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Cambodian Government Constructed Nearly 6,000 Homes for Veterans by 2023
- 21 June 2024
From 2008 to 2023, the Cambodian government built a total of 5,569 houses for impoverished veterans, according to PM Hun Manet. This announcement was made in a message commemorating the 17th anniversary of Cambodian Veterans Day on 21 June 2024. In his message, Samdech Hun Manet emphasised the importance of the Ministry of Social Affairs continuing to effectively implement services that support...
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PM Introduces New Law Boosting Gas Safety in High-rise Buildings
- 21 June 2024
PM Hun Manet has introduced a new law to regulate gas usage in high-rise buildings, aiming to enhance public safety. This announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of twin flyovers at the intersection of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Blvd. and National Road No. 2, at the border of Phnom Penh and Kandal Province, on 17 June 2024. The PM emphasised the increasing relia...
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Thailand Declares No Charge for Vehicles Crossing Cambodia-Thailand Friendship Bridge
- 20 June 2024
Thailand will maintain a no-charge policy for vehicles passing through the Cambodia-Thailand Friendship Bridge (Stung Bot-Bang Nang Ieng) at the request of the Cambodian government. This decision was confirmed during a bilateral meeting via video conference on 18 June 2024, attended by HE Peng Po, Minister of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia, and HE Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Deputy Prime Mini...
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Gov’t Inaugurates US$1m Tourist Reception Facility at Koh Thmor X16 Historical Site
- 20 June 2024
The Cambodian government inaugurated a new reception and accommodation facility worth over US$1 million at the Techo Koh Thmor X16 Military Historical Site. The ceremony was presided over by HE General Sao Sokha, Deputy Commander of the Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Cambodian Gendarmerie, along with HE Dr Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Tbong Khmum Province, and several other stakehol...
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NR No. 71C Connecting Tbong Khmum & Kampong Cham Nears Completion
- 19 June 2024
As of May 2024, the construction of NR No. 71C, spanning from Tbong Khmum district in Tbong Khmum province to Chamkar Leu district in Kampong Cham province, is 97.62% complete. This update was provided by HE Phorn Rim, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on 19 June 2024. HE Phorn Rim confirmed that by the end of May 2024, the project, which stretches 114.62km from NR No. 7 ...
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Cambodia Secures US$140m in Concessional Loans for Q1 2024 Infrastructure Development
- 18 June 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Cambodian government signed new concessional loans worth US$140 million with development partners, marking a year-on-year decrease of 71%. This significant reduction in new loans reflects the latest figures from Cambodia’s Public Debt Situation report issued on Friday, 17 May 2024. Additionally, during Q1 2024, the RGC disbursed US$141 million from existing con...
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Spain Eyes Expansion in Cambodia’s Wind Power Sector
- 17 June 2024
Spain's Acciona Energía is set to boost its investment in Cambodia, enhancing its current wind power projects in the country. This announcement was made during a visit by a Cambodian delegation to Acciona Energía’s headquarters, led by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, the first Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, on 11 June 2024. During the visit, Acciona Energía d...
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Twin Flyovers Break Ground with US$16m Investment to Boost Phnom Penh & Kandal Connectivity
- 17 June 2024
Ground was broken on twin flyovers, costing over US$16 million, to enhance connectivity along the 60-metre boulevard at the intersection of National Road 2 between Phnom Penh and Kandal province. PM Hun Manet presided over the opening ceremony on 17 June 2024. Constructed with reinforced concrete and I-shaped beams, each flyover spans 9.5 metres in width and 281 metres in length. The north conn...
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Cambodia’s First Concrete-Floored Historical Canal 260km in Length Reaches 76% Completion
- 15 June 2024
The Cambodian government is nearing the completion of a historic 260-kilometre canal project, set to be the first in the country to feature a concrete pavement at its bottom. Construction has reached 76.77% completion. This significant milestone was highlighted by PM Hun Manet during an inspection of the Stung Prek Tnaot irrigation system on 14 June 2024. PM Hun Manet noted that this canal proj...
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Morocco to Spend US$1.2bn to Develop Dakhla Atlantic Port: A Gateway to Global Trade Connection
- 14 June 2024
A transformative project is underway in Dakhla, a city on Morocco's southern coast. The Dakhla Atlantic Port, a US$1.2 billion megaproject currently under construction, is poised to become a significant trade hub for West Africa and beyond, according to CNN on 28 May 2024. A Multi-Functional Port Complex Scheduled for completion in 2028, the Dakhla Atlantic Port will encompass a trade port f...
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