Construction Focus
Solar Power to Account for 20% of Energy Supply by 2023
Seven solar PV projects with a total power of 495 mW are expected to be put into operation by 2023, which will account for approximately 20% of the kingdom’s energy supply. HE Ith Praing, Permanent Secretary of States at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said this in the Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum on 26 October. […]
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Cambodia, Three Other Countries to Jointly Conduct Research on Sustainable & Affordable Energy
Cambodia is ready to cooperate with partners such as the UK, Australia, and Russia in conducting research on safe, sustainable, and affordable energy sources, aiming at helping mitigate the climate change issue. The remarks were made by HE Say Sam Al, Minister of Environment, during a meeting held here on 26 October with Ms Tina […]
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Cambodia Endorses Solid Waste Recycling & Energy Projects
The Ministry of Environment has supported the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on a project to study the feasibility of converting solid waste into fossil fuels in the form of refuse-derived fuel in Cambodia. The topic was discussed during a virtual meeting between HE Say Sam Al, Minister of Environment, and Mr. Frank Rijsberman, Director […]
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Japan to Complete Siem Reap Smart City Planning in 2022
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will complete the planning for the Siem Reap smart city project by early 2022, according to a follow-up meeting between the provincial administration and JICA on 26 October. Siem Reap Deputy Governor Ly Samrith said that the provincial administration had requested JICA to help study this project since 2019. […]
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H&M to Use Latest Textile Recycling Technology at Cambodian Factories
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is planning to use state-of-the-art textile technology to recycle and blend textiles at its factories in Cambodia. Named Green Machine, it is cutting-edge and the world’s first technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale. The technology is developed by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and […]
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Construction of Chroy Changvar – Svay Chrom Bridge Could Begin Next Year
Construction of the Chroy Changvar-Svay Chrum bridge could begin next year, as the government has listed this project in the prioritized list for the 2022 spending plan, according to the draft law on financial management 2022 of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The draft law states there are seven prioritized infrastructure development projects to […]
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PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit Announces its ‘Data Revolution’ & Speaker Line-Up for 2021 Virtual Edition
Global experts will deliver insights and practical studies on PropTech, smart cities, and sustainable development • Now marking its seventh year, the virtual summit will open on 8 December 2021 during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ until 8 January 2022 • This year’s agenda will focus on the importance of data science and innovation in real estate, as […]
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Siem Reap 38-Road Construction 84% Complete, 2% Faster Than Schedule
The 38-road construction in Siem Reap city is now 84% complete, which is about 2% ahead of schedule. The project is expected to be completed by year-end along with the NR6 renovation, a separate project funded by ADB. This is according to a site inspection on 25 October led by Minister of Public Works and […]
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Cambodia Gov’t Mulls Issuing Bonds Worth Over US$300 million in 2022
The Cambodian government plans to issue its first sovereign bonds worth US$300 million worth next year to raise more funds for public investment projects to boost economic growth and productivity. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) unveiled this plan in the executive summary of the Draft Law on Finance for 2022, which was approved […]
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Russey Keo-Chroy Changva Concrete Bridge 60% Complete
Construction of the concrete bridge across the Tonle Sap River from National Road 5 in Khan Russey Keo to National Road 6 in Khan Chroy Changvar was 60% complete as of 23 October 2021, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh. This concrete bridge is being built parallel with the […]
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