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Cambodia’s construction investment reached US$4 billion in H1 2020, a 13% increase
- 7 July 2020
Despite the global crisis of Covid-19, Cambodia’s construction investment value in the first half of 2020 has reached nearly US$4 billion, indicating a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2019, according to the data of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction dated 02 July 2020. According to the same source, in H1 of 2020, the government has approved a total of 2...
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Government Discussing Draft Law on Wastewater and Drainage
- 7 July 2020
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has held a follow-up meeting and reviewed the decision on the Wastewater and Drainage Draft Law to improve sewage management and wastewater treatment system in Cambodia, according to the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The meeting agreed and decided to amend the composition of the Inter-Ministerial Commissio...
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Government to Strengthen Mineral Resource Management for State Projects
- 6 July 2020
The government is strengthening royalty collections and management of mineral resources used for state infrastructure projects, according to a new inter-ministerial Prakas on 01 July. Signed by HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and HE Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy, the enforcement of this Prakas covers the entire operation of mining resource...
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Government Approves Final Master Plan of the New Phnom Penh International Airport
- 4 July 2020
The Secretariat of Civil Aviation yesterday signed the final master plan of a new US$ 1.5 billion Phnom Penh International Airport on 03 July 2020, according to the official Facebook of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation. The final master plan was signed between the Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havannal, and OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Keav Se. “The new Phnom Penh In...
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Cambodia Urges Laos to Review Luang Prabang Dam Projects Over Environmental Concerns
- 3 July 2020
During the Special Session of the MRC Joint Committee on 30 June 2020, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand requested Lao PDR to review their Luang Prabang hydropower project on Mekong River stream due to socio-economic, livelihood and environmental concerns. According to the official press release, Cambodia urged Lao PDR via an official communique to review the environmental impact assessments to fi...
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Korean Ambassador: S. Korea studying Chroy Chongvar – Svay Chrom bridge proposal
- 2 July 2020
The South Korean government is currently studying the Chroy Chongva - Svay Chrom bridge project proposed by PM Samdech Hun Sen earlier this year, in the hope that the project will become a new diplomatic symbol of cooperation between Cambodia and South Korea. Korean Ambassador to Cambodia Park Heung-Kyeong said on 01 June that the Korean government is positively considering helping Cambodia wit...
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ESIA study completed for 700-MW Sihanoukville power plant, expected to go online by 2022
- 2 July 2020
Following the completion of the environment and social impact assessment (ESIA), construction of a 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Preah Sihanouk province’s Stung Hav district is set to begin soon, and is expected to generate power to the national grid in 2022. The energy project is a joint venture between Cambodia International Investment Development Group (CIIDG) and China Huadian Hong...
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Kratie Governor to further enhance provincial infrastructure after approving 79 construction projects
- 1 July 2020
Kratie Governor HE Ra Thorn has pledged to continue enhancing provincial infrastructure, after approving 79 construction projects worth more than US$4 million. During a press conference on the progress and ongoing work of the Kratie Provincial Administration on 30 June, Governor Ra Thorn stated that in terms of construction work, the Kratie Provincial Administration has issued 79 construction p...
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Chinese firm reveals locations of US$160-million three parking lots project in Phnom Penh
- 1 July 2020
China Good Cars Holding Ltd recently announced that the first location of its US$160 million three parking lot projects will be at the roundabout marking the border of Phnom Penh and Kandal provinces. Meanwhile, the second location will be on National Road 6 on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, while the third location remains under consideration. The firm disclosed this information during...
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MPWT to improve 38 main roads in Siem Reap, to standard of 34 road project in Sihanoukville
- 28 June 2020
The Royal Government of Cambodia is seeking funding for the implementation of a 38.34 km road infrastructure project in Siem Reap town in order to promote the economy and beauty of Siem Reap city as a city of tourism, culture and history as well as to connect downtown Siem Reap to the rural areas outside the former Angkorian city. The cross-border road improvement project is currently in the pr...
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