Projects Development
PM Hun Sen breaks ground on Korean-funded NR 2 and 22 upgrade
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen together with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia Park Heung Kyeong presided over the ground-breaking ceremony on 11 February of the National Road No. 2 and 22 improvement project, connecting Takmao to Angk Ta Saom. The restoration section of National Road No.2 covers a total length of […]
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Government to transform Sihanoukville to be a second Shenzhen
The Royal Government of Cambodia has confirmed its plan to transform Sihanoukville into an industrial city with special economic zones and manufacturing for exports, similar to the Shenzhen industrial city of China. Speaking at the Public Forum on Macroeconomic Management and Budget Law for 2020 on 6 February, H.E. Vongsey Visoth said that the government […]
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Construction on expansion of Russian Blvd begins 10 February
After Phnom Penh Municipality started construction on expanding the northern section of Russian Federation Boulevard on 10 February, authorities have requested drivers to commute with caution. According to an announcement issued on 10 February, the main part of the project is expanding the northern side of Russian Federation Blvd, from the Total gas station to […]
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Government approves new construction material factory in Kampong Speu province
The Ministry of Environment has recently approved a new US$5-million construction material factory in Kampong Speu province, after completing the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (IESIA). The approval was given during the Inter-Ministerial Meeting, chaired by H.E Neth Pheakra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment on 6 February 2020. Located in Prey Romduol […]
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Government approves 1,000MW coal-fired power plant
The Council of the Ministers has approved two coal-fired power projects with a capacity of nearly 1,000MW, to help fulfil the high demand in power consumption in the kingdom. The coal-fired power projects were approved in a meeting of the Council of the Ministers held on 7 February. The first project is a 265MW coal-fired […]
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Phnom Penh Mega Mall 99.4% complete, expected to open by Q4 this year
Construction of Phnom Penh Mega Mall is currently 99.4% complete and is expected to open for operation by Q4 of 2020, which is another delay from last year’s announcement. According to the president and CEO of the Hassan (Cambodia) Development Mr Olvy Othsaman, the original plan for the opening was in Q3 this year. However, […]
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Cambodian community to build a killing fields memorial garden in Long Beach
Cambodian community in London Beach city has recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a Killing Fields Memorial Garden construction project, marking another achievement of the Cambodian community in the United States. Located on the opposite the Mark Twain Neighborhood Library Anaheim Street, this memorial garden will include a stage, water fountain, a stupa, a monument-type […]
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Vinci Airports and SCA request cooperation with OCIC on new airport development
Vinci Airports and SCA, commonly known as Cambodia Airports, have recently proposed to set up a joint venture with OCIC to help develop the new multi-billion-dollar Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province. The proposal was made on 4 February during the meeting between the three firms and the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, at […]
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S. Korea grants Cambodia US$700 million loan for 10 development projects
South Korea has agreed to grant an additional loan of US$700 million to Cambodia for 10 development projects for implementation from 2019 to 2023, according to Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia. During his meeting with Cambodian citizens in South Korea on 3 February 2020, Samdech Hun Sen said that from 1996 to […]
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Battambang Municipality enhances infrastructure along Sangke River to boost tourism
The Battambang Provincial Administration is currently enhancing the overall infrastructure within the province, especially area along the Sangke River, with the aim to boost tourism within the province as well as to be ready for hosting the 6th River Festival from 13 to 15 March 2020. Battambang Provincial Governor H.E. Nguon Ratanak said the project […]
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