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ADB Allocates Over USD 93m to Enhance Rural Water Supply in Nine Cambodian Provinces
- 3 September 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a comprehensive funding package of USD 93.6 million in loans and grants to expand the rural water supply and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure across nine provinces in Cambodia, aiming to provide climate-resilient and safe water supply to rural communities. This significant development was announced on 02 September 2024. The initiative will directly ...
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ASEAN Moves Forward on Regional Air & Sea Rescue Agreement
- 2 September 2024
The 11th ASEAN Transport Forum on Air Search and Rescue by Sea, held in Phnom Penh on 14 August 2024, gathered representatives from ASEAN member countries and various relevant ministries and institutions to discuss a critical agreement on air and sea search and rescue operations. The forum underscored the urgency of solidifying regional cooperation to enhance ASEAN’s capacity for coordinated searc...
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Kampong Speu Leads Cambodia with 95 New Investment Projects in Just One Year
- 2 September 2024
From September 2023 to August 2024, Kampong Speu province emerged as a top destination for investment in Cambodia, attracting 95 new projects out of a total of 391 approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). This influx of investments highlights Kampong Speu's rising prominence as an industrial and economic hub, as reported by HE Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Kampong Speu Provi...
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The 5 Coolest Things in Infrastructure This Week
- 1 September 2024
The northern hemisphere slogged through its hottest summer in 2,000 years last year, and 2024 could be even warmer. This week, we look at how digital twins are helping communities adjust to rising temperatures, fight wildfires, forecast and prevent flooding, and manage water resources. But summer’s also for swimming, and digital twins can help competitive swimmers improve their style. Read on to f...
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Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, a key contender in the Road and Highway Project in 2024 Going Digital Awards
- 31 August 2024
Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Going Digital Awards in the 2024 Year in Infrastructure Event, announced by Bentley Systems on 15 August 2024. This announcement highlights the project's innovative use of technology and engineering excellence, positioning it as a frontrunner in the global infrastructure arena. Every year, the Year in Infrastructure br...
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VINCI Secures Management of Techo International Airport, Expanding Presence in Cambodia’s Aviation Sector
- 30 August 2024
French conglomerate VINCI has successfully acquired the management rights for the Techo International Airport in Takhmao City, further expanding its footprint in Cambodia’s aviation sector. The company, which already operates Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and Sihanoukville International Airport, has now added the Techo Takhmao International Airport to its po...
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New Bridge Planned to Enhance Traffic Flow in Kampot Province & Boost Tourism
- 29 August 2024
The Kampot provincial authorities have announced plans to construct a new bridge across the Kampong Bay canal to alleviate traffic congestion and improve accessibility for both local and international tourists, particularly around the base of the Kampot Prek Bridge, which has been exacerbated by rising tourist numbers during weekends and major national holidays, as reported by the Ministry of Info...
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Cambodia Raises Nearly USD 11m for Border Ring Road Construction from Patriotic Citizens
- 29 August 2024
By 8pm on 28 August 2024, the Border Infrastructure Fund, dedicated to the construction of Cambodia's border ring road, had accumulated nearly USD 11 million in donations from over 180,000 philanthropists, reflecting a strong spirit of national unity and commitment to national development. This significant contribution was announced by the Ministry of Information on 29 August 2024. The "Border ...
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Canada-ASEAN Business Council Eyes Agro-Industrial Investments in Cambodia
- 28 August 2024
The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) is actively exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia's burgeoning agro-industrial sector, underscoring the nation’s potential as a hub for agricultural and food industry growth. This initiative was discussed during a meeting on 28 August 2024 between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of ...
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Cambodia Seeks Japanese Assistance for Major Upgrade of NR No. 1 to Ease Traffic Flow
- 28 August 2024
Cambodia has officially requested support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to upgrade NR No. 1, a key route stretching from Phnom Penh to Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, in a bid to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance the transportation of goods. This proposal was discussed during a meeting between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and JICA on 26 August 2024, as par...
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