OCIC Developing “Second Diamond Island” on Koh Norea Area
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) is developing a new satellite city, known as the second Koh Pich or Diamond Island in the Koh Norea area. OCIC Chairman Okhna Pung Kheav Se said that the company is filling the area with sand on the Koh Norea area in Chbar Ampov district adjacent to Koh Pich island […]
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Close to 200 Construction Sites in Preah Sihanoukville Called by Land Ministry and Provincial Authority
The Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) in collaboration with the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration have held a public meeting on construction safety and quality with around 195 construction site owners attended, said Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration. During the 4 December meeting, H.E Lao Tip Seiha, Secretary of State of the MLMUPC […]
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Japan Provides US$22 Million on Cambodia’s Clean Water Project
The Japanese government through the Japanese embassy to Cambodia has decided to provide US$22 million in aid to Cambodia for the implementation of the project for the expansion of the water supply system in Pursat province. The money will be used to build a water treatment plant and a clean water supply system in the […]
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Thai Firm Invests in 30MW Solar Project in Banteay Meanchey
Ministry of Mines and Energy is checking the legal procedure on a share purchase agreement of a 30 MW solar project in Banteay Meanchey province. The checking has been made after Thai firm B.Grimm entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares in Ray Power Supply Co., Ltd, with the total share value […]
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135 MW coal-fired power plant in Stung Hav to come online this December
A coal-fired power plant in Stung Hav with the capacity to produce 135 MW is scheduled to start operating this December. The power generated from the plant will play an important part in solving the current power shortage. A senior government official in charge of the power sector said that the plant is the result […]
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At least 3 die, dozens injured in collapsed pagoda in Siem Reap
A pagoda temple building under construction in Siem Reap city collapsed on Monday 2 December, injuring about 20 workers. Local authorities said that the building collapsed in Prasat Kokchak pagoda in Koukchak commune at about 2pm today. At least three people were found dead in the collapsed pagoda building, police said. The victims are workers […]
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The changing demand for residential rental units
As the number of expatriates grows in Cambodia, even though as those staying in Phnom Penh slows down
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CCA to help promote new construction law
The Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) has voiced its support for the newly adopted construction law and will promote the law to its members and beyond. The National Assembly adopted the law on construction in October which was compiled by the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) with inputs provided from experts at […]
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Japan to Support Smart City in Hanoi
Vietnam’s prime minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc presided over the signing of an agreement in October between Japanese company Sumitomo and Vietnamese developer BRG Group to develop a smart city in Hanoi. The $4.2 billion “smart city” will be built on a 272ha site in Dong Anh district in northern Hanoi. The first phase will see […]
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Government official, winners of SCG contractor competition 2019 call on young people to consider skills training
Phnom Penh, Nov 28, 2019 – Expert official and award-winning local builders from the annual SCG contractor competition 2019 have encouraged young people to pursue technical and vocational training for skills currently on high demand in the job market, including in construction sector. Mr. Hing Sideth, director general of TVET general department of the ministry […]
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Thirty-five major Chinese companies interested in investing in Kampong Speu
The Kompong Speu provincial administration said on 27 November that 35 large companies from China were interested in investing in the province. Kompong Speu Provincial Governor, Vei Samnang met with the representatives of the companies who came to explore investment opportunities in the province. The governor told them about the potential of the province, especially […]
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Germany finances US$74 million for developing kingdom’s rural infrastructure
Germany has provided approximately US$74 million for the development of rural power supply projects and rural roads in Cambodia, the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated in a press release on 28 November. H.E Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance signed two agreements with German Ambassador Christian Berger. The first one is an agreement […]
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