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Kampot Tourist Port Worth Over US$9 million Completed
The project to build a tourist port in Kampot province was completed on 30 June 2022, with a total construction budget of approximately US$9.27 million under a joint budget between the Asian Development Bank and the Royal Government of Cambodia. The progress of the construction project was mentioned in the inspection visit of the construction of Kampot International Tourist Port led by HE Dr. A...
Read MoreMPWT Minister Meets with Korean Ambassador & Related Firms to Accelerate NR2 & 22 Construction
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has met with a delegation from the Republic of Korea and other stakeholders to resolve issues and accelerate the implementation of the long-delayed NR2 & 22 renovation project. The meeting was held on 6 October with the participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia HE Park Heung-Kyeong, Director of EDCF Ms. Mi...
Read MorePP Authority starts restoring, decorating city for upcoming 2023 SEA Game
Phnom Penh authorities are beginning to repair and improve various roads throughout Phnom Penh in preparation for the 2022 ASEAN Summit and the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023 to be held in Phnom Penh. According to the meeting of Phnom Penh Capital Administration On October 6, 2022, led by HE Khuong Sreng, Governor of the Board of Governors of Phnom Penh. HE Governor ins...
Read MoreCambodia Attracts US$3.46bn in New Investment in First Nine Months of 2022
Cambodia attracted multiple investment projects worth US$3.46 billion in the first nine months of 2022, up 3% compared to the same period last year, a Council for the Development of Cambodia’s report showed on Thursday 7 October. In terms of the number of projects, over 150 investment projects were approved during the January-September period this year, up 12% from 134 projects over the same pe...
Read MoreMRC Reaches ‘Historic Breakthrough’ on Hydropower Dam Constructions
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has approved a milestone document that clarifies guidelines for how to design hydropower projects, to minimize the impact on ecosystems and communities along Southeast Asia’s largest waterway. According to the MCR meeting on 4 October, beyond this revised Preliminary Design Guidance (PDG), the MRC also agreed on a Guideline on Transboundary Environmental Impact...
Read MoreAngkor Resources’ Subsidiary Granted Onshore Oil & Gas Exploration in Cambodia
Angkor Resources Corp’s subsidiary EnerCam Resources Corp. (Cambodia) Co. Ltd. (EnerCam) has received final licensing for exploration, development, and production on Block VIII onshore Cambodia, according to the firm’s press release on 3 October. President of EnerCam Mike Weeks said that this is a monumental change for the entire country. Having its own long-term source of energy for LNG, fuel...
Read MoreTwo New International Hospitals Worth US$41 Million Approved for Phnom Penh
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved two private companies to build two large hospitals worth US$41million in Phnom Penh. According to a recent CDC announcement, the first project is a 117-bed international hospital with an investment of US$21 million. This hospital is located on Duong Ngiep 2 Street, Damnak Thom 3 Village, Sangkat Steung Meanchey III, Khan Meanchey, Phnom...
Read MorePP-SHV Expressway Opened for Trial; 9,000 Vehicles Recorded on First Day
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has been open for testing since 1 October 2022, for one-month free of charge. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on the first day, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, there were a total of 8,927 vehicles traveling on this expressway through 8 toll stations. If 9,000 vehicle travels on the expressway per day on average, after the trial period...
Read MoreGround Broken on New Pumping Station in Russey Keo
Construction has begun on the new pumping station in Russey Keo district which will be able to pump up to 30,000 cubic metres/hour. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on 30 September under the presence of Russey Keo District Governor Ek Khun Doeun and Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh Sam Piseth. This new pumping station is equipped with four motors, t...
Read MoreEight Investment Projects Worth US$89m Approved for Kep, Kandal, K. Speu, K. Cham and PP
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has decided to issue a registration certificate for eight investment projects with a total capital of US$ 89m to build two hospitals, Develop Koh Tbal Island, and establish five factories in Kep, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham and Phnom Penh. These private companies include: The first firm is ORIENDA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL CO., LTD which ...
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