Bentley Systems Announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program
Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has announced the finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards program. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. […]
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Chom Chao Flyover and Underpass Construction 55% Complete
Construction on the Chom Chao flyover and underpass is now 55% complete and is scheduled for completion by 2021, according to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport. Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport Sam Piseth said on 26 September that the team are currently actively working on the flyover […]
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Developments with Easy Access More Alluring to Investors
By Eric Wong Chon Lap Cambodians are demanding more and better homes. As a result, urban developments such as units, semi-detached houses, townhouses and shophouses within the Phnom Penh vicinity are becoming an appealing investment option. Units, semi-detached houses, townhouses and shophouses in Phnom Penh’s primary market have seen prices go up. This upward trend […]
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US Firms Mull Exporting Infrastructure Components to Cambodia
Large US firms are considering exporting components and equipment used for infrastructure development to Cambodia, according to a meeting between those firms and the Ministry of Mines and Energy last week. Those US large firms include Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Amazon, Bell Texton, Ford, and Visa. During the meeting, the firms are also planning to invest in […]
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Australia Gifts eWater Source Modelling Platform to Cambodia
The Australian Government has officially gifted to Cambodia access to Australia’s national water modelling platform or eWater Source to help strengthen Cambodia’s irrigation infrastructure and management. The official giving ceremony was presided over by Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology HE Lim Kean Hor and Australian Ambassador to Cambodia HE Pablo Kang. eWater Source, Australia’s […]
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New US$3-million Olympic Stadium Swimming Pool to Officially Opened
The new US$3-million international-standard swimming pool of the National Olympic Stadium will be officially opened on 28 September, after construction was completed in April. The opening ceremony was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh and joined by representatives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, and the National Olympic Committee of […]
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Land Encroachers Ordered to Demolish Properties Immediately for SR Road Renovation
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has called for the demolition of any illegally-built properties that affect the renovation of 38 roads within 10 days starting from 23 September onward. According to the announcement on 23 September, the illegally-built properties includes those located on public roads, walkways, canals, and other state lands, especially the locations needed […]
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Government Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline to 31 October
The Cambodian government has decided to extend the property tax payment deadline to 31 October 2020, according to an official notice from the General Department of Taxation (GDT)’s on 25 September. The deadline was originally set for 30 September. However, since many property owners have yet to pay their tax, the GDT decided to extend […]
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Japanese Firm to Light Up 34 Sihanoukville Roads with 5,300 Smart Lights
Sihanouk Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun has allowed Minebea (Cambodia) to install 5,300 smart lights on 34 roads in Sihanoukville, according to the Sihanouk Provincial Administration on 25 September. Vice President of Minebea Mr Kei Nishihara said that the lights are 58-watt smart LEDs, which can save up to 60% of electricity and yet provide adequate […]
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RMA Launches Mahindra RoadMaster G90 and JCB 3DX with Special Discounts
RMA Cambodia has launched the Mahindra RoadMaster G90 and the JCB 3DX, affordable yet effective machinery that can help raise standards of infrastructure construction in Cambodia to another level. Held on 23 September at Himawari Hotel, the launch event was presided over by RMA Cambodia CEO Ngorn Saing and was joined by Mahindra Export Manager […]
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ADB Revises 2020 Cambodia Growth Forecast Upward, Construction Sector Still at Risk
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently re-forecast Cambodia’s economic growth to rebound to 5.9% by 2021, yet the construction and garment sectors remain at risk. The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Update also projected that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambodian GDP would drop by 4% in 2020, which is better compared to the previous […]
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Telegram Group to Promote CCA Members’ Business Profiles
The Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) is launching a new Telegram group to raise the business profiles of its members amid the pandemic. CCA Secretariat General Manager Mr Chhiv Sivpheng said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the association is trying its best to help its members by creating a Telegram group. “The member can submit the […]
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