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US$5-million Eco-Friendly Cup & Straw Factory in Pursat Province Begins Production
- 20 September 2021
TK&D, a US$5-milion eco-friendly cup and straw production factory located in Kroko district, Pursat province has officially opened for operation. Founder of TK & D Lok Chumteav Tith Sokhom said during the opening ceremony on 19 September that the factory will produce paper cups and straws from flour of rice, corn, and cassava without any added chemicals. “This kind of factory is quit...
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Future of Phnom Penh Public Transportation: Lessons Learnt & Suggested Strategies
- 18 September 2021
A researcher has suggested that Phnom Penh should redesign its public transport system master plan by learning from past mistakes and adapting successful policies from developed countries to achieve an inclusive and effective future public transportation system. Future Forum's urban policy researcher Ses Aronsakda wrote in an article published in The Southeast Asia Globe on 15 September that Ph...
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Siem Reap Authority Bans Parking & Street Vendors on Sidewalks of New 38 Roads
- 17 September 2021
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has issued a new order banning all parking and street vendors along the sidewalks of the 38 newly-constructed roads or otherwise face legal action, effective from 17 September onward. The notice issued on 17 September stated that the ban was imposed after the administration witnessed a lot of people parking their vehicles, setting up booths, and operating...
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Construction Begins on SHV’s Third Large-Scale Water Treatment Plant
- 17 September 2021
The Sihanoukville Provincial Administration has officially begun construction of the third large-scale water treatment plant, in response to the gradual increase of wastewater due to the growth of commercial and tourism activities. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday 17 September in the presence of Sihanoukville Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun. Located in Village 4 of Sangkat 4, the t...
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Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Earns US$19 million Income in First Eight Months of 2021
- 17 September 2021
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port has earned audited revenue of US$19 million during the first eight months this year, a year-on-year increase of 11%. Report from the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port issued on Monday 13 September indicated that of the total revenue, port operation attributed for US$15.3 million, the port authority US$2.4 million, other services US$0.155 million, and other income US$1.6 ...
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MPWT Begins Developing New Road Construction Quality Monitoring App
- 17 September 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has begun preparation work to develop a new application and inclusive system to monitor and control the quality of road construction nationwide. The plan to establish this new system came after Minister HE Sun Chanthol in July gave an order to relevant officials to strengthen the quality of all roads construction by using the support of IoT. ...
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US$1.4 million Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital 80% Complete
- 17 September 2021
The construction of the Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital in Tbong Khnum province is almost 80% complete, while the provincial administration is speeding up the progress aiming for final completion by year’s end. Tbong Khmum Governor HE Cheam Chan Sophorn said during the site inspection on 16 September that the Kroch Chhmar District Referral Hospital was a gift from PM Samdech Hun Sen through the...
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Australian Firm Obtains New Gold Mining License on Over 10,000 Hectares in Tbong Khmum
- 17 September 2021
Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) has obtained a new license to explore for gold on over 10,000 hectares of land in Tbong Khmum province's Memot district after launching Cambodia’s first commercial gold mining in Mondulkiri province's Keo Seima district in June. The company received the license from the Ministry of Mines and Energy in January 2021, according to HE Ung Dipola, Director-General of ...
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Australia Helps Develop Cambodia’s First Construction Workplace Health & Safety Guidelines
- 16 September 2021
Australia has pledged to closely cooperate with the Cambodian government in enhancing construction safety in Cambodia after the two parties have officially signed a subsidiary arrangement. The agreement was signed between Australia’s Ambassador to Cambodia HE Pablo Kang and Secretary of State for Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) HE Chhann Saphan on Thursday ...
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Turkish Investors Seek Investment Opportunities in Cambodia
- 16 September 2021
Turkish investors are seeking opportunities in various sectors in Cambodia, while the construction sector has also been selected in the prioritised list, according to the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce. The remarks were made during a Cambodia-Turkey Business Forum held virtually on 15 September. The forum was jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, t...
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