Projects Development
US$2.5 million spent for waste water drainage system in Sihanoukville
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport started a project on 09 December to restore and expand canals to prevent flooding in Sihanoukville with a budget of US$2.5 million. The project was started in the presence of H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport and H.E. Kuch Chamroeun, Provincial Governor […]
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Phnom Penh-Sihanouk expressway more than 7% completed
Construction of the Cambodia’s first express way linking the capital Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville province is now 7.3% completed, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The US$2 billion project is being built by Cambodian PPSHV Expressway Co., Ltd with Minconsult Sdn. Bhd as the consultancy firm. The project, which started in March, […]
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Waste Management Facility Launched in Kampot province
Chip Mong Insee Cement Corporation, a subsidiary of local conglomerate Chip Mong Group, launched a new industrial waste management facility. It will provide an environmentally friendly solution to disposing of industrial waste. Chip Mong Ecocycle facility was launched on December 5 and held under the presence of H.E. Say Sam El, Minister of Environment. It […]
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AGT too expensive, gov’t explores two alternative transportation projects
The government is currently exploring two alternative transportation projects after the recently studied AGT railway was deemed too expensive, according to H.E Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport. Speaking to the media during the 4 December Urban Mobility Forum, H.E Sun Chanthol said “we are studying subway projects and monorail […]
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54-meter-tall statue of Hindu holy shrine to be constructed near Angkor Wat
Well-known Indian visionary and spiritual leader has announced the construction of a 180-feet-tall statue (about 54 meters) of Hindu holy shrine near the tourist attraction of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, according to the India Times. This statue of Lord Shiva will be the fifth shrines of Hindu religion’s chaar dham pilgrimage that will cost around […]
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New Phnom Penh airport construction set to finish ahead of 2023 ASEAN Summit
The construction of the new Phnom Penh International Airport, located in Kandal and Takeo provinces, is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2023 ASEAN Summit, which will be held in Cambodia. Okhna Pung Kheav Se, Chairman of OCIC, the company invests in the construction of the new airport, said that the construction work is […]
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OCIC Developing “Second Diamond Island” on Koh Norea Area
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) is developing a new satellite city, known as the second Koh Pich or Diamond Island in the Koh Norea area. OCIC Chairman Okhna Pung Kheav Se said that the company is filling the area with sand on the Koh Norea area in Chbar Ampov district adjacent to Koh Pich island […]
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Japan Provides US$22 Million on Cambodia’s Clean Water Project
The Japanese government through the Japanese embassy to Cambodia has decided to provide US$22 million in aid to Cambodia for the implementation of the project for the expansion of the water supply system in Pursat province. The money will be used to build a water treatment plant and a clean water supply system in the […]
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Thai Firm Invests in 30MW Solar Project in Banteay Meanchey
Ministry of Mines and Energy is checking the legal procedure on a share purchase agreement of a 30 MW solar project in Banteay Meanchey province. The checking has been made after Thai firm B.Grimm entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares in Ray Power Supply Co., Ltd, with the total share value […]
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135 MW coal-fired power plant in Stung Hav to come online this December
A coal-fired power plant in Stung Hav with the capacity to produce 135 MW is scheduled to start operating this December. The power generated from the plant will play an important part in solving the current power shortage. A senior government official in charge of the power sector said that the plant is the result […]
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