Construction Focus
Gov’t Pushes for Renewable Energy Investment to Meet Growing Demand
Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen, has emphasised the importance of investing in renewable energy to meet Cambodia’s growing electricity demand. Speaking at a get-together with people on 14 March in Veal Veng district, Pursat province, Samdech Hun Sen highlighted that electricity is not only a necessity of daily consumption but also a major industrial […]
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New Economic Pole to Help Strengthen Cambodia-Thailand Border Trade Partners
Cambodia has revealed its plans to create a fourth economic pole along the Cambodian-Thai border, aiming to boost economic growth and trade in the agricultural sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, HE Minister Dit Tina, during a meeting with HE Cherdkiat Atthakor, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the […]
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Gov’t Invests US$1.34 Billion in Loans, 64% to Infrastructure in 2022
The Cambodian government withdrew US$1.34 billion from concessional loans in 2022, with 64% of the amount being utilised for infrastructure development, according to the Cambodian Public Debt Statistics Bulletin. The funds were allocated to various infrastructure sectors; US$446 million for transportation, US$105 million for energy, US$138 million for irrigation and US$68 million for water […]
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Chinese Shoe Factory to Relocate from Myanmar to Cambodia, Citing Political Stability and Investment Incentives
Alvin Su, a Chinese footwear company, has announced its decision to relocate its shoe factory from Myanmar to Cambodia due to the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar, according to a meeting between the Ministry of Labour and the Board of Directors of the shoe company Alvin Sukali on 13 March 2023. “The main reason for […]
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Siem Reap Takes Serious Action Against Air Pollution with New Measures
Siem Reap provincial authorities have implemented a series of measures aimed at reducing air pollution in the area. In a recent instruction dated 7 March 2023, the province has set out specific steps to prevent and control air pollution in the region. Among the measures included in the instruction are: Measures to prevent forest fires, […]
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MOI Instructs Phnom Penh Authority to Regulate Parking Lots and Stop Construction on Public Land
HE Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Ministry of Interior, has instructed the Phnom Penh Capital Administration to organise public parking lots in various locations and prevent illegal construction and business activities on public or roadside land. This instruction was given during the closing ceremony of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration’s 2022 […]
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Vietnam Invests Nearly US$76m to Connect Quang Nam Province to Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand
Vietnam is set to invest over US$75.8 million to construct a 90km road upgrade project connecting Quang Nam province to the Central Highlands region and neighbouring countries: Lao, Cambodia and Thailand. The project, which was launched by the transport ministry and provincial People’s Committee, will renovate 74km of NR14E from 2021 to 2025, with the […]
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CDC Approves Three New Projects Worth US$15.2m in Svay Rieng, Kampong Speu & Phnom Penh
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given the green light for three new investment projects in the country’s manufacturing sector, with a combined value of US$15.2 million. According to the CDC, the projects are set to create 3,365 jobs across Kampong Speu, Svay Rieng, and Phnom Penh. DUN TAI GARMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., […]
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Pursat Province has 49 Mining Businesses & Over 1K Enterprises Operating
Pursat province has 49 mining businesses, including sand dredging, red clay chalk, construction stone, and marble while more than 1,000 enterprises linked to the sector rare currently operating in the province, as reported by HE Khoy Rida, Pursat Provincial Governor, on 7 March 2023. Of the 1,162 companies and enterprises in the province, there are […]
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France Provides €500K Grant for Feasibility Study of Bak Kheng Water Supply Phase 3
The French Ministry of Economy has granted around Euro 500,000 to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority for the feasibility study of the third phase of the Bak Kheng water supply project. This grant was confirmed during the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement on 9 March with the participation of HE Long Naro, Director […]
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