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Japan’s Generosity Paves the Way for Progress: Over US$420k Granted for Vital Projects in 3 Cambodian Provinces
In a gesture of strong bilateral ties, the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia has allocated a generous sum of US$424,907 to kickstart pivotal projects across three provinces. The signing ceremony for the Small-Scale Human Security Project (Kusanoni Grant) on 14 November 2023, marked the commencement of these transformative initiatives. The Acting Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan, Mr Taninai ...
Read MoreKoh Norea Satellite City: A Vision Unfolding – Phase I Completion Set for 2025
The Overseas Cambodian Investment Company (OCIC) is orchestrating the ambitious 125-hectare Norea Island Development Project, a transformative initiative valued at over US$2.5 billion. Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se, CEO of OCIC, recently unveiled the project's momentum, announcing the planned completion of Phase I, a monumental US$550 million investment, by the year 2025. Neak Oknha, speaking at the...
Read MorePhnom Penh’s Skyline Set to Soar: Prek Pra Bridge Project Gears Up for 2023 Commencement
The highly anticipated Prek Pra bridge project is poised to break ground in 2023 as negotiations reach the final stages. This news was revealed by Samdech Hun Manet, PM of Cambodia during the inauguration ceremony of "Twin Dragon Bridge, Koh Nora, and the concrete cable bridge connecting Koh Nora Development Zone to Koh Pich Development Zone" on the afternoon of 15 November 2023. (Read more) Th...
Read MoreTwo Bridges Transform Koh Norea Satellite City Into Cambodia’s Connectivity Hub
Presided over by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Twin Dragon Bridge connecting NR No. 1 to Koh Norea Satellite City and the cable concrete bridge linking Koh Pich to Koh Norea Satellite City was officially inaugurated on 15 November 2023. The first marvel, the bridge from Koh Pich to Koh Norea, spans an impressive 824 metres in length and 24.5 metres in width, ...
Read MoreFemale Nigerian Entrepreneur Transforms Tyre Waste into Sustainable Construction Products
In the bustling city of Lagos, a visionary entrepreneur, Ifedolapo Runsewe, is revolutionising the way Nigeria deals with tyre waste. Through her company, Free Recycle, Runsewe is not only addressing the environmental challenge posed by discarded tyres but also creating valuable products for various applications. The Free Recycle factory, a beacon of sustainability, processes over 1,000 tyres dail...
Read MoreChina Contributes to Construction of 37 roads of 3,077km Over 37 Roads & 10 Major Bridges, Worth US$2.1bn in Cambodia
Infrastructure projects fuelled by China's concessional loans and grants have ushered in a new era of progress in Cambodia, with completed and ongoing ventures boasting a total investment of US$3,340 million. The revelation came during the celebration of the first anniversary of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway on 7 November as articulated by HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First...
Read MoreCCA & Ministry of Labour Join Forces to Empower Cambodian Workforce in the Construction Sector
In a landmark move aimed at fostering skill development and enhancing employment opportunities, the Cambodian Constructors Association (CCA) and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training inked a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in internships and technical training. The signing ceremony, held on 11 November 2023 at the Koh Pich Exhibition and Convention Centre, marked a pivotal coll...
Read MoreJapan’s Additional US$350,000 Grant Paves Way for Educational & Clean Water Advancements in Cambodia
The Government of Japan has allocated a substantial sum of nearly US$350,000 to foster education and enhance clean water access in Cambodia. This benevolent initiative is facilitated under Japan's economic cooperation framework, specifically, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects, known as the "KUSANONE" Grant. A significant portion of the grant, amounting to US$92,425, ha...
Read MoreMinister of MME Champions Sustainable Practices in Issuing Mining Licenses
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has declared its commitment to prioritising environmental conservation principles before issuing mining licenses to private companies. During a recent meeting with stakeholders in the mining sector, HE Keo Rattanak, the Minister of Mines and Energy, emphasised the ministry's stand to strike a delicate balance between conservation efforts and industrial development....
Read MorePM Hun Manet Calls for Railway Speed Upgrade to 80 km/h
In a visionary move to enhance Cambodia's railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet has called for the acceleration of the country's railway network, urging the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to reevaluate and upgrade the maximum speed of trains from 50 km per hour to an impressive 80 km per hour. During a meeting with the diligent workforce of various factories and enter...
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