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ខ្មែរ Projects Development
MPWT Minister Meets with Korean Ambassador & Related Firms to Accelerate NR2 & 22 Construction
- 8 October 2022
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has met with a delegation from the Republic of Korea and other stakeholders to resolve issues and accelerate the implementation of the long-delayed NR2 & 22 renovation project. The meeting was held on 6 October with the participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia HE Park Heung-Kyeong, Director of EDCF Ms. Mi...
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PM to Establish Another Development Zone in Peak Snaeng District in Addition to Run Ta Ek
- 7 October 2022
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered Land Minister HE Chea Sopara to start preparing another new development area in Peak Snaeng commune on top of the newly Run Ta Ek zone for the people relocating from Angkor Park. Talking on 6 October, PM Hun Sen emphasized that the new Peak Snaeng development area will have all the necessary infrastructure as in Run Ta Ek. “Now that there are only 200 plots...
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Gov’t Enforces New Guideline for Small-Scale Ecotourism Projects in Two Protected Zones
- 4 October 2022
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) and related partners have announced the implementation of guidelines for small-scale ecotourism development projects with an area of fewer than 10 hectares in two protected zone—protected forests and biodiversity corridors. MoE Secretary of State HE Rath Virak said on 3 October that the technical guidelines are necessary to effectively manage procedures, prepar...
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Two New International Hospitals Worth US$41 Million Approved for Phnom Penh
- 4 October 2022
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved two private companies to build two large hospitals worth US$41million in Phnom Penh. According to a recent CDC announcement, the first project is a 117-bed international hospital with an investment of US$21 million. This hospital is located on Duong Ngiep 2 Street, Damnak Thom 3 Village, Sangkat Steung Meanchey III, Khan Meanchey, Phnom...
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US$17m Development Project Approved on Koh Tbal in Kep Province
- 4 October 2022
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given a permit to TRY PHEAP KOH TUNSAY RESORTS CO., LTD to build a US$17-million development project on Koh Tbal in Kep province. The project will create 105 jobs; however, CDC did not specify the details of the project, saying it is a tourism-related project. Koh Tbal is located close to Kep, about a kilometre and a half south-east of ...
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PP-SHV Expressway Opened for Trial; 9,000 Vehicles Recorded on First Day
- 3 October 2022
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has been open for testing since 1 October 2022, for one-month free of charge. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on the first day, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, there were a total of 8,927 vehicles traveling on this expressway through 8 toll stations. If 9,000 vehicle travels on the expressway per day on average, after the trial period...
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Construction Begins on China’s US$10bn Pinglu Canal
- 30 September 2022
Construction of the Pinglu Canal, one of the major projects of China's new western land-sea corridor, began last month in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. According to China Daily, the project will cost 72.73 billion yuan or US$10.5 billion and will take 4.5 years to complete. The canal is 135km connecting Xijin Reservoir in Hengzhou to Luwu town in Lingshan county, where ships wil...
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Ground Broken on New Pumping Station in Russey Keo
- 30 September 2022
Construction has begun on the new pumping station in Russey Keo district which will be able to pump up to 30,000 cubic metres/hour. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on 30 September under the presence of Russey Keo District Governor Ek Khun Doeun and Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh Sam Piseth. This new pumping station is equipped with four motors, t...
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Construction Begins on China’s 3,300km East-West Power Transmission Line
- 30 September 2022
Construction has officially begun on China’s fourth mega power transmission pipeline project that will transport natural gas from the east to the west side of the country. With a total length of 3,340 km, the pipeline runs from Wuqia County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to Zhongwei City in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, according to China Daily. Upon its completion, t...
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Eight Investment Projects Worth US$89m Approved for Kep, Kandal, K. Speu, K. Cham and PP
- 30 September 2022
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has decided to issue a registration certificate for eight investment projects with a total capital of US$ 89m to build two hospitals, Develop Koh Tbal Island, and establish five factories in Kep, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham and Phnom Penh. These private companies include: The first firm is ORIENDA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL CO., LTD which ...
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