Gov’t plans to build standardized heavy trucks parking lots around Phnom Penh suburb

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested Phnom Penh Hall to set up standardized parking lots for heavy vehicles and cargo trucks in Phnom Penh, especially in the suburban area. HE Min Manavy, secretary of state for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said on 7 April that the Ministry has […]

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Gov’t approves four investment projects worth US$31M in PP, SHV, & Svay Rieng

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to four private firms to invest in four projects worth over US$31 million in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, and Svay Rieng. The first company is Covered Bridge Cabinetry Manufacturing Co., Ltd. investing US$8.8 million in building a furniture factory in Sihanoukville. The second company is […]

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Five foreign firms eyes resuming oil extraction in Cambodia after KrisEnergy fails

Five foreign companies from different countries have been interested in resuming the oil extraction operation in Block A and exploring other oil blocks in Cambodia after KrisEnergy announced bankruptcy last year. HE Cheap Sour, Director General of the General Department of Petroleum, Ministry of Mines and Energy, said on Friday 8 April that those five […]

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PP-Bavet Expressway Final Study to Be Completed in 3 Months

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has set a 3-month deadline for the Chinese firm to finish the final study of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway before moving to the construction stage as planned. The deadline was set during a meeting on 7 April between MPWT Secretary of State So Victor with representatives of […]

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Prudential Invests US$5 million in CAIC Guaranteed Bonds

Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC has invested US$5 million in guaranteed bonds of the Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd (CAIC) for supporting the development of the Techo International Airport. The signing ceremony was held on 5 April by representatives of Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC and Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC. Guaranteed by OCIC, the […]

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Korea Eyes Investments in Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment & Recycling Systems in Cambodia

South Korea firm -Techcross Water & Energy – has sought to understand investment opportunities in Cambodia by focusing on the environment, such as water supply, wastewater treatment, and recycling. The information was shared in a meeting between Commerce Minister HE Pan Sorasak and representatives of Korea’s Techcross Water & Energy held in Phnom Penh in […]

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PM Hun Sen Expects New Siem Reap Airport to Go Online by 2023 Despite Slow Progress

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has placed high hopes on the Angkor Siem Reap International Airport being completed and operational by late 2023, despite the fact that the current progress of the construction is only at 22% completion. The remarks were made on 3 April during the site inspection of the airport with relevant officers. […]

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PM Inaugurates 38 Roads in Siem Reap, Naming City ‘Northern Rising Star’

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen officially inaugurated 38 roads and other newly built infrastructures in Siem Reap city on 4 April, while giving the province the title ‘Northern Rising Star’, a modern, smart, and rich-in-culture tourism city. With construction begun in November 2020, the 38-road and other infrastructure projects were completed in late 2021, using […]

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Australia to Provide US$65million Grant Aid for Three Priority Sectors in Cambodia

Australia plans to provide US$65 million in grant aid to Cambodia for the development of three priority sectors for a five-year period from 2022 to 2027. According to a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Finance and the Australian Ambassador to Cambodia on 31 March 2022, this grant will support the development of sectors […]

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World’s Tallest Hotel Complete in Late 2023

Construction on a 365m tall hotel in Dubai is now halfway and is scheduled to be completed in late 2023, to become the world’s tallest building. Named Ceil, the tallest hotel in the world is being built by the China Railway Construction Corporation. Construction on the world’s tallest hotel has continued despite the broader challenges […]

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