Construction Focus
Gov’t Approved two Investment projects worth US$ 10.4m in Kandal province
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently approved two investment projects worth a total of US$10.4 million in Kandal Province and Phnom Penh, according to a statement released on the CDC website on 24 April 2023. The first investment project, "FITLY APPAREL CO., LTD," will invest US$5.3 million in establishing a garment factory located in Ang Keo Village, Sangkat Choam Cha...
Read MoreSihanouk Ville Has 1006 High-rise Buildings while 614 Frozen Buildings Await for Solution
As of today in Sihanoukville, there are a total of 1,006 high-rise buildings while among that, 614 frozen buildings have been waiting for the proper solution. According to the official report received by the Construction and Property Magazine, there are a total of 902 high-rise buildings in Sihanoukville, a total of 1006 projects including : - 59 projects, equivalent to 86 buildings, in Sang...
Read MoreBattambang Independence Monument Nears Completion with 85% Progress
The construction of Battambang's Independence Monument is almost complete, with a progress of 85%, according to the Battambang Provincial Administration on 24 April 2023. The monument is set to be finished by the end of April or early May 2023, allowing the construction of the surrounding roads to commence. The construction team has been working tirelessly to ensure the completion of the Indepe...
Read MoreGOV’t Licenses Five Companies to Inspect Vehicles at 23 Locations
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued licenses to five companies to carry out technical vehicle inspections at 23 locations across Cambodia. According to the inauguration ceremony of the Vehicle Technical Inspection Center (Cheek) of Cambodia Motor VHICK Inc. Securities Company (CMVIC) Samrong Andet Branch on 21 April 2023, CMVIC has received the most licenses with 19 locations,...
Read MoreThe first phase of deep-sea port construction to Commence on May 1
Cambodia's first deep-sea port construction is set to begin on May 1, marking a significant milestone in the country's water transportation and logistic infrastructure. According to HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, the first phase of the 14.5-meter deep-water container port in Sihanoukville will commence construction under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Sen. During...
Read MoreJapan Approves Ambitious $13.5 Billion Casino Project, A Game-Changer for Country’s Tourism Industry
The Japanese government has given the green light to the country’s first-ever legal casino project, set to transform the nation’s tourism industry. The initial investment cost for the ambitious project is estimated to be 1.8tn yen (approximately US$13.5 billion) and is expected to be completed in 2029. According to The Guardian, the MGM Resorts International and Orix-led casino complex in Osaka...
Read MoreBeulah’s STH BNK Project to become Australia’s Tallest Building with US$2bn Investment
Beulah, a prominent developer, has been given the green light by the Victorian government to proceed with the STH BNK project, which will be Australia's tallest building upon completion. The $2bn project will consist of two towers, with the first one towering over the nation's current tallest skyscraper, the Q1 building, at a height of 366 metres, while the other will be 288 metres tall. The de...
Read MoreThe Gov’t Plans to Establish International Standard Laboratory to Prevent Animal Diseases
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced plans to establish an international standard laboratory in Sitbo commune, Kandal province, aimed at preventing animal diseases and promoting the safety of animal products. In a recent meeting on 21 April 2023 to review the project budget, Minister Dith Tina emphasized the importance of setting up all sub-sector laboratories in on...
Read MoreCambodia’s Air Travel Rebounds with Over 870k Passengers and over 6.6k Flights in Q1 2023
Cambodia's air travel has shown a remarkable growth of 872,049 passengers and 6,699 flights in the first quarter of 2023, according to HE Sin Chanseryvutha, Secretary of State for Civil Aviation. This is a positive sign for Cambodia's aviation industry, which was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. March 2023 saw a significant increase in the number of inbound and outbound flights, with...
Read MoreCambodia’s First Sports Village Completed for the 2023 SEA Games
The 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, scheduled to be held in Cambodia, are set to be a grand celebration of sports and culture. To host this very splendid event, the Sports Village for the 2023 SEA Games was officially inaugurated on the evening of 20 April 2023 under the presidency of Samdech Pich Sena Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense, and Chairman of the National Or...
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