MWRM Joins Hands with JICA to Formulate NaSDeP

The Ministry of Water Resource and Meteorology (MWRM) in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a kick-off meeting on the Project for Development of National Standard Design Documents for Irrigation and Drainage (NaSDeP). According to the meeting on 27 May 2022, both parties have approved the work plan and agreed on the activity schedule for the first year of th...

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Ministry of Public Works, World Bank Discuss Infrastructure Development

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the World Bank have discussed road infrastructure development projects and wastewater treatment plants in Cambodia. The discussion was held on 24 May between the Acting Minister and Secretary of State HE Touch Chan Kosal and Benedict L.J Eijbergen, World Bank Transport Manager. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the installation of EV c...

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Land Management Ministry launches LASED III project

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction has announced the launch of the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development Phase III (LASED III) project to provide land occupation, agricultural development, social services, and community infrastructure. The LASED III project is funded by the World Bank to support activities, including the development of seven small-sc...

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Ministry Sets Out Two Major Strategies to Ensure Water Safety in Coastal Provinces

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has announced two key strategies to ensure water safety in coastal provinces. This is according to a senior official of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology during an inspection on the management of water resources and meteorology of Koh Kong province on 16 May 2022. HE Chan Sinath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources ...

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Government, JICA Agree on Loan for SHV Port Expansion Phase 2 & 3

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and JICA have agreed on the loan package for the second and third phases of the Sihanoukville port expansion projects. The loan agreement from JICA to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port comes after JICA provided a US$203 million loan for the first phase of a container terminal expansion project, which is scheduled for completion in 2...

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Mondulkiri tourism development master plan 2021-2035 officially launched

The National Committee for Tourism Development officially disseminated and launched the "Master Plan For Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2022-2035” which is a guiding document for the development of the tourism sector in the Northeastern area of the country. Held on April 11, the official dissemination was presided over by HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finan...

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Engineers ordered not to construct or dismantle unlicensed buildings, or face fine

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has instructed engineers registered with the Board of Engineers of Cambodia not to carry out construction work at sites that do not have permits for construction, repair, or demolition from authorities. According to the announcement of the ministry dated 8 April, the implementation of construction work without permit(s) is illegal...

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PM Tells Real Estate Developers in SR to Embrace Cultural Value, Not Only Profit

Prime Minister Hun Sen has told all real estate investors who wish to or are currently investing in Siem Reap to embrace the common interests and cultural values of Angkor park rather than focusing solely on profit. Said during the inauguration ceremony of 38 roads in Siem Reap on 4 April, PM Hun Sen used a Khmer proverb "Don’t grab benefit from only one tree, but instead look at the whole fore...

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Landowners in 3 villages of Banteay Srei district told to present legit doc to prove ownership

Banteay Srei district and the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral Affairs of Siem Reap Province have required all landowners in three villages to present their legit documents to prove ownership. According to the letter dated 17 March, the order applies to landowners in Prai, Khnar, Sanday village of Banteay Srei District, while the deadline is set for befo...

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Garment Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027 Launched

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has officially launched the "Cambodia Garment and Footwear, and Travel Goods Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027" to promote the development of the garment sector in Cambodia. The launch ceremony was held on 21 March in the presence of HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. Key objectives of the strategy are to st...

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