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New Law Allows More Foreign Workers Amid High Labour Demand in Construction Sector
Photo: the print.in The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training announced in a Prakas that companies are now allowed to employ more foreign workers if they cannot find enough local staff, amid a high demand for labour in the construction sector. According to the Prakas published on 14 August 2020, companies are now permitted to […]
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Basic Work Completed for 17-hectare Landfill in Sihanoukville
The responsible team has already completed the basic works such as demining and clearing the landscape for the 17-hectares million landfill project in Sihanoukville, according to a meeting between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the responsible firm on 26 August. Located in Prey Nob district, the project cost US$5 million and is […]
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Hong Kong Firm Builds a Unique Style Rainwater Collection System in Battambong
Hong Kong architecture firm Orient Occident Atelier has built an unique rainwater collection system in Snoeng village of Battambong province, to mitigate drought and provide clean water to the community. According to DeZeen, the project comprises of two water halls building with the loose and honeycomb brickwork structure to purified water before usage. The first […]
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First Wellhead Platform of Apsara Oil Field Complete, Going Online This Year
The construction of the minimum facility wellhead platform (Mini-Platform) for the Apsara oil is completed, while the first oil production is expected to be within this year. According to KrisEnergy’s press release on 27 August, the company has completed the mini-platform for Cambodia’s maiden oil field in Indonesia on 25 August. This fabricated structure is […]
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Controversial China-backed Koh Kong Airport to Complete First Phase This Year
The massive controversial Dara Sakor Aiport Project in Koh Kong province is set to see completion of the first phase of construction by the end of this year. The announcement was made during a meeting between Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havanna and Chairman of the Board of Union Development Company […]
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Government Approves US$40 million Solar Power Plant in Banteay Meanchey
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on 25 August gave the green light to Ray Power Supply Co., Ltd to invest US$39.8 million to build a 30-megawatt solar power plant in Banteay Meanchey province. Located in Russey Khang and Samrong Thom villages of Preah Net Preah district, the project is expected to create […]
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Exclusive Interview: IKO International’s Business Strategies in Cambodia
Roof shingle is an innovative technology in the field of construction or can be considered as a new product for Cambodia. Therefore, to provide knowledge related to this new field, Construction & Property Magazine’s reporter sat down and interviewed with a representative of IKO, a leading international firm specializing in roof shingles. Not only sharing […]
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Two Chinese Firms to Invest in PPSEZ Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Sample picture Two new Chinese firms plan to build electronic manufacturing factories in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSEZ), despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. According to a post on the Phnom Penh SEZ Facebook page in mid-August, the pandemic has affected various sectors and in particular the supply chain in manufacturing companies. Businesses in […]
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Cambodia, Japan Discuss Port Development in Sihanoukville
Cambodia and Japan have recently discussed the development of new deep container ports in Sihanoukville, aiming to expand economic activities between the two nations. The project was raised for discussion during the two-day official visit of the Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in Cambodia on August 21-22. The discussion is timely given that Cambodia […]
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Mekong Homes Unveils Affordable Housing Model
The Mekong Homes project by ISI Steel has launched a new affordable house model to fulfil the needs of small and medium land plot owners in Cambodia. Launched on 14 August, the event hosted real estate developers and microfinance partners from over 80 institutions who expressed optimism and plan to collaborate with Mekong Homes. Through […]
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