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PM Hun Sen Urges G7 Countries to Invest in Cambodia’s Infrastructure Through its B3W
- 23 November 2021
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has strongly welcomed and urged the G7 countries to invest in building more infrastructure in Cambodia, especially through its newly-announced Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative. PM Hun Sen made this remark during the inauguration of the Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge Stung Trang-Krouch Chhmar and the groundbreaking ceremony of NR71C on 23 November. The...
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Gov’t to Inaugurate Five Infrastructure Projects & Break Ground on Several Others in 2022
- 23 November 2021
After the country’s reopening on 1 November, the Cambodian government has jump-started the economy by restarting operations in almost all sectors. Infrastructure development is one of those that the government has put significant effort and resources into. In early November, several ministries have been inaugurated and saw ground broken on. On Tuesday 23 November, Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen...
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PM Hun Sen Inaugurates Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge, Breaks Ground on NR71C
- 23 November 2021
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen presided over the official inauguration of the Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge, as well as the groundbreaking ceremony for the NR71C construction project on 23 November. The Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge connects the west bank of Mekong River at Boeung Deng village, Stung Trang district in Kampong Cham province to the east bank at Kdo...
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Four Private Firms Join Hands with Local Authorities to Boost SHV Development
- 22 November 2021
Four private companies have entered a partnership with the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration to attract more investors and boost development within the province. The MoU on attracting investment to contribute to the development of SHV was signed by the representatives of the five parties on Wednesday 17 November. According to the provincial administration’s press release, the four comp...
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Ground Broken on Second Building of Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital
- 22 November 2021
Construction of the second building of Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital in Tbong Khnum province has officially begun, while the first building is over 90% complete. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on Monday 22 November in the presence of the Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara along with other relevant officials. The second building is 18 metres ...
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ADB Provides US$180-million Loan for Infrastructure Development in Three Cambodian Cities
- 22 November 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$180-million loan to help three cities in Cambodia improve urban infrastructure and boost economic competitiveness. The Livable Cities Investment Project will help more than 140,000 residents in Bavet, Kampot, and Poipet access better wastewater and solid waste management services, according to a press release issued on 19 November. The proje...
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Cambodia issues new regulations strengthening control over steam power plants
- 17 November 2021
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued a new Prakas to regulate steam power operations, requiring all businesses related to this sector to request a permit prior to operation. According to Prakas No. 0305 dated 4 November 2021, any companies willing to develop, build, install, and operate steam power, both direct and indirect usages, must first apply for a permit from MME. Compani...
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Chinese Firm Mulls Investing US$2bn to Establish LNG Plants in Cambodia
- 17 November 2021
A Chinese firm, in cooperation with local company LSCG Real Estate, has unveiled plans to invest over US$2 billion establishing LNG production plants and special economic zones in Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, Kep and Kampot. According to LSCG CEO Ly Sok Chhay, he and his team have already met with the four provincial governors to discuss the project plans, citing the project has thus far been recei...
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Authorities Mull Building New Clean Water Treatment Plant in West Phnom Penh
- 17 November 2021
Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng has requested the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) to build a new clean water treatment plant on Prek Tnaot River, west of Phnom Penh, to increase clean water supply three districts on the outskirts of Phnom Penh’s that currently lack of clean water usage. HE Khuong Sreng unveiled the proposal during a meeting with PPWSA Director General HE Long Naro...
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Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Reaching Final Layer Pavement Stage
- 17 November 2021
The Chinese company building the new Phnom-Penh-Sihanoukville expressway has confirmed that it will soon begin work on paving the wearing course, which is the final surface layer of pavement for the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, indicating that the kingdom’s first expressway will be complete very soon. In September, work on the largest 225m bridge on the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressw...
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