Construction Focus
PM Predicts 2022 Economic Growth at Over 5%; Stating No More COVID Shutdowns
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has forecasted Cambodia’s 2022 economic growth at over 5% as economic activities begin to recover after the reopening on 1 November, stating there will be no more backward moving after this. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the Cambodia-China Friendship Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge and […]
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Gov’t to Spend US$2.3bn on Infrastructure Development; 100 bridges to be Built
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has announced that Cambodia plans to spend over US$2.3 billion of the national budget to develop infrastructure nationwide and at least US$100 million will be used to build hundreds of bridges across small rivers and water streams. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the […]
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PM Hun Sen Urges G7 Countries to Invest in Cambodia’s Infrastructure Through its B3W
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has strongly welcomed and urged the G7 countries to invest in building more infrastructure in Cambodia, especially through its newly-announced Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative. PM Hun Sen made this remark during the inauguration of the Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge Stung Trang-Krouch Chhmar and the groundbreaking ceremony of NR71C on […]
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Gov’t to Inaugurate Five Infrastructure Projects & Break Ground on Several Others in 2022
After the country’s reopening on 1 November, the Cambodian government has jump-started the economy by restarting operations in almost all sectors. Infrastructure development is one of those that the government has put significant effort and resources into. In early November, several ministries have been inaugurated and saw ground broken on. On Tuesday 23 November, Prime […]
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PM Hun Sen Inaugurates Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge, Breaks Ground on NR71C
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen presided over the official inauguration of the Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge, as well as the groundbreaking ceremony for the NR71C construction project on 23 November. The Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge connects the west bank of Mekong River at Boeung Deng village, Stung Trang district in Kampong Cham province […]
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Four Private Firms Join Hands with Local Authorities to Boost SHV Development
Four private companies have entered a partnership with the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration to attract more investors and boost development within the province. The MoU on attracting investment to contribute to the development of SHV was signed by the representatives of the five parties on Wednesday 17 November. According to the provincial administration’s press release, the […]
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Ground Broken on Second Building of Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital
Construction of the second building of Krouch Chhmar Referral Hospital in Tbong Khnum province has officially begun, while the first building is over 90% complete. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on Monday 22 November in the presence of the Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara along with other relevant officials. […]
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ADB Provides US$180-million Loan for Infrastructure Development in Three Cambodian Cities
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$180-million loan to help three cities in Cambodia improve urban infrastructure and boost economic competitiveness. The Livable Cities Investment Project will help more than 140,000 residents in Bavet, Kampot, and Poipet access better wastewater and solid waste management services, according to a press release issued on 19 […]
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Importance of air purifier and ventilation in building construction
During the COVID-19 pandemic era, air purifiers and ventilation systems have become essential in both commercial buildings and residential units. If a closed building does not have adequate airflow and a proper air purification system, the risk of getting infected is higher, if someone in the building is positive. The smart ventilation system includes the […]
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Cambodia issues new regulations strengthening control over steam power plants
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued a new Prakas to regulate steam power operations, requiring all businesses related to this sector to request a permit prior to operation. According to Prakas No. 0305 dated 4 November 2021, any companies willing to develop, build, install, and operate steam power, both direct and indirect […]
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