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Cambodian Gov’t Sets Ambitious USD 13bn Loan Ceiling Over Five Years
- 28 August 2024
The Cambodian government has unveiled a comprehensive public debt management strategy for 2024-2028, setting a borrowing limit of up to US$13.5 billion over the next five years. This strategic plan outlines annual borrowing from financial institutions and foreign development partners, ranging between US$2.3 billion and US$2.7 billion. According to the new strategy, while the government aims to ...
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Malaysia’s High-Speed Rail Project Gains Momentum Amid Hopes for China Extension
- 27 August 2024
Malaysia’s long-anticipated High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, is gaining traction with the potential to extend the line to China, which could significantly enhance its economic viability. The project, which is estimated to cost between USD 15.7 billion and USD 18 billion, represents a significant reduction from the original USD 24.7 billion projection. However, the...
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NR No. 4 Rehabilitation Project Reaches 66% Completion, Targeting 2026 Finish
- 24 August 2024
The ambitious project to rehabilitate, expand, and upgrade NR No. 4 from Bek Chan commune in Kandal province to Bit Trang commune in Preah Sihanouk province has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 66.06% completion as of August 2024. The project is on track to be fully completed by the end of 2026, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 23 Augus...
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Kampot Unveils Cambodia’s Tallest & Largest Khmer-Style Clock Tower to Boost Tourism
- 23 August 2024
Kampot province has unveiled Cambodia’s tallest and largest clock tower, standing at 35 metres high, with a clock face nearly 10 metres in diameter. This impressive structure, designed in traditional Khmer style, was officially launched during the groundbreaking Ceremony, attended by HE Dr Mao Thunin, Governor of Kampot Province, and Lok Chumteav Hun Chanthy Mao Thunin on 22 August 2024. Strate...
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Irrigation Rehabilitation Project in Southwest Phnom Penh Reaches 25% Completion
- 23 August 2024
The extensive rehabilitation project aimed at enhancing the irrigation and drainage systems in Kampong Speu, Takeo, and Kandal provinces has reached 25% completion, as confirmed by HE Pich Veasna, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, on 22 August 2024. This milestone was announced during an inspection of the project’s progress, conducted alongside the JICA Hi...
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Key Roads in Kratie Province Near Completion with 68.7% Progress Across 48.59km
- 22 August 2024
The rehabilitation of two vital roads in Kratie province, extending over 48.59 kilometres, has reached a 68.7% completion milestone as of 19 August 2024, marking significant progress in the province's transportation infrastructure upgrade, according to a progress report by the Ministry of Public Work and Transport dated 19 August 2024. This project includes extensive improvements to Provincial ...
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Laos Launches Gold Bank to Strengthen Financial Stability & Support Lao Kip
- 21 August 2024
Laos is set to launch its first Gold Bank next month, an initiative aimed at bolstering gold reserves and enhancing the financial stability of the Lao Kip. The establishment of the "Lao Bullion Bank" is a result of a recent agreement between the Lao Ministry of Finance and PTL Holding Co., Ltd., with the full range of services expected to be operational by the end of November 2024, according to Th...
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Singapore Invests USD 400m in Cambodia Over Five Years
- 21 August 2024
Over the past five years, Singapore has emerged as one of the top 10 sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cambodia, with a total investment of USD 400 million, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). This significant influx of capital was highlighted at the Singapore Business Fair 2024, underscoring Singapore’s pivotal role in Cambodia's economic development. ...
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Luang Me Hospital, Cambodia’s Largest Oncology Facility, to Begin Operations in September 2024
- 20 August 2024
The highly anticipated Luang Me Hospital, one of Cambodia’s largest oncology hospitals, is set to open its doors in September 2024, following the completion of extensive construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvements. This update was confirmed by HE Dr Ngov Kang, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health and Chairman of the Board of Luang Me Hospital, during an inspection visit on...
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Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards
- 19 August 2024
Winners to be Announced on October 9 at Bentley’s 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Vancouver EXTON, PA., August 15, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards. The annual awards event honors the extraordinary work of Bentley’s global users, showca...
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