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Work on Kingdom’s first expressway to start in late March
Work on the US$2 billion Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway project will start on 22 March 2019, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the expressway will be 190 km long and is 24.5 metres wide with the new route being 50 kilometres shorter than the […]
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Australia Provides Multi-million Funds to Improve Irrigation Systems in Cambodia
The government of Australia, through the Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC), has recently provided US$7 million funds to help construct four irrigation systems in Prey Veng province, to boost the kingdom’s agricultural infrastructure.
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Oknha Pung Kheav Se Pledges to Finish New Airport Before Turning 87 Years Old
Renowned investor in Cambodia Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se has committed to finishing construction of the new Phnom Penh International Airport before turning 87 years old, marking another major achievement of him for Cambodia.
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Scmp: Dara Sakor Seashore Resort is for Chinese Tourists or Chinese Military?
After an article entitled ‘Is Cambodia’s Koh Kong project for Chinese tourists – or China’s military?’ was published by renowned media outlet, South China Morning Post (SCMP), on 05 March the question has become a controversial topic among domestic and international readers.
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PM breaks ground on US$36 million flood protection and drainage system
Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, presided over the ground-breaking ceremony on 04 March 2019 of the US$36 million Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project in Phnom Penh, Phase 4, funded by the Government of Japan. This project includes the construction of two main drainage networks in Daun Penh and Toul Kork district, the installation […]
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Japan Grants Aid for Construction of Five Bridges in Kratie
The government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is providing funds to Cambodia to help renovate five bridges along Road No. 73 from downtown Kratie to Chhlong.
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Government May Suspend Land Transactions Around New Phnom Penh Airport Site
The government may suspend land transactions in areas that hinder the development process of the new Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal and Takeo provinces, according to the outcome from the first meeting of the specialised Committee in charge of the US$1.5 billion project.
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Ground Broken on Us$50 Million Chinese-funded Tbong Khmum Hospital
Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of the "Friendship of Cambodia - China Tbong Khmum Hospital", funded by the People's Republic of China on 01 March 2019.
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Japan Aiming to Help Cambodia Solve Urban Environmental Problems
Approximately 58 Japanese companies from various segments of the construction and real estate sector have met with Cambodian partners to seek investment opportunities in infrastructure and urbanisation to help Cambodia solve its urban environmental problems.
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Tender for 60-mw Solar Photovoltaic Project Opens
Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) recently announced an international tender for the implementation of a 60-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Kampong Chhnang province, reported Renewables Now.
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