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Kandal Authorities Establish Special Working Group to Strengthen Waste Management

The Kandal Provincial Administration has established a special committee and sub-committee to strengthen waste management throughout the province and promote a clean, green community. According to the order dated 25 April 2022, the committee has a total of 14 members, chaired by the mayor or district governor. The role is to prepare legal documents and ensure proper waste storage, and raise awa...

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Government, JICA Agree on Loan for SHV Port Expansion Phase 2 & 3

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and JICA have agreed on the loan package for the second and third phases of the Sihanoukville port expansion projects. The loan agreement from JICA to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port comes after JICA provided a US$203 million loan for the first phase of a container terminal expansion project, which is scheduled for completion in 2...

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US$40 million Calmette Hospital’s Multipurpose Building 92% Complete

Construction of the Calmette Hospital US$40-million multipurpose extension building has reached 92% completion as of April this year, according to the site inspection by Health Minister HE Man Bunheng on 27 April. HE Man Bunheang said that this building is a major development in the health sector transforming Calmette into a modern and more qualified hospital to compete with neighbouring countr...

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MPWT Launches Cambodia’s Third Charging Station in SHV

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has launched the kingdom’s third EV charging station at Furi Time square mall in Sihanoukville. The ceremony was presided over by MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol, UNDP representatives, and other relevant officials. Funded by UNDP, this EV charging station was launched after the first EV one opened at MPWT headquarters in March and the second on...

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Bentley Systems Calls for Nominations for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its call for nominations for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. This juried awards program celebrates the most exemplary projects that represent going digital advancements in infrastructure. The deadline for nominations is May 23, 2022. The Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure categories include: ...

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Japan Seeking Investment Opportunities in Clean Energy in Cambodia

Japanese investors are interested in the development of clean energy and energy technology with high efficiency and carbon neutrality in Cambodia. The remarks were made by a delegation of Japanese investors led by HE Fumaiki Takahashi, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association and former Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia in a meeting with HE Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy on 25 April. ...

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Construction of Expressway 90% complete, Set to Open in July

Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is 90% complete as of April. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has confirmed that the expressway will be put into temporary use in July this year. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the site inspection on 26 April that the ministry is considering setting the speed limit to 120km/h in the first test drive stage, and a...

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PM Hun Sen Urges China to Invest More in Cambodia, Emphasising Five Key Reasons

Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Chinese firms to invest more in Cambodia especially in the prioritised sectors, emphasising five main reasons why Cambodia is a strong potential investment destination. This statement was made during a meeting between PM Hun Sen and three major Chinese companies led by Prince Group President Neak Oknha Chen Zhi on 25 April. The objective of this meeting was t...

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TS11 Multi-Purpose Port Over 80% Complete, Open for Operation by Early July

The construction of the TS11 multi-purpose satellite port of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port is currently 85% completed and is scheduled to be operational in early July 2022. The progress was updated by HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, during a construction site inspection on 25 April. HE Sun Chanthol said that the TS11 port is being built to support the development and su...

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New Waterway Connecting Tonle Bassac to Kep to be Studied by China

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and a Chinese firm CRBC will work together on the feasibility study of building a new waterway system connecting the Bassac River in Kandal province to Kep province. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said on Monday 25 April that the preliminary study conducted by the ministry has been completed. The study has shown that it is feasible to develop ...

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