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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Major Infrastructure Projects Broken Ground in 2020
- 28 December 2020
Although 2020 was not a good year due to the COVD-19 pandemic and the recent floods, the government of Cambodia continuously updates infrastructure development. Thus far, none of the infrastructure projects have been delayed. Projects scheduled to break ground in 2020 have also already begun. Here is the list of the major infrastructure projects that saw ground broken in 2020. 1) NR 2 and 22 Re...
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OCIC Unveils Details of Expressway Project from City Centre to New Airport in Kandal
- 28 December 2020
OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se has revealed details of the expressway linking Phnom Penh city centre to the new Phnom Penh international airport in Kandal province. Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se said in an exclusive interview with Construction & Property Magazine on 19 December that the expressway will be built as a flyover with a total length of 21 kilometres, divided into two phases. ...
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South Korea’s Investment in Cambodia Reaches US$5.7 billion, Becomes Second Biggest Foreign Investor
- 26 December 2020
The Republic of Korea’s investment in Cambodia has reached US$5.7 billion, now standing as the second highest foreign investment in the Kingdom; a large proportion of which has been used for infrastructure development projects. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia HE Park Heung-Kyeong revealed the data during his meeting with the President of the Senate of Cambodia Samdech Say Chhum ...
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Bluebell signs MoU with Oxley to Manage the Peak Mall
- 25 December 2020
Leading Asian Omni brand operator Bluebell Trading Pte. Ltd has recently signed an MoU with Oxley Gem (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to manage the Peak shopping mall project, according to a press release from the company on 24 December. Ashley Micklewright, CEO of Bluebell Group said, “We are delighted to partner with Oxley-Worldbridge in Cambodia, and look forward to delivering one of Asia’s new destinat...
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Phnom Penh Municipality to Take Action Against Encroachers on Canals and Public Land
- 25 December 2020
The Phnom Penh municipality plans to take action on illegal canal and public land encroachment soon, particularly in the western part of Phnom Penh, after deciding to dredge and rebuild 12 drainage systems across the city. The plan was announced in a meeting chaired by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng on 24 December. During the meeting, HE Khuong Sreng said that 12 drainage systems out of...
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Several EU Members Provide Co-financing of US$115 million for Cambodia’s Rural Infrastructure Development
- 25 December 2020
The German development bank KfW, AgenceFrançaise de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have provided US$115 million in co-funding to Cambodia for rural infrastructure development projects in the central area of the country. The agreement was signed recently by the Cambodian government, the German development bank KfW, AFD and the EU representatives, according to a press release iss...
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New Battambang Solar Power Station Over 90% Complete Receives Additional US$45-million in Funding
- 24 December 2020
Chinese firm Risen Energy has injected an additional US$45-million funding into the new 73-megawatt Battambang power plant project, while the construction of the plant is over 90% complete. Risen Energy has received this additional funding in form of debt from DEG and ICCF (The Interact Climate Change Facility, the European Investment Bank, and eleven European Development Finance Institutions)....
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PM Hun Sen to Inaugurate New MPWT Headquarters in January
- 24 December 2020
The new Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) building is scheduled to be officially inaugurated on 22 January 2021 under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol. The minister revealed the details about inauguration during a video-call weekly meeting on 23 December. "The objective of the relocation is to bring together all units un...
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S. Korea Mulls Transforming Former Pailin War Zone Into New Development Area
- 23 December 2020
The South Korean government through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is considering transforming a former war zone in Pailin province into a new development area, according to the Pailin Provincial Administration. In a meeting with the Pailin officials on the morning of 23 December, KOICA representative Ro Hun Chun said that the project is still at the feasibility study stage....
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Ground Broken on 8-Road Renovation Project in Kep Province
- 23 December 2020
Kep Governor HE Som Piseth broke ground on the morning of 23 December on the construction of one red gravel road and 7 DBST roads with a total of length of over 3000 metres. HE Som Piseth said that the rehabilitation of the roads is a new achievement in provincial infrastructure development. Upon completion, these routes will help ease the travel of both locals and tourists. He also requeste...
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