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PM: Infrastructure One Among Six Boosters Behind Cambodia’s Economic Recovery
- 21 April 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that the well-connected infrastructure across the country is one of the other six main drivers of economic recovery and the success of the Khmer New Year celebration. During the new Phnom Penh flood prevention system inauguration ceremony on 20 April, PM Hun Sen said the six factors behind the happy travel during the new year are peace, infrastructu...
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Cambodian Gov’t Shifts Focus to Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development
- 20 April 2022
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has unveiled three action plans to reduce risks and disasters in the transportation sector through the quality improvement of infrastructure development. MPWT Secretary of State HE Chuon Vin said during the progress follow-up meeting on Tuesday 19 April that one of the most important actions is to build climate-resilient transport infrastructure...
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New Concrete Bridge Connecting Pak Klang & Koh Yor in Koh Kong Planned
- 20 April 2022
The government has decided to build a new concrete bridge connecting Pak Klang commune to Kor Yor in Koh Kong province, replacing the old steel bridge to facilitate the travel of people and tourists. Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen unveiled the project during the inauguration of a new flood protection system Phnom Penh on Wednesday 20 April. The new concrete bridge will be built and funded by...
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US$34-million Japan-Funded Flood Protection & Drainage System Inaugurated
- 20 April 2022
A US$36-million Japan-funded flood protection and drainage system phase 4 in Phnom Penh has been officially inaugurated, playing a vital role in urban development in the capital. The inauguration ceremony was held on 20 April under the presidency of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen. The project took 36 months to be constructed, starting from December 2018. The full system includes the const...
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Cambodia’s Largest Construction Expo Held Once More in 2022, Jump-starting the Sector
- 20 April 2022
The largest construction exhibition in Cambodia, organised by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA), will be held by the end of 2022 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre after being suspended in 2020 and held online in 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. This return to a fully-fledged event is expected to help jump-start the construction and real estate market recovery after...
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Cambodia, Japan Inaugurate Multiple Education Facilities in Battambang
- 19 April 2022
Multiple infrastructure and facilities within the Battambang Provincial Teacher Education College have recently been inaugurated under the presidency of Education Minister HE Hang Chuon Naron and Japan Embassy representative Karimata Atsushi. Those facilities include an administration building with 2 floors and 29 rooms, a teaching building with 3 floors and 30 classrooms, an IT & Library b...
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Non-SEZ Investment Value at US2-billion in First two months of 2022, Over 230% Rise Y-o-Y
- 19 April 2022
The number of investment projects based outside special economic zones (SEZ) that were registered with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in the first two months of 2022 was recorded at 35 projects with a total investment of value of approximately US$2 billion. According to a recent Ministry of Economy and Finance report, the project numbers increased by 14 projects compared to t...
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Gov’t Approves Over 650 Construction Projects Worth US$137m in Two Months of 2022
- 19 April 2022
During the first two months of 2022, a total of 652 construction projects were approved with an estimated investment value of over US$137 million, according to a recent report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The approved construction projects during these two months declined by 207 projects compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the investment value also dropped by 88.9%. ...
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Eyes Back on Phnom Penh’s Property Market
- 19 April 2022
By Eric Wong Chon Lap While many business sectors in Cambodia struggle to keep afloat from the current COVID-19 wave, property buyers are expanding their portfolios. As all businesses reopened and restrictions lifted, more attention has been drawn back to the Cambodian property market as investors demand first or second homes. With the government’s policies supporting property purchases in t...
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Over 1,000 Construction Sites in Angkor Park Inspected
- 18 April 2022
During the first quarter of 2022, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) inspected, consulted, and provided technical assistance to home construction sites for 1029 families in Angkor Park within the Angkor Archaeological Park. According to an ANA announcement on 12 April, the inspection has been done to ensure safety and public order within the park. Before building or renovating any houses, a...
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Iron & Steel Imports Value in Q1 at US$84 million, 3.5% Y-o-Y Increase
- 18 April 2022
The value of steel and steel imports in Q1 2022 was US$84 million, an increase of 3.5% compared to the same period last year, according to the three-month report of the General Department of Customs and Excise. In March alone, the value of steel and steel imports amounted to US$26.29 million, the report added. During the first quarter, the GDCE collected a total of duties of approx. US$590 m...
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Indonesia’s First High-Speed Railway to Start First Trial in November
- 18 April 2022
Indonesia’s first high-speed railway connecting the country's largest cities of Jakarta and Bandung is set to begin a test run in November in time for the G20 meeting in Bali, reported GCR. After a difficult six-year construction period, the project is now at 80% completion, according to the governor of West Java province Ridwan Kamil. With test runs expected in November this year, the actua...
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