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Private Firm Mulls Establishing New Cement Factory in Kampong Speu
- 17 March 2021
A private firm is conducting a feasibility study to build a new cement factory in Kampong Speu province. If built, the factory will be the first one in Kampong Speu and the sixth one nationwide. Kampong Speu Governor Vei Samnang said yesterday that the project is proposed in response to increasing the demand construction sector. “Given the availability of the natural resources in the provinc...
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20 Investment Projects Proposed for Kampong Speu Province
- 16 March 2021
At least twenty new investment projects, mostly clothes and footwear factories, have been proposed to be built in Kampong Speu province in 2021, according to Kampong Speu Provincial Governor Vei Samnang. Governor Samnang told Construction & Property Magazine today that the investors are currently proceeding with their plans, but some of which are being disrupted by the ongoing COVID-19 pand...
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US$4 billion Naga 3 Progressing, Set for Completion in 2025 Despite COVID-19 Crisis
- 10 March 2021
Construction of the US$4 billion Naga 3 complex is progressing smoothly and is scheduled for completion in 2025 despite the COVD-19 crisis, according to NagaCorp’s report on 08 March. To date, construction is at the piling stage and being carried out by the Malaysian company Econpile. This firm has been engaged by Chinese firm MCCI as a sub-contractor to carry out works such as site clearance, ...
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Vietnam Planning US$53 billion 30-year Airport Expansion
- 5 March 2021
Vietnam is planning to raise approximately US$53 billion in an ambitious plan to expand its aviation capacity over the next 30 years, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). US$15.8 billion will be needed in the next 10 years for building and expanding airports across the country with a further US$37 billion between 2030 and 2050. New constructions include the new Long T...
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Ground broken on first river dam at Khmer – Thai border in Battambang
- 4 March 2021
Ground was broken on the Mongkul Borei River dam, the first-ever dam built at the Khmer - Thai border area, on 04 March, marking another rural infrastructure development in Battambang province. The dam is located in Mneas Kal and Kampong Chamlong Krom village in Kamrieng district. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by Battambang Governor HE Nguon Rattanak and representatives of ot...
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Cambodia, Singapore Officially Sign Agreement on Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project
- 4 March 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and Singapore's YCH and Infrastructure Asia (IA) officially signed a framework agreement on the Phnom Penh Logistics Centre on 04 March. As a result, Cambodia has decided to select Singapore's YCH and Infrastructure Asia (IA) as private partners to study and develop the Phnom Penh Logistics Centre project. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Wo...
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New Borey Project to Boost Economic Potential of Dangkor District
- 4 March 2021
Advertorial A large Borey project in Dangkor district Ti Leang Dangkor Green Park has recently announced a new brand ambassador, former Miss Universe 2018 Roeun Nath, together with its news mission to boost the Dangkor district economic potential to the highest extent possible. Located on Prey Sar Road, this new Borey will be constructed on over 20 hectares of land. Besides having many varie...
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Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Takes Another Step Toward Completion
- 2 March 2021
Paving on the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is set to begin soon, while the whole project at this stage is approximately 40% complete. According to the official Facebook page of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, on 02 March, the team has just completed the asphalt paving (ATB-25) on the sample section. Soon, the engineers will start the overall paving process, which marks another s...
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How 3D Printing is Benefiting the Construction Sector
- 1 March 2021
Modern 3D printers can reproduce any real objects with users simply designing a 3D model in a computer, adding raw materials into the printer, and printing them out. The technology is commonly used in the production of all kinds of prototypes from small to large scale. However, how can 3D printers help in the construction sector? How will 3D printers change the construction industry? One-Click ...
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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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