Construction materials import value up by 20% in first 8 months of 2021
During the first eight months of 2021, the import value of all goods to Cambodia (except gold) was recorded at US$14.6 billion, an increase of 26.7% compared to the same period last year, while the construction materials import value also jumped by 23.7% y-o-y. According to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, […]
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Bentley Systems and SMRT Trains Collaborate to Improve Safety and Reliability of Metro Rail Services in Singapore
The world’s leading infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems and renowned Singaporean Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) operator SMRT cooperation’s business arm Strides Engineering have signed MoU to jointly market a rail predictive maintenance solution in the Asia Pacific region. The MOU establishes a partnership between the two companies that combine strong technology expertise and rail […]
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CDC Approves Three Investment Projects Worth Over US$12m for PP & K. Speu
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently given permits to private firms to invest over US$12.6 million in establishing three factories in Kampong Speu and Phnom Penh. The first company is Lastingwinner Garment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, which will invest US$4.2 million to set up a garment factory on NR3, Lvea village, Ang […]
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Japan Provides US$72 million in Grant Aid for Six Development Projects in Cambodia
The Japanese government has agreed to provide approximately US$72.1 million in grant aid to Cambodia for six development projects, with US$57.6 million used for the Siem Reap Water Supply Expansion Project (Phase II) and the rest for five economic and social development projects. An Exchange of Notes for this aid agreement was signed on 11 […]
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Construction of Chip Mong Sen Sok Mall Over 90% Complete, Set to Open in December
Advertorial The construction of Chip Mong Sen Sok Mall is now over 90% complete and is slated to open by December this year. President of Chip Mong Retail Arnaud Dufresne said that as of October, 90% of the mall has been occupied by various well-known brands. “With an area of 40,000 square metres and 4 […]
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NagaWorld Reopens for COVID-19 Vaccinated Guests
NagaWorld Casino has reopened to COVID-19 vaccinated guests. The reopening comes after the giant casino in central Phnom Penh temporarily closed in April due to the February 20 Community Incident. NagaCorp said its subsidiary NagaWorld reopened on 15 September with permission from Cambodia’s Ministry of Health. With the service resuming, NagaWorld has set up a […]
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US$9.2 billion Needed for 2022-2024 Public Investment, 44% for Infrastructure Development
At least US$9.2 billion will be needed to implement a total of 673 public investment projects from 2022 to 2024, while 44.2% will be allocated for infrastructure development. According to a Council of Ministers press release on 8 October 2021, of the total projects, 185 projects are ongoing which demands about US$5.8 billion, while another […]
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Legal Distancing Between Buildings & Pavements Based on Construction Types
By law, all constructions with access roads adjacent to expressways, national or provincial roads are required to spare distance from the construction to the pavement to a certain extent, depending on the size and type of construction. According to the Road Law 2014, a spare distance between the buildings and the pavement is determined as […]
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Cambodia, Thailand to Temporarily Open New Stueng Bat-Ban Nong Ian Checkpoint Soon
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to temporarily open the new Stung Bot- Ban Nong Ian border checkpoint soon connecting Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province to Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’ spokesman HE Vasim Sorya on 11 October, the plan to open this checkpoint is to boost trade between […]
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Over 2,900 Construction Projects Worth US$3.8 billion Approved in First 8 Months
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has approved a total of 2,901 construction projects during the first eight months of 2021, a 449-project drop compared to the same period last year. According to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the total investment value of the aforementioned projects was US$3,843 […]
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Taiwan to Assist in Modernising Cambodia’s Construction Sector Through Latest Innovations
Taiwan’s Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), an institute funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, has unveiled plans to enter Cambodia’s construction market through its renowned Wow! Taiwan campaign. This large-scale marketing program intends to help connect Taiwanese businesses to local ones, as well as to assist in bringing products, technologies, and innovative services into […]
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What Type of Constructions Does Not a Permit?
After the implementation of the Construction Law in 2019, almost all kinds of construction or demolition works must request a permit or permission from the competent authorities to ensure safety and public order. However, according to Sub-Decree No. 224 on the construction permit, there are some exceptions as follow: • Ground floor construction with a […]
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