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Transport Minister: Final studies for PP-Bavet Expressway Completed Late This Year
- 21 June 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has urged private companies to complete detailed studies for the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway by the end of this year at the latest, with the aim of turning the kingdom’s second expressway into reality as soon as possible. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol made the request during an inspection of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway site on the mo...
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Work on Kratie-Kampong Thom Bridge to Begin Soon After PM Hun Sen’s Final Approval
- 21 June 2021
Plans and studies of the Kratie-Kampong Thom Bridge are now complete with construction scheduled to begin soon after final approval by PM Hun Sen, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during a PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June. HE Sun Chanthol said that the project has already secured financial support in form of a loan from China, while all related...
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Renovation of Major Rural Road in Tbong Khmum Almost Complete
- 17 June 2021
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure development work in Tbong Khmum province is still proceeding smoothly with a major rural road renovation in Suong district almost complete. With construction beginning in early June, the 3,100 metre long road is being paved with DBST. The route connects from NR7 and Thnal Thmey village in Suong district to Sralop commune, Tbong Khmum distric...
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Hong Lai Huat Group to Build Agricultural Hub on 10,000 hectares in Kampong Speu
- 17 June 2021
Singaporen real estate developer, Hong Lai Huat Group, has received permission from the Royal Government to set up a huge agricultural hub on an area of about 10,000 hectares in Oral district in Kampong Speu province, according to The Business Times on 16 June. The development project will be built in stages, starting in the fourth quarter of 2021. Under the first phase, the infrastructure upgr...
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Construction of Tbong Khmum Administration Complex 50% Complete
- 17 June 2021
Construction of the Tbong Khmum provincial administrative complex, which includes a government officer residence building, conference building, parks, and other infrastructure, is over 50% complete. According to Tbong Khmum Governor Cheam Chansophoan, the construction of the six dormitories are 60%, complete while the "Type D" road is about 30%. Meanwhile, installation of light poles, gardens, ...
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MPWT Discusses Infrastructure Investment Opportunity with US Chamber of Commerce
- 16 June 2021
Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Minister HE Sun Chanthol met with the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) on Tuesday 15 June to discuss the potential and investment opportunities in transportation infrastructure. The meeting was attended by several AmCham members led by AmCham President and CEO of Cambodia Investment Management Anthony Galliano. Besides encouragin...
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Cambodia, Australia Join Hands to Upgrade Clean Water System, Aiming for 100% Universal Access by 2030
- 16 June 2021
Australian Embassy of Cambodia Chargé d’Affaires Mr Luke Arnold met the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) HE Cham Prasidh on Tuesday 15 June to advance the bilateral collaboration on access to clean piped water in Cambodia’s provinces. According to the study, only 47% of Cambodian villages had access to clean water pipes in 2020. Thus, Mr Arnold believed that str...
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New Large-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plant Set for Battambang, Current Construction 5% Complete
- 16 June 2021
The western part of Battambang City will have another new large-scale wastewater treatment plant with a capacity to treat up to 12,000 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with construction scheduled to begin this year. In the meantime, construction on the current drainage system and wastewater treatment plant on the east side of the city is now about 5% complete, according to an official at the...
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Construction of High-Voltage Transmission Line in Otres to Begin on 21 June
- 15 June 2021
Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) will begin construction of a high-voltage transmission line along with the new Sihanoukville infrastructure in the Otres Development Zone on 21 June. Meanwhile, the Sihanoukville provincial administration has urged the property and landowners in Village 6 and Village Koki to strongly cooperate with officers. The high-voltage transmission line will be 40 metres w...
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Three New Factories Worth US$15 million Approved for Kandal, Takeo & Phnom Penh
- 15 June 2021
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) recently approved private firms to invest in building three factories, worth approximately US$15 million in Kandal, Takeo, and Phnom Penh. The first investment permit has been granted to J.A.K Garment Co., Ltd to invest US$2.4 million in building a garment factory in Kampong Pring Village, Sangkat Sitbo, Takhmao City, Kandal Province. The sec...
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