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Cambodia Urges US firms to Invest in Infrastructure Development
- 14 September 2020
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has urged US construction firms to invest in infrastructure development in Cambodia. This proposal was made during an official meeting between HE Sun Chanthol and US Ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy on 11 September. HE Sun Chanthol stated that there are currently many projects under construction, such as roads, bridges, and wastewat...
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ADB Provides US$128-million Loan to Expand Cambodia’s Electricity Grid
- 12 September 2020
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a US$127.8 million loan to expand the power grid in Phnom Penh and three other provinces in Cambodia, according to Xinhua Net on 11 September. The project includes building four 115-230 kilovolt transmission lines and 10 substations in Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, and Takeo. ADB Country Director for Cambodia Sunniya Durrani-Jamal sa...
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NR3 renovation project 80% complete
- 11 September 2020
The renovation of National Road 3 is now 80% complete. The working team is currently installing the road median and pedestrian bridges. According to the ministry's site inspection on 10 September, the road medium is built at different lengths depending on different areas. There will be a u-turn point every 1.5km to 2km for the road sections outside of towns, and every 400m to 700m for the se...
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New US$6-million Cambodia-Vietnam Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng Opened
- 10 September 2020
A new US$6 million ‘Prey Vor’ Cambodia-Vietnam border checkpoint in Svay Rieng province is now temporarily open for service while awaiting official inauguration, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 10 September. As part of the opening, the government is currently setting up relevant procedures to facilitate all goods to cross between Cambodia and Vietnam via t...
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WorldBridge Group to build US$30 million SME Cluster Zone in Ta Khmau
- 10 September 2020
Worldbridge Industrial Developments Co., Ltd. of WorldBridge Group will build an industrial 4.0 SME Cluster zone worth almost US$30 million in Ta Khmau City. The project is located on 6 hectares of land along National Road 21 in Rokarkpos commune, Ta Khmau City, right nearby the WorldBridge affordable housing project. According to Oknha Sear Rithy, the founder and chairman of WorldBridge Group,...
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MPWT Cooperates with JICA to Improve Logistics System in Cambodia
- 10 September 2020
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) signed a technical cooperation deal with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 10 September to improve the Phase II logistics system in Cambodia. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said at the agreement-signing ceremony that the enhancing transportation infrastructure, as well as upgrading and opening international borders, are the dri...
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Singapore Mulls Investing in Phnom Penh SuperPort
- 10 September 2020
Singapore is planning to invest in a modern logistics centre in Phnom Penh, or Phnom SuperPort+, to foster transportation and connection between Cambodia and neighbouring countries. The proposal was mentioned during a meeting between Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol, Singaporean finance officials, Infrastructure Asia officials, and YCH Company representatives on 09 Septemb...
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Construction of 38 roads in Siem Reap to begin late this month
- 10 September 2020
Construction on the renovation of 38 roads in Siem Reap is set to begin on 23 September and is scheduled to be completed by late 2021. This decision was made during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh, MLMUPC Minister HE Chea Sophara, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol, and other relevant officials on 09 September. The inter-ministerial team has set t...
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Pipeline Installation Complete for Phnom Penh Flood Protection Improvement Phase 4
- 9 September 2020
The underground installation of the interceptor pipeline system has been completed for the Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4. Meanwhile, construction is on track and is expected to be fully complete by 2021, according to JICA Cambodia last week. According to the same source, the interceptor pipeline system has a total length of 1,552 metres. The Old Stadium to...
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Inter-ministerial Committee Created to Oversee Construction of 38 Roads in Siem Reap
- 9 September 2020
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has set up a new inter-ministerial commission to oversee the construction and renovation of 38 Roads in Siem Reap. According to a decision dated 08 September, the commission is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh, with a deputy chairman, and 15 members. The committee is responsible for leading, managing, coordinating the overall work of the project. ...
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