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Renovation on NR58 complete, scheduled to open by late February
The renovation on National Road 58 from Banteay Meanchey to Oddar Meanchey has been completed and will be officially inaugurated on 26 February 2020. According to a report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the inauguration ceremony will be presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. The renovation project has a total […]
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PM Hun Sen breaks ground on Korean-funded NR 2 and 22 upgrade
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen together with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia Park Heung Kyeong presided over the ground-breaking ceremony on 11 February of the National Road No. 2 and 22 improvement project, connecting Takmao to Angk Ta Saom. The restoration section of National Road No.2 covers a total length of […]
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Government to transform Sihanoukville to be a second Shenzhen
The Royal Government of Cambodia has confirmed its plan to transform Sihanoukville into an industrial city with special economic zones and manufacturing for exports, similar to the Shenzhen industrial city of China. Speaking at the Public Forum on Macroeconomic Management and Budget Law for 2020 on 6 February, H.E. Vongsey Visoth said that the government […]
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Construction on expansion of Russian Blvd begins 10 February
After Phnom Penh Municipality started construction on expanding the northern section of Russian Federation Boulevard on 10 February, authorities have requested drivers to commute with caution. According to an announcement issued on 10 February, the main part of the project is expanding the northern side of Russian Federation Blvd, from the Total gas station to […]
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Government approves new construction material factory in Kampong Speu province
The Ministry of Environment has recently approved a new US$5-million construction material factory in Kampong Speu province, after completing the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (IESIA). The approval was given during the Inter-Ministerial Meeting, chaired by H.E Neth Pheakra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment on 6 February 2020. Located in Prey Romduol […]
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5th Annual PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards follows banner year for Khmer condo development
Asia’s most respected real estate honours renewed its call for the most award-worthy development firms and projects in Cambodia with the announcement of the timeline for the 2020 PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards, presented by Hitachi Elevators and Escalators. The fifth edition of Cambodia’s most prestigious real estate awards programme will be staged at a black-tie […]
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EuroCham to host exclusive talk on Real Estate Market Trends in Phnom Penh
EuroCham is hosting an exclusive breakfast talk on Real Estate Market Trends in Phnom Penh on 13 February. To be held at the Himawari Hotel at 7.30am, the event will include a keynote presentation by Mr Sorn Seap, one of the most knowledgeable real estate experts in Cambodia and the CEO of Key Real Estate […]
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Government approves 1,000MW coal-fired power plant
The Council of the Ministers has approved two coal-fired power projects with a capacity of nearly 1,000MW, to help fulfil the high demand in power consumption in the kingdom. The coal-fired power projects were approved in a meeting of the Council of the Ministers held on 7 February. The first project is a 265MW coal-fired […]
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Phnom Penh Mega Mall 99.4% complete, expected to open by Q4 this year
Construction of Phnom Penh Mega Mall is currently 99.4% complete and is expected to open for operation by Q4 of 2020, which is another delay from last year’s announcement. According to the president and CEO of the Hassan (Cambodia) Development Mr Olvy Othsaman, the original plan for the opening was in Q3 this year. However, […]
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Tbong Khmum province to have new dual-function canal system
Tbong Khmum Municipality, together with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, will jointly build a new dual-function canal system in Krouch Chmar district to help facilitate water supply for local people. According to a Ministry press release, the canal is a dual-function waterway which helps provide water supply during the dry season […]
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