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Win-Win Memorial Parks 94% Complete
The Win-Win Memorial Parks project is now 94% complete and is scheduled for full completion in November, further to a site inspection by General Commissioner of the National Police General Neth Savoeun on 22 September. The completed parts include the construction of the foundations, the structure of the memorial, the decoration with Khmer traditional styling, as well as the placement of copper ...
Read MoreVann Molyvann’s house could become yet another skyscraper, expert warns
Photo by: Courtesy-of-IPS-Cambodia With the absence of preservation law and high land price, the unique house of renowned Khmer architecture Vann Molyvann might be torn down and replaced with a skyscraper, experts warns. According to Bloomberg CityLab article on September 9, his house is currently listed for sale at US$7 million. Since there has no law or regulation to reserve that house ...
Read MoreAIIB & ADB to loan Philippines with US$750m loan to manage COVID-19 impacta
The Philippines has been offered a US$750 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assist the nation to kickstart its economy following a slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan is intended to help the Philippines increase its testing program and provide support to affected workers. AIIB Vice President DJ Pandian explained...
Read MoreNational Rehabilitation Centre to be Built in Sihanoukville
The Thai government will help build a National Rehabilitation and Vocational Training Centre on 20-hectare site in Stung Hav district, Sihanoukville province, according to the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) President General Ke Kim Yan. During an inspection on 06 August, General Kim Yan said that the centre is located in Rithy 2 village, Stung Hav district and will be partially f...
Read MoreDauntri Dam in Battambang 26% Complete, Online by 2023
Construction of the Dauntri Dam project in Rukhak Kiri district in Battambang province is now 26% complete and is set to go online by 2023, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on 06 August. Located about 90km northwest from Battambang city, the dam is funded by the Republic of Korea and can supply water to over 33,000 hectares of agricultural land in the rainy season an...
Read MoreUS$19 million Siem Reap Referral Hospital Building Set for 2021
A new Japanese-funded US$19 million building at the Siem Reap Referral Hospital is scheduled to begin the construction next year, according to the director of the Siem Reap Provincial Health Department Kros Sarath on 03 August. According to Mr Sarath, the new building is a four-storey facility with a 220-bed capacity. The building will also be equipped with modern equipment for placing and trea...
Read MoreChina Provides US$80 million Loan to Light Up 133 Villages in Cambodia
The Chinese government has agreed to provide an US$80 million concessional loan for Cambodia to build almost 3,000 kilometres of sub-transmission electrical line connecting 133 rural villages in 14 provinces to the national grid. The concessional loan will be signed in August and is among other seven projects after the Cambodian and Chinese government reached a deal last week during the Cambodi...
Read MoreNew Bridge to Cross Kampong Bay River
The Kampot Provincial Administration, in collaboration with the China Road Company, is planning to build a new bridge crossing the Kampong Bay River, in response to the highly congested traffic caused by growing numbers of tourists. The new bridge project was discussed at a meeting between Kampot Governor H.E Chev Tay and China Road’s representative on 23 July. According to the Kampot Deputy...
Read MoreFamilies affected by drainage project in Preah Sihanouk to get concessional land
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Hall has decided to grant concessional land for 180 families affected by the drainage project in the province, according to an announcement made by Provincial Hall on 16 April. According to the document, 610 dwellings are located in the project site of which 430 are partially affected and 180 are completely affected. “Based on the administrative principle of Preah S...
Read MoreUS$10m National Disability Centre of Cambodia ready in 2023
The Government of Cambodia plans to complete construction of the US$10 million National Disability Center of Cambodia by 2023 with high-quality and international standard services for persons with a disability in Cambodia. The National Disability Centre of Cambodia is to be constructed on a 65,530 square metre plot located along National Road 4 in Tror Pang Veng village, Chhak Chhoeu Neang Comm...
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