Cambodia begins construction of 1.5-bln-USD seaport in southwest province

13 Sept 23:26 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia commenced construction on a $1.5 billion logistics and multi-purpose seaport in Kampot province, a 15-year project designed to significantly enhance the kingdom's trade and economic growth.
The new international gateway will feature a 15-meter depth, accommodating vessels up to 100,000 tons, and include a comprehensive range of facilities such as a container terminal, special economic zone, and a terminal for tourist vessels.
Developed in three phases, the port is projected to handle 300,000 TEUs by 2025 and expand to 600,000 TEUs by 2030, creating an estimated 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.
This ambitious project, invested by Kampot Logistics and Port with construction by Shanghai Construction Group and China Road and Bridge Corporation, will become Cambodia's third-largest port.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.