Chinese firms propose 150-MW hydropower dam
Chinese firms propose a new hydroelectric power project on Koh Kong’s Tatay river.
Tag: Koh Kong
Koh Kong’s first coal-fired plant up in the air: Ministry
Investors and buyers were previously unable to agree on the terms of purchase.
Chinese company asked to re-conduct Koh Kong hydropower study
Gov’t asks a Chinese firm to re-conduct the feasibility study for two hydropower plants.
Ministry campaign against doping in sport
The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has concluded a four-day educational and instructional sports doping workshop on Friday in Koh Kong province.
Villagers face off with armed forces in Koh Kong over land dispute
Armed forces in Koh Kong province have fired into the air to disperse hundreds of villagers.
Eggs of Siamese crocodiles found
48 eggs of the critically endangered Siamese crocodile are found in two nests at the wetlands of Sre Ambel River system.
Villagers in land dispute call on Chinese embassy for help
About 20 people representing 26 families gather in front of the Chinese embassy.
Chinese base allegation is a war-mongering prophecy
The reheating allegations on possible Chinese naval base in Koh Kong province, Cambodia, is nothing but a warmongering prophecy.
Defence Ministry denies Chinese naval base rumour
The Defence Ministry denies allegations of a Chinese military base in Koh Kong.
Villagers return to Phnom Penh over UDG land dispute
Kiri Sakor representatives push the Environment Ministry for a speedy resolution.
Hun Sen talks sudden threat scenarios
PM says he is contemplating an amendment concerning an unexpected death of a pm.
Thai province to supply water to Koh Kong
PM urges authorities to connect pipes to Trat to obtain water for Koh Kong.
Forest fire in Koh Kong
The forest near the former airport in Koh Kong province’s Khemarak Phumin town conflagrated at around 9 pm on Friday night (Feb. 22), but police and local officials brought the blaze under control and prohibited it spreading to nearby villagers’ houses.
Four villages in Koh Kong province face water shortage
Hundreds of villagers in Khemarak Phoumint city are facing a water supply shortage.
Sam Rainsy slammed for anti-Chinese rhetoric
A senior CPP official condemns Rainsy for perceived prejudice against the Chinese.
NCMD urges provincial governors to protect zones
Four administrations are urged to prevent illegal encroachment of coastal zones.
Kingdom set to host international bike race
Sporting and tourism authorities are to organise the first international cycling event.
UDG denies links to naval base
The vice president of China’s Union Development Group has dismissed reports that it is involved in the construction of a Chinese naval base in Koh Kong province.
New airport to be operational in 2020
The Dara Sakor International Airport, in the southwestern province of Koh Kong, to be partially operational by the end of 2020.
Cambodia’s foreign policy outlook
As the international order enters into a multi-polar world, Cambodia, it seems, is adjusting its foreign policy objectives and strategies accordingly.
Koh Kong in race to catch up with rest of the coast
The southwestern Cambodian province of Koh Kong may be lagging behind the other three coastal provinces in terms of economic development, but local authorities are steadfast in their resolution to push investment on infrastructure, accommodation and eco-tourism to catch up.
Chinese ambassador shuts down naval base rumours
The newly-appointed Chinese ambassador to Cambodia yesterday met with Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn and lashed out at some Western countries for accusing China of constructing a military base in Koh Kong province.
Koh Kong ethnic group seeks recognition
Nearly 20 indigenous Chong people petition to ask speed up their registration.
Koh Kong crash kills four people
Four people died and 11 others were injured after a truck carrying 15 people lost control, veered off the road and tumbled down a hillside yesterday in Koh Kong province.
Four dead in Koh Kong province crash
At least four people died in a traffic accident today in Koh Kong province that also left 11 people hospitalised.
Sea Festival attracts 180,000 visitors
During the weekend, Koh Kong welcomed 180,000 visitors coming to the province to attend the Sea Festival, which ended.
Land reclamation being monitored
PM expresses willingness to support the laws meant to prevent unauthorised reclamation projects in the Kingdom’s coastal areas.
PM rejects $20 billion mining investment which endangers forests
PM reminds of rejection of a Titanium mining investment to save wildlife in Koh Kong.
Koh Kong festival draws crowds
The annual three-day SEA Festival touches down in Koh Kong and gives spectators a glimpse of a host of sporting activities.
Some land reclamation needed: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed willingness to support the amendment of existing laws – or support new ones – in order to prevent unauthorised reclamation projects to be conducted in the Kingdom’s sanctioned coastal areas.
