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Opening Date of Dara Sakor Airport Postponed Again
- 23 November 2022
The opening date of Dara Sakor Airport in Koh Kong Province has been postponed until mid-2023 due to the delay in construction progress, said HE Sin Chansereyvutha, spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation on 23 November. The main reasons for the delay were the cash flow issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine, which caused oil prices to rise, severely affecting the comple...
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Construction of NR48 11% Complete as of Mid-November
- 22 November 2022
As of mid-November 2022, the construction of NR 48 was 11.76% completed, according to a site inspection by HE Heng Ratanapiseth, Director General of the General Department of Public Works, on 21 November. The Director General also advised the Technical Advisory Company and the construction company to closely inspect the construction materials as well as the road construction technique in accord...
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Construction of Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate Delayed; Now 72% Complete
- 22 November 2022
The construction of the Stung Bot Khmer-Thai Border Gate and the road connecting to NR5 will be completed later than scheduled and to date, the construction is now 72% complete, according to a meeting of the Procurement Review Commission (PRC) on 21 November. The meeting was chaired by HE Sokhom Pheakvan Mony, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in charge of the Pr...
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Five Water Stations in PP Worth Over US$247m, Can Produce Over 1 million m3 /day
- 22 November 2022
Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority will have a total production capacity of 1,100,000 m3/day and a total length of water network (water mains and water distribution network) of 5,189 km through five water supply projects worth more than US$247m after construction. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation on 4 November, the five projects...
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Japan to Help Modernise Kesor Kol Conservation Centre
- 21 November 2022
A Japanese investment company will help modernise the Sok An Research and Kesor Kol Conservation Centre using the world’s latest technology. According to an official meeting on 18 November chaired by Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al, these modern technologies include mega solar, green hydrogen, Micro-Grid, smart waste collection, smart road and mobility and other modern technologies. Th...
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Construction of US$ 231m Hydropower Project Set for Completion in 2026
- 21 November 2022
Construction of the Stung Pursat hydropower project is scheduled to be completed by 2026, while ongoing construction is accelerating the process, according to the inspection by Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem on 19 November. The 80-megawatt Stung Pursat 1 hydropower plant is located in Bramoy commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province. The project is set to be launched in 2026. Stu...
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Australia Helps Cambodia Develop Wastewater Treatment Policy
- 21 November 2022
The Australian Embassy is assisting the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in drafting a policy to manage wastewater treatment systems, aiming to improve sanitation and the well-being of the public. According to the official meeting on 18 November, the Australian Embassy will assist Cambodia in organising a workshop to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices related to wastewater ...
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100MW Solar Power Plant to Generate Electricity to National Grid
- 21 November 2022
Cambodia's National Power Supply Company, a joint venture between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Electricite du Cambodge (EDC), has developed a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant that will soon produce 60 megawatts (MW) of solar power to the national grid. According to a press release from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) dated 15 November, this solar farm project represents an opportuni...
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Cambodia, China Vow to Boost Solar Energy Sector
- 18 November 2022
Cambodia and China are committed to jointly promoting solar energy and the usage of information technology in the energy sector, to increase renewable energy in Cambodia’s energy mix. The two countries provided the statement during an MoU signing ceremony between the Ministry of Mines and Chinese company Huawei Technology (Cambodia) on 17 November 2022. During this MoU signing ceremony, the ...
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Construction to Begin Soon on US$11-Milllion National Vocational Tourism Schools
- 18 November 2022
National Vocational Tourism Schools in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville are scheduled to begin construction on 24 November, according to officials. According to a meeting between Minister of Tourism HE Thong Khon and Director of the French Agency for Development (AFD) Boucher Sandrine on 17 November, the construction project will cost approximately US$11 million, a loan financed by AFD. In addit...
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