Construction Focus
Gov’t to Issue New Regulations Restricting Usage of Asbestos-Containing Construction Materials
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour have warned of serious health issues stemming from asbestos contained in construction materials, as two bodies are cooperating to draft new regulations restricting and controlling its usage. Minister of Labour and Vocational Training HE Ith Sam Heng said during the relevant meeting on Tuesday 31 […]
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10 Major Roads and 6 bridges Inaugurated to Serve Public in Last Four Years, says MPWT
At least 10 major roads and 6 bridges have been completed and inaugurated to benefit the public during the last four years, with many other infrastructure projects still under construction. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) showed the progress and achievements during a Facebook live show held on Monday30 August by Minister HE […]
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CDC Approves Over 210 Japanese Investment Projects Worth Approx. US$3bn as of July 2021
As of July 2021, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved Japanese companies to invest in a total of 211 projects in Cambodia worth over US$3 billion, most of which are investment projects in non-textile manufacturing sector. This is according to the 22nd meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee on Monday 30 […]
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MPWT to Repave & Expand Sections of NR8 to 4 Lanes, Construction Expected to Begin in 2024
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to repave and widen some sections of NR8 to four lanes, with construction expected to begin in 2024 as the project is already on the five-year prioritized list for use of loans from China. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said in Facebook […]
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Japan Begins Implementing Four Smart Projects in Siem Reap City
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed an agreement to begin implementing four major projects in Siem Reap city, following the master plan to transform this ancient town into a smart city. According to a meeting between the two parties with the Siem Reap […]
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Cambodia, Vietnam Agree on Expressway Connecting Point, Study to be Complete by Year’s End
Cambodia and Vietnam have already signed an agreement on the connection point between Cambodia’s Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway and Vietnam’s Moc Bai-HCMC expressway. According to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during the Facebook live broadcast on Monday 30 August, the governments of both countries have been speeding up their work to make […]
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Bentley Systems to Host Infraweek Asia-Pacific on 2-3 September 2021
Industry Leaders Will Discuss the Role of Digital Transformation in Engineering and Construction, Transportation, Water, Energy Utilities, and Real-Estate What: Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, announces that Bentley Infraweek Asia-Pacific will host a two-day virtual event in partnership with Microsoft. It will be streamed live for India and South Asia, South-East Asia, and […]
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National Police Establish Special Team Combating Land Encroachment & Disputes
The General Commissariat of the National Police has established a special team to prevent, solve, and combat land disputes and encroachments nationwide, according to decision No. 438 dated 24 August 2021. With 21 members and chaired by National Police Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Dy Vichea, this team will have the duty to gather information, investigate, […]
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MPWT to Build East Ring Road 3 First, Ring Road 4 Next Priority
The government has unveiled a plan to build east Ring Road 3, connecting the under-construction section eastern side of Phnom Penh in Lvea Em district, Kandal province, to make a complete ring road. Meanwhile, construction of the 4th ring road will be the next priority. The remarks were made by Minister of Public Works and […]
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Local & Chinese Firms Prepare US$200m to Cooperate on OCIC’s New PP Airport Project
A Chinese firm and local company LSCG have recently co-approved a US$200 million investment budget to cooperate with OCIC on the new Phnom Penh international airport project. According to LSCG CEO Ly Sok Chhay, his firm and the Chinese partner are ready in terms of budget, technical support, and human resources for the cooperation, but […]
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