Siem Reap ring road renovation project kicks off

The Siem Reap ring road renovation project saw ground officially broken on 15 August, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The ground-breaking ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Sun Chanthol, and attended by many other relevant officials and locals. The project is for the rehabilitation of the 2,230-metre-long ...

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Ground broken on Olympic-sized swimming pool in Battambang

The Government of Cambodia has officially broken ground the construction of an Olympic-sized swimming centre in Battambang province as part of its preparations to host the 2023 SEA Games. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Sar Kheng and the Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Sun Chanthol, and was attended by hundreds of other relevant off...

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10 Condominium projects expected to complete by 2019

<div class="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmJm9DYJKpc&t=71s </div> The condominium sector is developing fast in Phnom Penh, and many projects have been launched within these recent years. Some projects have completed construction, while some are set to finish soon. This short video will highlight ten condominium projects expected to complete by 2019. Subscribe to ...

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Ministry of Planning proposes US$14.4 billion budget for public investment

The Ministry of Planning is proposing a US$14.4 billion budget for public investment projects which is set to get approval from the cabinet in an upcoming meeting. The proposed plan would mean that Cambodia needs about US$14.4 billion for 608 public investment projects in various sectors for a period of three years 2020-2023. Speaking with government news agency Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)...

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Over 16,000 km of roads rebuilt by 2018 says Transport Minister

By the end of 2018, a total of more than 16,000 kilometres of national and provincial roads have been restored and rebuilt, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport. H.E. Sun Chanthol provided the statistics while reading the achievement report to Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Sar Kheng at the inauguration ceremony of five bridges in Battambang Province on 14 August. (Read More) ...

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Five bridges inaugurated in Battambong Province

The Government of Cambodia officially inaugurated five bridges in Battambang province on 14 August as part of its strategic masterplan to fully integrate connectivity nationwide. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Samdech Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior, and H.E. Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and was attended by hundreds of other...

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Canadian firm receives approval for Cambodian oil and gas concession

Canadian oil exploration firm Angkor, through its subsidiary EnerCam Resources Co. Ltd, has recently gained approval from the Government of Cambodia on its request for a 7,300 km2 oil and gas concession in the Kampong-Som Basin. According to the firm’s announcement on 13 August, the approval will allow Angkor to perform oil and gas exploration within the Petroleum Block VIII of the Kampong-Som ...

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US$100 million planned for restoration work on damaged infrastructure in Preah Sihanoukville

To restore the damaged infrastructure –roads, sewage system and build wastewater treatment system, about US$100 million has been planned for expense on restoration works and the construction is set to start at end of this month. H.E Vasim Sorya, spokesman at Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said on Tuesday that due to the damages of physical infrastructure in some part of Sihanouk town a...

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Cambodia to welcome first Autograph Collection hotel in early 2022

Global hospitality firm Marriott International signed an agreement with local developer Wywaza Investment on 08 August 2019 to bring the first Autograph Collection Hotel into the kingdom under the name KHŌM Hotel. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh in front of Wat Botum Park, KHŌM hotel will comprise of 130 rooms, designed to showcase a combination between traditional Khmer culture with a moder...

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Solar power to account 15% of total power consumption next year

Cambodian government announced that next year power generated from solar farms will account 15% of total power output in the national grid. It is a contribution to reduce climate change. Keo Ratanak, Director General of Electricte Du Cambodge (EDC), said in a press conference held on Thursday that the 15% from solar farms in the national grid will join with power generate from hydropower dams w...

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