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361 Construction Inspectors Given Policing Powers
- 25 March 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) and the Ministry of Justice have issued an inter-ministerial decision giving limited judicial police powers to 361 building inspectors for more effective construction law implementation. According to the decision dated 18 February 2021, all 361 officials must perform their duties under the Construction Law, Criminal Code....
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Angkor Resources Identifies Multiple Quartz Veins & Gold Grains in Cambodia
- 24 March 2021
Canada-based Angkor Resources Corp has revealed that its gold exploration program in Cambodia is demonstrating more positive results with multiple quartz veins and gold grains identified, a step forward to commercial gold mining in Cambodia. According to the firm’s statement on 23 March, the result was shown after the company completed 80 test pits and surface mapping at Wild Boar (WB) on its A...
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PPSP Acquiring Local Construction Firm to Expand Long-Term Business in Cambodia
- 24 March 2021
Phnom Penh SEZ operator PPSP has decided to acquire local construction company, Sahas E & C Co., Ltd. for over US$1.1 million in order to expand its business ambitions in Cambodia after obtaining permission from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC). According to the company's announcement on 22 March, prior to the acquisition, PPSP already owns 60% of Sahas E&C Co., ...
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314km Cambodia-Vietnam Border Road in Mondulkiri 80% complete
- 24 March 2021
Construction of the 314-kilometre Cambodia-Vietnam border frontage road in Mondulkiri province is approximately 80% complete, according to Mondulkiri Governor Svay Sam Eang. Governor Sam Eang said during a site inspection on 23 March that the road is adjacent to three provinces of Vietnam and will play an important role as a strategic route for Cambodia. "Upon completion, this route will hel...
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Naga Corp’s US$350-million Resort in Siem Reap province dismissed
- 24 March 2021
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has decided to dismiss the proposed $350-milion resort development in the Angkor Archaeological Park by Naga Corp after controversial discussions, stating the project negatively affects the archaeological park. In a press release issued on 23 March, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts stated that the “Angkor Lake of Wonder” proposed by the Naga Corp “can...
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Over 12,000 Seats Installed in Morodok Techo Stadium, Completion Date Set for May 2021
- 23 March 2021
To date, the Chinese-funded Morodok Techo Stadium has already been equipped with over 12,000 seats, while the overall construction is also scheduled for completion by May this year. Secretary-General of the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee Vath Chamroeun said on 23 March that with 12,000 seats ready, over 40,000 seats remain. "With the current average pace of installing 800 seats per...
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Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge Opens for Public, Inauguration Ceremony to Follow
- 23 March 2021
The bridge connecting Stueng Trang district in Kampong Cham province to Krouch Chhmar district in Tbong Khmum province was opened to the public from 23 March to facilitate travel and celebrate the upcoming traditional Khmer New Year. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol made the announcement during a site inspection on the morning of 23 March. HE Sun Chanthol stated that th...
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Researchers Unveil New Monitoring Platform to Mitigate Dam and Climate Impacts on Mekong River
- 22 March 2021
Researchers have recently developed a new platform that uses data from satellite, remote sensing, and geographic information system (GIS) to monitor Mekong River water levels, with the hope to mitigate droughts and other related issues caused by excessive dam constructions and climate change. According to The Third Pole’s report last week, the new online system was developed by the Stimson Cent...
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30m Road Connecting Aeon Sen Sok to Win-Win Blvd 90% Complete
- 22 March 2021
The new 30-metre-wide road from the Aeon Sen Sok area to Win-Win Boulevard is now 90% complete, while the construction team is currently installing streetlights and working on decoration. "To date, the main construction has been completed. The team are now installing 100 streetlights on the road from Borey Angkor to the front of Grand Phnom Penh," said Sam Piseth, Director of the Department of ...
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Japan Provides Over 52 million Yen in Aid to Build Healthcare Facilities & Technical Equipment in Five Provinces
- 18 March 2021
The Japanese government has agreed to provide over 52 million yen in aid (approximately US$ 480,000) to build healthcare facilities and some technical equipment in Mondulkiri, Preah Vihear, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Kampong Chhnang provinces. The grant contracts were signed yesterday between Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro, and the representatives of the five recipients respe...
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