Real Estate Developers Set Plans for Post-Pandemic Expansions

By Eric Wong Chon Lap Almost two years into the pandemic, although some real estate companies are still struggling to survive, or to be remain competitive in the market, major real estate developers and players have been able to quickly adapt to the unexpected situation, capitalizing on the diverse income stream they have built. Some developers have even utilized this pandemic as opportunities ...

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What is social land concession & how to obtain it legally?

Since 2008, at least 30,000 hectares of land have been provided to more than 50,000 poor families across the kingdom with the social land concession policy known as the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development (LASED). What is a social land concession? Who are eligible to obtain the free land? And what are the requirements? According to Sub-Decree No.19 dated 19 March 2003, social...

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Construction of Stueng Bat Border Checkpoint & New Road Connecting to NR5 30% Complete

As of November 30, 2021, the construction of the Khmer-Thai Stueng Bat border checkpoint and the new road connecting to NR5 has been over 30% completed, according to the inspection by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and the NEDA delegations of Thailand. MPWT’s Secretary of State Yit Bonna said that the Ministry is currently reviewing and accelerating the construction work to a...

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NR148 from Stung Hav Roundabout to SHV Port Over 40% Complete

Construction of the 18km long NR148, from Stung Hav roundabout to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port has been over 40% completed as of November, according to the inspection by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 2 December. HE Sun Chanthol said that this inspection is to ensure the quality of the construction, while the 40% work progress is approximately 1.55% faster than sched...

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Cambodia Granted Right from Sinovac to Set Up Vaccine Production Plants Locally

Cambodia has been licensed by a Chinese company to produce Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines, with support from the Chinese government and the Cambodian government. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen at the inauguration of 37 roads and two water treatment plants in Sihanoukville on 2 December. A local company had been granted the right to produce the Sinovac vaccine in Cambo...

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US$200 million SHV Port Expansion Project in Bidding Stage; Construction to Begin in 2022

The Sihanoukville deep-sea port expansion project phase 1 is now in the bidding for contractor stage after the layout design has been finally completed with the construction expected to begin in 2022. HE Lou Kim Chhon, Director General of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, said on 30 November that if construction starts in 2022 as planned, the completion will be in 2025. According to the initial...

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Cambodia’s Largest & First Virtual Construction Exhibition Begins Today

The 2021 Cambodia Construction Industry Expo by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA), the kingdom’s largest annual construction exhibition, has begun today virtually, reflecting the association’s long-term vision toward digitalisation as a resilient response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Being held from 2 to 4 December, the expo is showcasing thousands of products from hundreds of bo...

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S. Korea innovates cement-based composite to make concrete generate and store electricity

Engineers from three major universities in South Korea—Incheon National University, Kyung Hee University and Korea University—have recently unveiled an innovation known as a cement-based composite that will make concrete surfaces of buildings generate and store electricity. According to the Global Construction Review report, with this innovation installed, the structure can generate and store e...

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PM Hun Sen Inaugurates 37-Road Project & 2 Wastewater Treatment Plants in SHV

Multiple infrastructure development projects in Sihanoukville built with over US$300 million from the national budget have been inaugurated under the presence of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. During the ceremony on Thursday 2 December, PM Hun Sen stated that government intends to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone which is why it is necessary to build...

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More Standardised Landfills Planned for Multiple Provinces Nationwide

The government plans to build more standardised landfills in multiple provinces nationwide to contribute to improving the efficiency of waste management. The plan was unveiled by HE Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, during a visit to landfill in Sihanoukville that has just been put into use. Speaking to the media during the visit on 30 November, he explained t...

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Cambodia to Build More Water Treatment Plants in All Coastal & Riverside Provinces

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that Cambodia will build more standardised sewage systems and wastewater treatment plants in all coastal and riverside provinces to promote sustainable development. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 1 December. "Modern cities do not need only big beautiful roads and high-r...

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PM Embraces “Khmer Can Do It” Motto: Cambodia Puts Best Effort to Self-Finance Infrastructure Projects

Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has proudly embraced the “Khmer Can Do It” slogan, stating Cambodia will put its best effort to self-finance and build its own infrastructure development projects if possible, aiming to reduce reliance on FDI or development partners. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 01 December. ...

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