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ខ្មែរ Projects Development
MPWT Discussing Port Draft Law to Boost Water Logistics
- 14 October 2020
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and other related institutions are discussing and reviewing the port draft law, aiming to enhance and control the water logistic system in Cambodia. The meeting was held on 14 October and chaired by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. The main purpose of the meeting was to review the definition of each article and amend th...
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600 hectares of Protected Land in Sihanoukville Given to Local Tycoons for Development
- 13 October 2020
The Cambodian Government has given a 600-hectare land plot carved from the 2002- mangrove forest preservation and protected area Sihanoukville to Okha Seng Nhak and his wife Ly Arpon for investment and development purposes. According to a sub-decree dated 08 June 2020, this 600-hectare land plot is located at the southern part of Sihanoukville international airport, in Ream and Bet Traing Commu...
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Sihanoukville Airport Runway Expansion Complete
- 13 October 2020
The runway restoration and expansion at Sihanoukville International Airport has been completed and is scheduled to officially open by the end of 2020, according to the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration. The blessing ceremony for the completion of this new runway was held on 13 October under the presidency of Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havanna and Sihanoukville Go...
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China-backed Dara Sakor Airport to Test First Flight Before March 2021
- 13 October 2020
The controversial China-backed Dara Sakor Aiport in Koh Kong will run its first test flights before March 31, 2021, as construction is approaching completion, according to Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havanna during an official inspection from 10-12 October. During the inspection, the technical team reviewed the report from the Union Development Group (UGD) and also visi...
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Japan Providing US$35million Grant Aid to Repair Seven Bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie
- 12 October 2020
The Japanese government is currently providing approximately US$35 million in grant aid to restore seven bridges in Prey Veng and Kratie provinces which under the risk of flooding. Senior Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol mentioned this during the handover ceremony of road construction machinery on the morning of 12 October. (Read more) “Currently, Japan is providing gra...
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Japan Funds US$1 billion for Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
- 12 October 2020
Japan provided at least US$1 billion in funds, including grant aid and loans for Cambodia infrastructure development, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol stated the figure during the handover ceremony of 15 pieces of construction machinery as grant aid from Japan on 12 October. HE Sun Chanthol said that Japan ...
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China to Fund Three More Major Infrastructure Developments in Cambodia
- 12 October 2020
China is planning to sign more agreements funding at least three major infrastructure development projects in Cambodia, including installing submarine optic cables, restoring NR 71C, and the improving rural power transmission line phase 7. The Chinese government stated the intention during an official meeting between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister HE Hor Namhong and Councilor and Minister of F...
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Part of the Controversial Dara Sakor Project Officially Launched
- 10 October 2020
Despite sanction from the United States, part of the multi-billion-dollar Dara Sakor Project Stardeam Lake Tourism Town in Koh Kong has officially opened for sale. The official sale opening ceremony was held on 09 October with the presence of Koh Kong provincial governor Mithona Phouthorng and representatives from Union Development Group (UDG). Governor Mithona emphasised that Dara Sakor Sta...
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Construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 26% complete
- 9 October 2020
As of the end of September, the construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway was 26% complete, while the whole project is set to finish by 2023. Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesman Heang Sotheayuth told National Radio of Cambodia on 09 October that the construction of this way expressway is over 26% complete, and the construction company is dividing its force into five teams...
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Chinese Firm Finishes Phnom Penh-Bavet Railway Feasibility Study
- 8 October 2020
The assigned Chinese firm has recently finished the feasibility study of the railway project connecting Phnom Penh to the Vietnam border Bavet City, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Ministry spokesman HE Vasim Sorya said on 06 October that the railway project is part of the development of the economic corridor between Cambodia and Vietnam, whi...
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