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H&M to Use Latest Textile Recycling Technology at Cambodian Factories
- 27 October 2021
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is planning to use state-of-the-art textile technology to recycle and blend textiles at its factories in Cambodia. Named Green Machine, it is cutting-edge and the world’s first technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale. The technology is developed by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) and...
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Construction of Chroy Changvar – Svay Chrom Bridge Could Begin Next Year
- 26 October 2021
Construction of the Chroy Changvar-Svay Chrum bridge could begin next year, as the government has listed this project in the prioritized list for the 2022 spending plan, according to the draft law on financial management 2022 of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The draft law states there are seven prioritized infrastructure development projects to be implemented next year's spending plan (t...
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Siem Reap 38-Road Construction 84% Complete, 2% Faster Than Schedule
- 25 October 2021
The 38-road construction in Siem Reap city is now 84% complete, which is about 2% ahead of schedule. The project is expected to be completed by year-end along with the NR6 renovation, a separate project funded by ADB. This is according to a site inspection on 25 October led by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. HE Sun Chanthol also urged construction contractors to add m...
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Cambodia Gov’t Mulls Issuing Bonds Worth Over US$300 million in 2022
- 25 October 2021
The Cambodian government plans to issue its first sovereign bonds worth US$300 million worth next year to raise more funds for public investment projects to boost economic growth and productivity. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) unveiled this plan in the executive summary of the Draft Law on Finance for 2022, which was approved in the cabinet meeting held on Friday 22 October chaired ...
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Russey Keo-Chroy Changva Concrete Bridge 60% Complete
- 25 October 2021
Construction of the concrete bridge across the Tonle Sap River from National Road 5 in Khan Russey Keo to National Road 6 in Khan Chroy Changvar was 60% complete as of 23 October 2021, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh. This concrete bridge is being built parallel with the temporary iron bridge. After the completion of this concrete bridge, which is schedul...
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Over 700kg of Gold Ore Refined in Three Months
- 25 October 2021
Renaissance Minerals has refined over 700kg of gold ore in three months of the refinery production process in northeastern Cambodia’s Mondulkiri province, while over 500kg has already been exported to Australia for purification. Speaking at the cabinet meeting held last Friday, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, said, “In the three-month period, Cambodia has produced more than 7...
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Cambodia Needs 1.6 billion SDR to Develop Six Prioritised Sectors in 2022
- 23 October 2021
The Cambodian government would need a total of 1.6 billion SDR (international reserve assets) to develop six prioritised sectors or equivalent to 35 public investment projects in 2022, according to the new Draft Law on Financial Management. The SDR will be allocated to sectors such as energy (8 projects), irrigation (5 projects), physical infrastructure (7 projects), health (3 projects), educat...
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‘Clean Energy Week’ to Bring Inclusive Development of Green energy for Cambodia
- 22 October 2021
Clean Energy Week, Cambodia’s biggest convention on clean energy, has already begun, hoping to bring Cambodia a more advanced and inclusive development plan in green energy. Held between 21-28 October online, the virtual event organised by EngeryLab Cambodia shares how clean energy can bring much needed green investment and jobs, while supporting energy security, improving energy independence a...
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Various Investment Projects Worth US$95 million Approved for Four Provinces
- 22 October 2021
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently given permits to private firms to invest a total of US$94.9 million in establishing seven factories in Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Sihanoukville, and Svay Rieng. The first investment permit has been granted to TREND APPAREL CO., LTD to invest US$2 million to build a garment factory in Trapeang Mean village, Sangkat Krang Thnong, Khan ...
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PM Hun Sen to Begin Chairing National events Marking Cambodia’s Resilience to COVID-19
- 22 October 2021
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has announced that he will start to preside over inauguration or groundbreaking ceremonies of infrastructure projects from now on after the number of COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly in the past months. This also marks the new normal of Cambodia being resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic, said PM Hun Sen by stating that the first event will be the...
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