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ខ្មែរ Urbanization and Architect
Cambodia to Adapt Smart City Management Model from Singapore
- 13 July 2021
An inter-ministerial team is currently studying the smart city management model from Singapore and will soon adapt the system to fit the Cambodian social context. In the meantime, the government has also already drafted plans to transform several key cities into smart cities, aiming at establishing an inclusive ASEAN smart cities network. The plan was revealed during an online conference on ...
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Takhmao & Areas Along NR3 & NR4 Chosen as Economic Clusters in 2035 Development Plan
- 12 July 2021
Takhmao City and Phnom Penh suburbs along NR3 and NR4 have been chosen as the locations for economic activities and factory clusters, according to the 2035 Phnom Penh land-use master plan. The master plan also stated that the location of economic activities such as factories will be no longer located within the administrative boundaries of Phnom Penh. Placing factories away from the city wil...
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Japanese-Funded Flood Protection Improvement Project Phase 4 Almost 100% Complete
- 7 July 2021
Construction of the Japanese-funded Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4 is now over 98% complete, ready for this upcoming rainy season. According to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport this morning, most of the works have been completed including the installation of sewers, the construction of an underground 65,000 cubic metre water reservoir...
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Ministry of Culture Reveals Initial Investigation Result Over Alleged Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
- 7 July 2021
The abbot of the allegedly Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand has claimed that the construction of the temple in Buri Ram province did not copy the design of Angkor Wat, but as the floorplan was originally designed based on the inspiration of some other temples in the area. This is according to preliminary information obtained by Cambodian Embassy officials in Bangkok during their site inspecti...
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1,000 Hectares in Koh Kong Allocated for Defense Ministry Development Zones
- 6 July 2021
The Koh Kong Provincial Administration has agreed to allocate 1,102 hectares of its reserved land to the Ministry of National Defense for the development of Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh and the Ministry of National Defense vacation zone. The Minister of National Defense Samdech Tea Banh was quoted by the Phnom Penh Post on 6 July saying that the project will be a modern and inclusive developmen...
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Cambodia Probing Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
- 6 July 2021
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has requested the Cambodian Consulate in Thailand to thoroughly investigate the construction of a temple in Thailand, which internet users claimed has copied the architectural style of Angkor Wat. According to social media, the Angkor Wat-like temple project named Sihanakhon is currently being built in Buriram province, about 300 kilometres from Bangkok. ...
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Construction of Major Bridges Along Ring Road 3 Almost 100% Complete
- 5 July 2021
Construction of the two bridges crossing the Bassac River along ring road 3 is on average 97.25% complete, while the overall ring road 3 construction progress is also running smoothly, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 4 July. The two bridges include the 366-metre-long bridge west side that is approximately 99% complete and the 630-metre-long eastern bridge that is over...
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Two Months’ Notice Given to PP Sidewalk Businesses: Demolish or Relocate
- 1 July 2021
Phnom Penh municipality has placed a new order giving two months to all business owners to remove or relocate their shops located on sidewalks; otherwise face drastic legal action. In a meeting with authorities from the 14 districts on 29 June, Phnom Penh Governor HE Khoung Sreng ordered the local authorities to take action immediately by beginning to give notices. He added that all business...
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Six Regions in Mondulkiri Selected for Tourism Masterplan Development
- 29 June 2021
The Cambodian government has chosen six regions in Mondulkiri province for a tourism development masterplan, with the aim of turning Mondulkiri into the fourth kingdom’s fourth economic pole. According to an official meeting regarding the draft masterplan for tourism development of Mondulkiri Province (2021-2030) on 28 June, those six regions are: 1. The 5 wildlife sanctuaries (Phnum Prech, ...
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Bentley Systems Launches Future Infrastructure Star Challenge 2021
- 25 June 2021
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has officially launched its global competition known as the Future Infrastructure Star Challenge 2021 to provide a space for the young minds of today to consider and solve the world’s toughest challenges. The global competition is open to students from community colleges, polytechnics institutes, and universities. The winner of t...
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