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MPWT Cooperates with JICA to Improve Logistics System in Cambodia

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

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

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

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

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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Public Bidding Opened for Two New Mining Sites 

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has allowed both national and international companies to bid for mine exploration licenses at two new sites in Tbong Khmum and Rattanakiri provinces. According to a notice issued by the Ministry Mines on 02 September, the exploration zones opened for applications include i) a 107.10 sq. km zone located in Memot district of Tbong Khmum province, and ii) a100 sq. ...

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Government to Move Municipal Court and Appeals Court to OCIC Land in Chroy Changvar

The Council of Ministers has agreed in principle to relocate the Phnom Penh Court of First Instance, the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal, and the attached Prosecution Offices to a new 7-storey building in the OCIC development area in Chroy Changva district. According to the Council of Ministers’ Notice on 31 August, the new building will have a total area of ​​19,956 square metres, which will be bui...

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Three Designs Proposed for Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway

China Railway International Group Co., Ltd presented three designs for construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway project on 07 September. Based on the geographical location and impact, the road will be designed for a maximum speed of 120km/hr in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cambodia and Vietnam, says the firm’s study report. Secretary of State of the Mi...

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Restoration Work Ongoing for Reopening Battambang Airport

Restoration work on reopening Battambang airport is proceeding as planned, and is currently at the stage of border marking, according to a meeting between the Battambang Provincial Administration and the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation last week. Undersecretary of State for Civil Aviation HE Tek Sali instructed the provincial administration to carefully undertake border demarcation and ...

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Chip Mong Land Partially Funds New 30m Road

Chip Mong Land has partially funded a new 30-metre-wide road construction project in Phnom Penh, linking the Win-Win Blvd to the Aeon Sen Sok area, passing in front of Grand Phnom Penh City. The groundbreaking ceremony of the project was held on the morning of 07 September in front of the Grand Phnom Penh City project gate. (Read more) The new road project will help commuters travel faster a...

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