development Company Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Chip Mong Group. This […]
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Solar power to account 15% of total power consumption next year
Cambodian government announced that next year power generated from solar farms will account 15% of total power output in the national grid. It is a contribution to reduce climate change. Keo Ratanak, Director General of Electricte Du Cambodge (EDC), said in a press conference held on Thursday that the 15% from solar farms in the […]
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Public Works ministry to establish special undercover road inspection group
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is to establish a special undercover road inspection group after some inspection firms and government officials failed to report roads that do not meet with the technical standards, said Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E Sun Chanthol. Speaking on the sidelines with reporters after a meeting […]
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Century Plaza market to be transformed into shopping centre
One of the oldest markets in Phnom Penh along the Russian Federation Blvd Century Plaza is to be transformed into a shopping centre following a recent meeting between the developer, vendors, and city hall. On 04 August, a meeting was held between Mr Nuon Pharat, vice governor of Phnom Penh Municipal Hall, the developer, and […]
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Special economic zone for Mondulkiri province studied
The Cambodian government has been studying the establishment of a special economic zone (SEZ) in the north-eastern area of Cambodia to diversify the economy. The establishment of this SEZ is in line with the economic and social development goals of the northeast area. H.E. Vongsey Visoth, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and […]
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Government Gives Green Light to Another New SEZ in Sihanoukville
The Cambodian government has recently approved the construction of another special economic zone project on more than 55 hectares of land in Sihanoukville, to help boost the kingdom’s economic growth. This approval comes as a result of the second inter-ministerial meeting regarding the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) discussion on this project on 01 […]
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Governor Pledges to Solve Flooding Issue in Sihanoukville
Following widespread video and photos posted on Facebook on the flooding issue in Sihanoukville, Provincial Governor H.E Kuoch Chamroeun told residents on 05 August to stop blocking natural waterways to avoid more floods. Heavy flooding on from 10 pm on 03 August until 7 am on 04 August 2019, caused difficulties and damage to many […]
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Industry Ministry Orders Suspension of Water Supply for Illegal Constructions
The Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts issued a directive letter on 01 August informing its lower authorities to suspend the water supply for any kind of construction site found to be illegal, a move that aims to ensure the life, property, and safety of the people. The direction is for all departments of the Ministry […]
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Three provinces chosen to be secondary urban tourism destinations
The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) has selected three provinces, namely Kampot, Battambang, and Kratie, to be secondary urban tourism destinations, with the aim to reduce congestion in main tourism destinations and to develop sustainable tourism in Cambodia. The commitment to develop the three provinces was agreed at a […]
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New Road Maintenance Technology Called Cold in Placed Recycling Introduced to Cambodia
A new road maintenance technology called cold in placed recycling has been introduced to Cambodia through a one-day seminar held at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on 01 August. As Cambodia is campaigning to improve its road quality through various projects, this new technology would see better road performance and could save […]
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