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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
From Supply to Manufacturing: a Market Leader’s Perspective
- 28 March 2016
For Meng Leng Eav Co. Ltd, regional economic integration will not result in any significant impact on business. Cambodia’s leading specialist in supplying quality power tools, agricultural, and engineering equipment currently distributes over 10 exclusive and another 5 non-exclusive brands after first establishing the business over 20 years ago. In today’s more competitive environment, the company...
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Setting Up a Joint Venture: the Risks and Realities
- 27 March 2016
Joint ventures (JVs) in the construction industry are common around the world. Although more companies in Cambodia are entering into such business agreements, the concept is still not widely understood here. A contractual JV could be an unincorporated or incorporated arrangement among firms created by a contract, usually referred to as a JV agreement, to develop a specific business opportunity....
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Phnom Penh to Gain More Infrastructure
- 16 March 2016
To cope with the city’s expansion and rapid growth in vehicles, more infrastructure projects are expected to be completed in Phnom Penh before 2020. At the grand opening of the 5 January Overpass (Techno Overpass), Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen approved several more projects for the capital. After acknowledging the ongoing congestion at the Kbal Thnal Sky Bridge, construction will start soon o...
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Industry Leaders to Consider ‘phnom Penh in 2020’ at Gac
- 12 March 2016
A panel of industry leaders will debate what Phnom Penh will look like in 2020 at the 2nd Annual Global Alumni Convention (GAC) on 29-30 January 2016. This annual alumni networking series brings together leaders from industry and governments around a series of interactive panel discussions and social functions to debate the hottest topics facing contemporary Cambodia. The GAC is organised by ID...
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Choosing the Right Asphalt Mixing Plant
- 12 March 2016
Purchasing an asphalt mixing plant is a capital intensive investment and a major decision for road contractors and hot-mix asphalt suppliers. Many factors other than cost need to be carefully evaluated in detail to decide the type and capacity of asphalt mixing plant to invest in. Understanding the different technology and make of asphalt mixing plants is vital to determine the best choice of p...
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Fuxin: Cambodia’s First Steel Building Producer
- 15 January 2016
Steel building products are known as exotic materials for the Cambodian market. But with Fuxin, quality steel building products are now manufactured in the country providing cheaper prices and convenience to clients compared to imports. Founded under the mantra of innovation, Fuxin builds upon almost twenty years experience in roll-forming and building construction. Established in 2011 by a gro...
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Construction on Koh Rong Resort Starts
- 15 January 2016
Having received a 99-year concession to develop a resort on Koh Rong Island in 2008, Cambodia’s Royal Group conglomerate finally broke ground for a five-star hotel on 13 December after years of planning. The hotel, which is a joint venture with a Thailand-based Swiss investor, will consist of 148 luxury rooms. The developer aims to complete the building in December 2016, said Khin Remy, an assi...
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More Than Just a Roof Tile
- 15 January 2016
Roof tiles have long been utilised in classic Cambodian architecture. Despite the nation’s architectural style gradually evolving and integrating more exotic styles and modern design, roof tiles are still commonly used on many public buildings and residential villas. Selecting the right tile however is crucial, and making a badly informed choice of roof tile can result in a long-term headache o...
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Russia to Help Cambodia Develop Nuclear Power
- 15 January 2016
Russia is to help Cambodia build a nuclear power plant to produce cheaper energy in an effort to become increasingly energy self-reliant and increase competitiveness within the integrated region. The MoU on “Cooperation in Nuclear Power Use for Peaceful Development “was one among 10 pacts signed between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev...
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