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Hcmc Spending Billions to Avert Floods
- 28 November 2016
Municipal authorities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam have announced plans to spend billions of dollars over the next five years to prevent the catastrophic flooding that inundates the city during the monsoon. The USD4.4 billion proposal includes plans to construct tidal defences, drain upgrades, reservoir construction and sewage treatment plants to help divert water which floods the city after ju...
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The Penthouse Foundation Works Complete
- 8 November 2016
After breaking ground in March this year, foundation works on the 5-star condominium The Penthouse Residence are complete with basement and structural works to follow. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh’s fast-growing riverside commune along Sothearos Boulevard in front of Sofitel Phokeethra Hotel and Aeon Mall, the Penthouse is built to international standards and with the latest, innovative b...
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Norway to Build World’s First Floating Tunnel
- 4 October 2016
To reduce travel time across the country’s stunning but un-crossable fjords, Norway is considering building the world’s first floating underwater tunnel, according to Business Insider. A fjord is a deep, narrow and elongated sea or lakedrain, with steep land on three sides. The west side of Norway is made up of 1,190 fjords, which make it very hard to travel along the country's coastline. Cu...
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Bosch Reports Double-digit Growth Over 5 Years
- 4 October 2016
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, saw double-digit growth in 2015, celebrating its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth since entering the Cambodian market in 2010. Founded in 1886 in Germany, Robert Bosch supplies six business lines in Cambodia; automotive aftermarket, power tools, security systems, drive and control, thermotechnology, and household applianc...
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Archetype Group Partner With Ifc’s Edge
- 4 October 2016
Archetype Group has signed an agreement to partner with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on EDGE; a software, standard and green building certification system for emerging markets, according to a statement from the company. The move has come says Archetype in response to a greater emphasis increasingly being placed on sustainability throughout Asia. IFC, which is a member of the Worl...
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Siem Reap Goes Green With Rinnai
- 4 October 2016
The expensive headache of heating water for the businesses and people in Siem Reap will soon come to an end after Rinnai green water heating solutions officially arrived in the nation’s tourist hub. Rinnai is a Japanese water heating solutions company established in 1920 and enjoys a global reputation for its sustainable and energy efficient products.The brand has been available in Cambodia mar...
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The Role of Construction Project Manager Explained
- 4 October 2016
The process of developing a project from scratch to completion involves a workforce of hundreds. Among them, the Project Manager is among the top men who help bring the design to reality. To learn more the role and responsibilities of a Project Manager, Construction and Property Magazine spoke exclusively with Mr. Chin Hok, Chief Executive Officer at Diamond Island City which manages dozens of pro...
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Jcb Launches New Midi Excavators
- 4 October 2016
Building on the successful introduction of next generation 6, 8, 9 and 10 tonne midi excavators last year, JCB is releasing four additional models, with operating weights of 4.8-5.7 tonnes. JCB is the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment. With 22 factories around the world, the company manufactures more than 300 different machines serving various industries especially th...
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Asean Needs Usd2 Trillion for Infrastructure by 2030
- 4 October 2016
The six leading ASEAN economies will need to spend around USD2.1 trillion on infrastructure construction by 2030 to provide for their growing urban populations according to HSBC bank. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam have been identified as the ASEAN nations most in need of modernising their power and transport networks in reaction to rapid urbanisation and an e...
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Vietnam Opens World’s Biggest Aerial Tramway
- 4 October 2016
The world’s largest aerial tramway has been completed across Ha Long Bay in north Vietnam. Built by Austrian engineer Doppelmayr/Garaventa, the 2,165m tramway is suspended from two concrete towers, the larger of which is nearly 190m high. The double-decker cabins are also the largest ever built and are able to carry 230 passengers each. Privately financed by Vietnamese developer Sun Group Co...
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Architect 3d Prints Earthquake Proof House
- 4 October 2016
A Chinese architecture firm has 3D-printed a villa for use in the countryside which it claims can withstand an earthquake measuring 8 on the Richter scale. Huashang Tengda developed a massive, new 3D printer for the two-storey, 400sq. foot villa on- site in 45 days. The structure used 20 tons of concrete to create walls which are 25cm thick. An 8.0 earthquake would usually even cause serious da...
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Singapore, Malaysia Agree on High-speed Rail Link
- 4 October 2016
Singapore and Malaysia signed an historic MOU in July after three years of negotiations, finalising construction of a high-speed rail link between the city-state and Kuala Lumpur. The MOU covers technical parameters, the commercial model, customs clearance, safety and security, the regulatory framework, as well as project management. A formal bilateral agreement will be signed in Q4. From 20...
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