Construction Focus
Huawei to Expand Smart PV Tech Market in Cambodia
Huawei has signed a partnership with ASEAN’s largest cable technology company to expand the supply of its smart, or new FusionSolar power, in six countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand, according to PV magazine on 07 July 2020. The partnership between Huawei and JJ-LAPP, the largest cable technology company in ASEAN, […]
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Two Pedestrian Bridges to be Built on NR 3
The government is planning to construct two pedestrian bridges on National Road 3, one in Takeo province and another in Kampong Speu, to help ease traffic and avoid accidents at the busy market areas, according to an AKP report on 07 July. At a meeting to review the road safety results of H1 and the […]
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Cambodia’s construction investment reached US$4 billion in H1 2020, a 13% increase
Despite the global crisis of Covid-19, Cambodia’s construction investment value in the first half of 2020 has reached nearly US$4 billion, indicating a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2019, according to the data of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction dated 02 July 2020. According to the same source, […]
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Government Discussing Draft Law on Wastewater and Drainage
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has held a follow-up meeting and reviewed the decision on the Wastewater and Drainage Draft Law to improve sewage management and wastewater treatment system in Cambodia, according to the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The meeting agreed and decided to amend […]
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Government to Strengthen Mineral Resource Management for State Projects
The government is strengthening royalty collections and management of mineral resources used for state infrastructure projects, according to a new inter-ministerial Prakas on 01 July. Signed by HE Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and HE Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy, the enforcement of this Prakas covers the […]
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Government Approves Final Master Plan of the New Phnom Penh International Airport
The Secretariat of Civil Aviation yesterday signed the final master plan of a new US$ 1.5 billion Phnom Penh International Airport on 03 July 2020, according to the official Facebook of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation. The final master plan was signed between the Minister of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havannal, and […]
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Cambodia Urges Laos to Review Luang Prabang Dam Projects Over Environmental Concerns
During the Special Session of the MRC Joint Committee on 30 June 2020, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand requested Lao PDR to review their Luang Prabang hydropower project on Mekong River stream due to socio-economic, livelihood and environmental concerns. According to the official press release, Cambodia urged Lao PDR via an official communique to review the […]
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World’s fastest railway project in Japan delayed over environmental concerns
Construction of the world’s fastest magnetic levitation (Maglev) railway connecting Tokyo to Osaka in Japan has been halted by Shizuoka prefecture due to fears that it will strain groundwater under the tunnel, according to the Global Construction Review. In a live broadcast meeting, Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture Heita Kawakatsu refused to allow the proposed 9km-long US$84 […]
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Korean Ambassador: S. Korea studying Chroy Chongvar – Svay Chrom bridge proposal
The South Korean government is currently studying the Chroy Chongva – Svay Chrom bridge project proposed by PM Samdech Hun Sen earlier this year, in the hope that the project will become a new diplomatic symbol of cooperation between Cambodia and South Korea. Korean Ambassador to Cambodia Park Heung-Kyeong said on 01 June that the […]
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ESIA study completed for 700-MW Sihanoukville power plant, expected to go online by 2022
Following the completion of the environment and social impact assessment (ESIA), construction of a 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Preah Sihanouk province’s Stung Hav district is set to begin soon, and is expected to generate power to the national grid in 2022. The energy project is a joint venture between Cambodia International Investment Development Group […]
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