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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Japan to Provide Over US$10 million to Upgrade Vessel Traffic System at SHV Port
- 1 March 2021
Japan will provide grant aid of approximately US$10.8 million to Cambodia to develop and enhance the vessel traffic system (VTS) at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, according to a press release dated 26 February 2021. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation HE Prak Sokhornn and Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro signed the Exchange of Note on the Grant Aid on 01 ...
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Singapore–Malaysia High Speed Line Finally Cancelled
- 27 February 2021
After over seven years of planning, multiple contract signings and withdrawals, the controversial Singapore –Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail link was officially abandoned by the governments of both countries in a final statement on 01 January. Issues over cost, Chinese involvement, timeframes, and Malaysian political concerns dogged the project since its inception. The 350km rail line was intended...
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Kampong Chhnang-Kampong Thom Bridge Second Priority to Kratie-Kompong Thom Bridge
- 26 February 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesman HE Vasim Sorya has said that the proposed bridge connecting Kampong Chhnang to Kampong Thom province, which would become the Kingdom’s longest, is a second priority after the Kratie-Kampong Thom bridge, on which construction is set to begin this year. HE Vasim Sorya said on 25 February that the government is first focusing on the con...
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MPWT: Talks Continue on Korea-funded Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge
- 25 February 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesman Vasim Sorya said that talks between Cambodia and South Korea on the Chroy Chongvar-Svay Chrom Bridge are underway. HE Vasim Sorya said on 25 February that at this point, the talks between the two sides mainly focus on technical matters, while other details will be studied later. “Details such as the construction timeline and the e...
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Spain Mulls Building World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm
- 25 February 2021
Spanish utility Iberdrola is considering investing over US$1.2 billion in a 300MW floating windfarm northwest of Spain and is currently seeking funds from the EU’s Next Generation programme, reported GCR. The scheme is expected to begin this year and become operational by 2026. If approved, it would be the largest floating wind farm built so far and would create more than 2,800 jobs. The fir...
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China to Build Philippines Cargo Rail Link in Largest Project Yet
- 25 February 2021
The government of the Philippines has signed an agreement with China to build a major cargo rail link on the main island of Luzon. Budgeted at approximately US$940m, the Subic-Clark railway project is to be financed by a yet-to-be-negotiated loan from China and will be the largest and most expensive government to government project yet between the two countries. The 71-km, single-track cargo...
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Private Firm Proposes 3-hectare Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Sihanoukville SEZ
- 24 February 2021
A private company is studying the impact of a project to build four wastewater treatment plants on 3 hectares of land in a new Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, according to a meeting between Sihanoukville Deputy Governor Chhin Seng Nguon and the firm on 23 February. This project was proposed by RTM Green Consultancy Co, Ltd with Ms Lok Kim Hiek as its representative. If approved, the projec...
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NagaCorp to Conduct Further Study Before Launching US$350 million Siem Reap Resort
- 23 February 2021
NagaCorp Chairman Tim McNally said that his firm will carefully study further, closely cooperate with the local government, and take into account various views before developing the US$350- million non-casino resort in Siem Reap, according to the GGRAsia on 22 February. McNally’s comment came in response to the recent UNESCO’s concern that the non-casino resort by NagaCorp could cause negative ...
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New Convention Centre to Open on NR1 in Early 2022
- 22 February 2021
A new convention centre by Peng Huoth Group- PH Grand Hall - is set to open in the Boeung Snor area along NR1 in early 2022. Located 2km from the Monivong Bridge in Borey Peng Huoth Grand Star Platinum (Boeung Snor), the project is a five-star convention centre that upon completion can accommodate thousands of guests for conferences, exhibitions, weddings, and other gatherings. The Boeung Sn...
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US$100 million Housing Development Project Launched in Sihanoukville
- 22 February 2021
The US$100-million Lorn City Lotus Sea housing development project will be soon built on over 66 hectares of land in Prey Nop district of Sihanoukville, after sales were launched on 22 February. The launch ceremony was presided over by Sihanoukville Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun and Senator HE Neak Oknha Ly Yong Phat, along with hundreds of participants. Located in Bit Trang commune of Prey Nu...
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