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Nine Infrastructure Projects Prioritised in Phnom Penh Development Masterplan 2035
- 9 July 2021
According to Sub-decree 181 regarding the Phnom Penh land-use masterplan from 2015 to 2035, nine infrastructure development plans and policies have been put on the priority list. To date, some have been implemented, while others have not. Below are the progresses of each development plan: 1) Roads, railways, and drainage system improvement The plan has been gradually implemented. For instan...
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Council of Ministers Approves New Investment Draft Law
- 9 July 2021
The Council of the Ministers has approved the new draft investment law in its plenary session held on the morning of Friday 9 July. Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen said during the plenary session video conference that the proposed law is a legal basis to attract and facilitate investors to invest more in Cambodia. This new investment law was compiled by inter-ministries led by the Ministry of...
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Completion Date of Kampot Tourism Port Postponed Again, says MPWT Spokesman
- 9 July 2021
After many delays since late 2020, the completion date of the US$8 million Kampot tourism port that was set for late this year could be delayed once again due to shortages of labour and construction materials caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) spokesman HE Vasim Sorya said that a working team from the ministry in charge of the project has inspected the ...
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MPWT Renegotiates Construction Costs of Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project
- 8 July 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has started renegotiating with construction companies regarding the cost of building the 38 roads in Siem Reap city, even though the overall construction has been more than 63% completed. According to MPWT spokesman HE Vasim Sorya, the ministry has renegotiated the cost with companies now because of two reasons. “First, the negotiation is for the se...
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Understanding Wastewater & Sewage Regulations in Cambodia
- 8 July 2021
By law, all buildings both under-construction and completed projects must follow the regulations regarding wastewater and sewage management. According to Sub-decree 235, all building owners must build a septic tank (a type of storage tank for the separation of organic waste from toilets and bathrooms before releasing it into the sewage system) following the building permit. Before releasing ...
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ADB Provides US$12 Million Loan to Construct Drainage & Waste Management System in Kampong Thom
- 8 July 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a US$12 million loan to build a wastewater treatment plant, sewage system, landfill, and other related infrastructure in Stung Sen city in Kampong Thom province. According to a meeting between relevant officials on Wednesday 7 July, the project includes the construction of a wastewater treatment plant with the capacity to filter up to 2,500 cubic me...
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Japanese-Funded Flood Protection Improvement Project Phase 4 Almost 100% Complete
- 7 July 2021
Construction of the Japanese-funded Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4 is now over 98% complete, ready for this upcoming rainy season. According to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport this morning, most of the works have been completed including the installation of sewers, the construction of an underground 65,000 cubic metre water reservoir...
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Industry Ministry Selects 50 Factories to Implement New Carbon Emission Reduction Technologies
- 7 July 2021
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has selected 50 factories in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Battambang as the samples to implement new carbon emission reduction technologies, known as TEST. Initiated in 2018, Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies, or TEST, will be implemented until 2021, but due to the COVID-19 impact, it will continue until 2022. ...
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Cambodia to Launch ‘Green Industry Awards’ Competition to Encourage Sustainable Business Activities
- 7 July 2021
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTIC) will establish the "Cambodia Green Industry Awards" to encourage all companies, factories and enterprises in Cambodia to embrace more sustainable production and business activities. According to ministry’s announcement on 5 July, the program aims to recognise and reward companies and factories for their usage of technologies ...
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Ministry of Culture Reveals Initial Investigation Result Over Alleged Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
- 7 July 2021
The abbot of the allegedly Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand has claimed that the construction of the temple in Buri Ram province did not copy the design of Angkor Wat, but as the floorplan was originally designed based on the inspiration of some other temples in the area. This is according to preliminary information obtained by Cambodian Embassy officials in Bangkok during their site inspecti...
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