Construction Focus
Feasibility Study of Phnom Penh Rapid Transit to Complete Next Month
The feasibility studies for three choices for the Phnom Penh mass transit project are ongoing. The AGT and monorail choices have been completed, while the subway option will be finalised next month. In the meantime, the government is also seeking funds to implement this massive undertaking. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol […]
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Cambodia receives US$3 billion FDI from Japan through over 144 projects
As of the end of January 2021, Cambodia has received direct investment from Japan worth approximately US$3 billion through over 144 projects. This is according to a press release of the 21st meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee on 11 February, which was chaired by the Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia […]
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Siem Reap River Sidewalk Renovation Project to Begin Soon
The 9km Siem Reap River sidewalk renovation project has reached the environmental and social impact assessment stage, as the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Siem Reap provincial administration last week agreed on four main actions. According to Siem Reap Deputy Governor Ngan Phirun, those agreed actions include preparing the masterplan for the project; […]
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MPWT Speeding Up Work on Draft Wastewater and Sewage Law
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is currently reviewing the wastewater and sewage system draft law again before submitting it for government approval. Undersecretary of State of MPWT HE Kem Borey said in a progress meeting on 10 February that the relevant technical working group is now speeding up the process as MPWT […]
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CDC Approves Two Investment Projects Worth Nearly US$70 Million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building two factories worth nearly US$70 million in Kandal and Svay Rieng provinces. The first investment permit has been granted to Onion Mobility Co., Ltd, with the firm investing US$20 million to build a factory to assemble motorcycles and […]
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Construction of Mondulkiri Airport Expected to Begin in 2022
The construction of the Mondulkiri airport project is expected to begin in 2022 after Prime Minister Hun Sen last week set up a special inter-ministerial committee to accelerate the implementation of this large-scale project. According to State Secretary of Civil Aviation (SSCA) spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha, the feasibility study will be completed within February and will […]
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Why is it Necessary to Inspect and Verify Construction Works?
Following the promulgation of the Construction Law in 2019, Cambodia’s construction sector has seen stronger enforcement to maintain the overall quality and safety in the sector. For example, the inspection and verification of construction work by a professional or a licensed certifier firm is legally required before starting to build or demolish any construction work. […]
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Gov’t has issued over 6 million land titles as of the end of 2020
As of the end of 2020, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued more than 6 million land titles, or equivalent 86.8% of the total unregistered 7 million land plots nationwide. According to a recent report of MLMUPC, the systematic land registration has reached more than 5.4 million titles and […]
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Transport Ministry to Launch Two News Weigh Stations on RR2 and in Kratie Province
To prevent road damage caused mostly by overweight vehicles, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will soon set up two new weigh stations on the Phnom Penh Ring Road 2 and in Kratie Province. MPWT also plans to build two more in those vulnerable provinces. MPWT Secretary of State HE Seng Chhuon said […]
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Masterplan for US$16 billion Ream City Development Approved
A masterplan to develop an 834-hectare sustainable Ream City by Singaporean firm Surbana Jurong has been approved by Canopy Sands Development, a member of Prince Holding Group, according to The Straits Times. Worth over US$16 billion, the Ream City project will transform the region into a new ecosystem of tourism, commercial and residential city that […]
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