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Ministry of Environment approves the 20 hectares construction stone site
- 6 December 2019
The Ministry of Environment supports the 20.92 hectares construction stone site located in the Phnom Srouch Mountain of Kampong Speu Province on the first Environmental Social Impact Assessment Report (IESIA) report. According to a post on the ministry's Facebook page on 4 December, the project has been assessed and the ministry pointed out seven points to ensure proper compliance with environm...
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AGT too expensive, gov’t explores two alternative transportation projects
- 6 December 2019
The government is currently exploring two alternative transportation projects after the recently studied AGT railway was deemed too expensive, according to H.E Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport. Speaking to the media during the 4 December Urban Mobility Forum, H.E Sun Chanthol said “we are studying subway projects and monorail projects as the AGT study is ...
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54-meter-tall statue of Hindu holy shrine to be constructed near Angkor Wat
- 6 December 2019
Well-known Indian visionary and spiritual leader has announced the construction of a 180-feet-tall statue (about 54 meters) of Hindu holy shrine near the tourist attraction of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, according to the India Times. This statue of Lord Shiva will be the fifth shrines of Hindu religion’s chaar dham pilgrimage that will cost around Rs 500 crore or 5 million rupees, about US$69,782. ...
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New Phnom Penh airport construction set to finish ahead of 2023 ASEAN Summit
- 5 December 2019
The construction of the new Phnom Penh International Airport, located in Kandal and Takeo provinces, is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2023 ASEAN Summit, which will be held in Cambodia. Okhna Pung Kheav Se, Chairman of OCIC, the company invests in the construction of the new airport, said that the construction work is running smoothly as planned. Speaking to reporters at the CCA Cons...
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OCIC Developing “Second Diamond Island” on Koh Norea Area
- 5 December 2019
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) is developing a new satellite city, known as the second Koh Pich or Diamond Island in the Koh Norea area. OCIC Chairman Okhna Pung Kheav Se said that the company is filling the area with sand on the Koh Norea area in Chbar Ampov district adjacent to Koh Pich island stretching to the east near Kean Svay district. It is a new development for the ...
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Close to 200 Construction Sites in Preah Sihanoukville Called by Land Ministry and Provincial Authority
- 5 December 2019
The Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) in collaboration with the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration have held a public meeting on construction safety and quality with around 195 construction site owners attended, said Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration. During the 4 December meeting, H.E Lao Tip Seiha, Secretary of State of the MLMUPC instructed the...
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Japan Provides US$22 Million on Cambodia’s Clean Water Project
- 4 December 2019
The Japanese government through the Japanese embassy to Cambodia has decided to provide US$22 million in aid to Cambodia for the implementation of the project for the expansion of the water supply system in Pursat province. The money will be used to build a water treatment plant and a clean water supply system in the province. The Exchange of Note of Japanese government’s grant aid was signe...
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Thai Firm Invests in 30MW Solar Project in Banteay Meanchey
- 4 December 2019
Ministry of Mines and Energy is checking the legal procedure on a share purchase agreement of a 30 MW solar project in Banteay Meanchey province. The checking has been made after Thai firm B.Grimm entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares in Ray Power Supply Co., Ltd, with the total share value of US$300,000, according to PV Tech website. Under the agreement, the B. Grimm...
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Germany finances US$74 million for developing kingdom’s rural infrastructure
- 29 November 2019
Germany has provided approximately US$74 million for the development of rural power supply projects and rural roads in Cambodia, the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated in a press release on 28 November. H.E Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance signed two agreements with German Ambassador Christian Berger. The first one is an agreement to finance energy efficiency projects for r...
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South Korea to increase loans to support infrastructure in Cambodia
- 28 November 2019
During the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit on 25-25 November in Busan, H.E Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, thanked South Korea for its contribution to infrastructure development by increasing financial loans from US$350 to US$700 million for 2019-2023, according to AKP. During the bilateral meeting, Cambodia and the Republic of Korea signed ...
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