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Feasibility Study on Upgrading Railways to High-Speed Finished in Three Months
- 22 April 2022
The feasibility study for upgrading two existing railways— Phnom Penh-Poipet and Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville— to high-speed lines is set to be completed in the next three months, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol updated the study progress of this project during an online meeting with his Thai counterpart HE SaksayamChidchob, on Thursday ...
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New US$8.6 Million Investment Project Approved for Pou Senchey District
- 22 April 2022
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given a permit to QMDJ (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD to invest US$8.6 million in building a garment factory in Phnom Penh’s Pou Senchey district. According to a CDC announcement on 21 April, the new investment will help create approximately 500 jobs for locals. In the first two months of 2022, from January to February, the CDC approved a total of 3...
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PM: Infrastructure One Among Six Boosters Behind Cambodia’s Economic Recovery
- 21 April 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that the well-connected infrastructure across the country is one of the other six main drivers of economic recovery and the success of the Khmer New Year celebration. During the new Phnom Penh flood prevention system inauguration ceremony on 20 April, PM Hun Sen said the six factors behind the happy travel during the new year are peace, infrastructu...
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Cambodian Gov’t Shifts Focus to Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development
- 20 April 2022
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has unveiled three action plans to reduce risks and disasters in the transportation sector through the quality improvement of infrastructure development. MPWT Secretary of State HE Chuon Vin said during the progress follow-up meeting on Tuesday 19 April that one of the most important actions is to build climate-resilient transport infrastructure...
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New Concrete Bridge Connecting Pak Klang & Koh Yor in Koh Kong Planned
- 20 April 2022
The government has decided to build a new concrete bridge connecting Pak Klang commune to Kor Yor in Koh Kong province, replacing the old steel bridge to facilitate the travel of people and tourists. Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen unveiled the project during the inauguration of a new flood protection system Phnom Penh on Wednesday 20 April. The new concrete bridge will be built and funded by...
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US$34-million Japan-Funded Flood Protection & Drainage System Inaugurated
- 20 April 2022
A US$36-million Japan-funded flood protection and drainage system phase 4 in Phnom Penh has been officially inaugurated, playing a vital role in urban development in the capital. The inauguration ceremony was held on 20 April under the presidency of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen. The project took 36 months to be constructed, starting from December 2018. The full system includes the const...
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Cambodia, Japan Inaugurate Multiple Education Facilities in Battambang
- 19 April 2022
Multiple infrastructure and facilities within the Battambang Provincial Teacher Education College have recently been inaugurated under the presidency of Education Minister HE Hang Chuon Naron and Japan Embassy representative Karimata Atsushi. Those facilities include an administration building with 2 floors and 29 rooms, a teaching building with 3 floors and 30 classrooms, an IT & Library b...
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Non-SEZ Investment Value at US2-billion in First two months of 2022, Over 230% Rise Y-o-Y
- 19 April 2022
The number of investment projects based outside special economic zones (SEZ) that were registered with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in the first two months of 2022 was recorded at 35 projects with a total investment of value of approximately US$2 billion. According to a recent Ministry of Economy and Finance report, the project numbers increased by 14 projects compared to t...
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Gov’t Approves Over 650 Construction Projects Worth US$137m in Two Months of 2022
- 19 April 2022
During the first two months of 2022, a total of 652 construction projects were approved with an estimated investment value of over US$137 million, according to a recent report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The approved construction projects during these two months declined by 207 projects compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the investment value also dropped by 88.9%. ...
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Over 1,000 Construction Sites in Angkor Park Inspected
- 18 April 2022
During the first quarter of 2022, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) inspected, consulted, and provided technical assistance to home construction sites for 1029 families in Angkor Park within the Angkor Archaeological Park. According to an ANA announcement on 12 April, the inspection has been done to ensure safety and public order within the park. Before building or renovating any houses, a...
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