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UK Proposes Collaborative Effort with Cambodia to Establish Green Economic Zone

The United Kingdom has expressed its interest in collaborating with Cambodia to initiate a transformative project - the creation of a "Green Special Economic Zone." The proposal aims to make a significant contribution to global environmental conservation. This proposition surfaced during a productive working meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, First Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of t...

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Gov’t Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Blood Bank at 16 Makara Referral Hospital in Preah Vihear Province

In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure, the Preah Vihear Provincial Administration has initiated the construction of a cutting-edge blood bank at the 16 January Referral Hospital. The groundbreaking ceremony, documented on the official Facebook page of the Preah Vihear Provincial Administration on 5 February 2024, marks a crucial milestone for the province's healthcare...

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Japan Extends Lifeline to Cambodia’s Health Sector with Nearly US$200k Investment in Two Provinces

In a significant step towards bolstering Cambodia's healthcare infrastructure, Japan has committed a generous sum of US$198,785 for two pivotal projects in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear provinces. The announcement was made during the signing ceremony of the KUSANONE grant project at the Embassy of Japan on 8 February 2024. The allocated funds comprise a US$71,137 grant for enhancing prosthetics an...

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Advancing Infrastructure: Texas Launches $1.45 Billion Using iTwin of Bentley to Build Viaduct Project in I-35 Corridor

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has embarked on a monumental $1.45 billion project. The initiative aims to address the surging demand on the I-35 corridor by introducing a cutting-edge viaduct, thereby augmenting the thoroughfare with three additional lanes in each direction. The project, overseen by Ferrovial Construction U.S. and Webber LLC, leverages Bentley's iTwin platform, ush...

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Coastal City Development Group Unveils Ambitious Plans for State-of-the-Art Theme Park in Koh Kong Province

Coastal City Development Group Co., LTD has announced its intention to invest in a cutting-edge theme park situated in the idyllic locale of Koh Sdach commune, Kirisakor district, Koh Kong province. The proposal, disclosed through an official statement on the Facebook page of Mr Ouk Pheaktra, Deputy Governor of Koh Kong Province on 8 February 2024, is currently undergoing thorough evaluation by an...

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Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s Swiftest Railway, Just 36 mins for Jakarta to Bandung

Indonesia, a Southeast Asian gem with its rich cultural tapestry woven across more than 17,000 islands, has added another feather to its cap. The archipelagic nation is now home to the fastest railway in Southeast Asia, connecting the bustling cities of Jakarta and Bandung. The inaugural high-speed rail line, appropriately named WHOOSH, commenced operations in October 2023, revolutionizing travel ...

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Global Natural Gas Boom: US$194bn Investment Fuels 70,000 km Pipeline Expansion

Amidst a surging demand for cleaner energy sources, a colossal global investment of US$194 billion is propelling the construction of natural gas pipelines, spanning an impressive 70,000 kilometres. The collective length of pipelines under construction globally has witnessed an impressive 18% surge by the close of 2023 compared to the previous year. This monumental undertaking, as revealed by th...

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Cambodia’s Labour Landscape Thrives: Nearly 50k Registered Businesses Employ Over 1.7m Workers

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training boasts registration numbers of 49,075 factories and businesses, collectively employing more than 1.7 million individuals. This impressive statistic was revealed during a meeting at Sokha Hotel in Phnom Penh on 8 February by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet. Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasised that the registered factories and businesses, documented...

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Enhancing Connectivity: Completion of 57.12 km Rural Road Projects in Svay Rieng Province

Marking a significant milestone in rural infrastructure development, the Ministry of Rural Development proudly announced the successful completion of four rural road improvement projects (RRIP 3) in Svay Rieng province. The inspection and handover ceremony, conducted by HE Song Sophal, Undersecretary of State and Project Manager at the Ministry of Rural Development, took place on 1-2 February 2024...

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Sre Ambel District Gears Up for a Transformation: US$80M Investment Unveils 180-Hectare SEZ

Sre Ambel Free Trade Zone (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. has unveiled plans to inject a substantial US$80 million into establishing a sprawling 180-hectare special economic zone in Chroy Svay commune, Sre Ambel district, Koh Kong province. The ambitious project aims to become a pivotal catalyst for the growth of Chroy Svay commune and the broader Sre Ambel district. The announcement, made via the officia...

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