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US$91 million Needed to Fix Flood-damaged Roads
The Cambodian government has estimated that approximately US$91 million is needed to repair over 3,000km of flood-damaged infrastructure. However, as of 24 November, the Ministry of Economy and Financed has approved only US$15 million for three prioritised provinces. Ministry of Rural Development spokesman Chan Daron revealed this information during a press conference on the morning […]
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Chinese Firm to Build US$1.1 billion Coal-fired Power Plant in Koh Kong
Chinese firm Sinosteel Engineering & Technology last week signed an agreement with Botum Sakor Energy to build a US$1.1 billion 700-megawatt coal-fired power in Koh Kong, according to yicaiglobal.com. Sinosteel Equipment & Engineering will receive the money and take charge of the design, procurement and supply of the equipment and materials as well as construction […]
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Thai Air Con Manufacturer to Expand Business to Cambodia
Thai air-conditioner and solar power manufacturer PPJ Engineering Co Ltd is planning to expand its business to Cambodia next year as local demand increases thanks to the construction sector boom. According to the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to Thailand, Mr Somkiat Limcharunthon, general manager of PPJ. Engineering Co Ltd gave assurances that the company will […]
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PP-SHV Expressway 27% Complete, Expected to Finish on Schedule Despite Pandemic
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has confirmed that construction of the country’s first-ever expressway will be completed as planned, although the COVID-19 crisis has slightly affected the construction process. Spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport HE Vasim Sorya said on 20 November that as of November, construction is 27% complete, […]
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Discover Innovative learning Journey Virtually at LED Expo Thailand + LIGHT ASEAN 2020
The Virtual Exhibition LED Expo Thailand + LIGHT ASEAN 2020 is on-going and approaching the end by today. Mr Kitti Sukhumtanti, Vice President, the electrical and electronics unit of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) revealed that LED Expo Thailand, this year organized as ‘The Virtual Exhibition’ offers the most suitable solution for our LED […]
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New MPWT Headquarters 95% Complete, Official Inauguration Soon
The construction of the new Ministry of Public Work and Transport (MPWT) headquarters in Russey Keo district is almost complete and is scheduled to be inaugurated soon. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said on 19 November that the construction is 95% complete, and there is still some remaining work such as cleaning works, interior decorating, […]
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MPWT: No Official Confirmation from S. Korea on Chroy Chongvar-Svay Chrom Bridge
Although local news outlets are claiming that the South Korean President has confirmed helping Cambodia build Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom bridge, a Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MWPT)’s spokesman has said that the ministry has yet to receive any official documents from South Korea regarding the project. MWPT spokesman HE Va Simsorya told Construction & […]
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Cambodia’s Latest Energy Plan to Bring in More National Gas Power Plants
The Cambodian government plans to build more natural gas power plants in response to the latest-update power development plan, which aims to diversify sources of energy. According to the recently updated energy plan released by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Cambodia plans to use natural gas to generate up to 3,600 megawatts of power […]
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Kep to Build Tourism Seaport on Koh Tonsay Island
The Kep provincial administration has revealed plans to build a Koh Tonsay tourism port , with a firm is currently proceeding with an environmental and social impact assessment. Deputy governor of Kep province HE Ol Phirun said on 18 November that the tourism seaport project has the backing of the ADB and a local firm […]
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Kampot Administration Approves Three Infrastructure Development Projects
The Kampot provincial administration has approved three provincial infrastructure development projects worth more than US$3 million, which all of them are scheduled for implementation by the end of 2020. This approval was revealed during the meeting chaired Kampot Governor HE Cheav Tai on November 17. According to Fresh News, this project includes building and repairing […]
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