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Japan Grants 15 Construction Machines to Promote Infrastructure Development in Cambodia

The Government of Japan has handed over 15 road construction machines worth US$4.5 million to help improve road construction projects in Cambodia. The handover ceremony was held on 12 October and presided over by Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia and HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport. The grant comprises of 15 machines such as Road Stabiliser & Accessories (3 units), ...

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China to Fund Three More Major Infrastructure Developments in Cambodia

China is planning to sign more agreements funding at least three major infrastructure development projects in Cambodia, including installing submarine optic cables, restoring NR 71C, and the improving rural power transmission line phase 7. The Chinese government stated the intention during an official meeting between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister HE Hor Namhong and Councilor and Minister of F...

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Cambodia Never Asks to Delay Loan Repayments from Foreign Creditors

Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Cambodia has never asked creditors to delay payment or disobey any international financial obligations, according to government spokesman HE Phay Siphan on 09 October. “As noted by Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia is in a better position compared to some other countries in terms of financial status during the COVID-19 period. Cambodia has never asked creditors to de...

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Construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 26% complete

As of the end of September, the construction of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway was 26% complete, while the whole project is set to finish by 2023. Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesman Heang Sotheayuth told National Radio of Cambodia on 09 October that the construction of this way expressway is over 26% complete, and the construction company is dividing its force into five teams...

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Half of Government’s Public Investment Allocated to Infrastructure Sector

The Cambodian government has approved 629 public investment projects, worth over US$12 billion, of which 50% has been allocated to infrastructure development, according to the 2021-2023 public investment bill approved by the cabinet on the morning of 09 October. Among all the projects, 203 projects are being implemented, using US$8.3 billion in capital. Meanwhile, the other 426 projects are abo...

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Chinese Firm Finishes Phnom Penh-Bavet Railway Feasibility Study

The assigned Chinese firm has recently finished the feasibility study of the railway project connecting Phnom Penh to the Vietnam border Bavet City, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Ministry spokesman HE Vasim Sorya said on 06 October that the railway project is part of the development of the economic corridor between Cambodia and Vietnam, whi...

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Government Gives Green Light to Tourism Port Project in Kandal Province

Prime Minister Hun Sen has encouraged Prince Real Estate Group to invest in a tourism port on the site of the newly opened entertainment centre Prince Manor in Kien Svay District to promote tourism. "Prince Manor has also invested in an attractive area which also contributes to Cambodia's tourism sector as well as agriculture. I would like to encourage you to continue this investment," PM Hun S...

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Government to Upgrade Three National Roads in Kampot

The Cambodian government has recently revealed plans to upgrade three national roads in Kampot province, including NR41, NR31, and NR33. The three projects are currently awaiting approval from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Prime Ministry Hun Sen made the statement during the grand opening ceremony of Prince Manor on October 7. (Read more) “Yesterday I entered a deal to construct three...

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PM Hun Sen to Break Ground on Koh Norea Bridge Project on 26 October

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen will break ground on the construction of a cable-stayed bridge connecting Koh Pich to Koh Norea in late October, according to his speech during the grand opening ceremony of Prince Manor on the morning of 07 October. "On 26 October, I will break-ground on another construction site, a concrete bridge connecting Koh Pich to Koh Norea. We will continue to build more ...

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Ground Broken on US$290 million Aeon Mall 3

Japanese firm Aeon Mall (Cambodia) Co Ltd broke ground on the morning of 07 October on its third mall located long Hun Sen Blvd in south Phnom Penh, after its success with the first and second malls in Cambodia. The ground-breaking ceremony was presided over by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng and Aeon representatives. Located in Chak Angre commune, Meanchey district, this project is bein...

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