Construction Focus
Special economic zone for Mondulkiri province studied
The Cambodian government has been studying the establishment of a special economic zone (SEZ) in the north-eastern area of Cambodia to diversify the economy. The establishment of this SEZ is in line with the economic and social development goals of the northeast area. H.E. Vongsey Visoth, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and […]
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Government Gives Green Light to Another New SEZ in Sihanoukville
The Cambodian government has recently approved the construction of another special economic zone project on more than 55 hectares of land in Sihanoukville, to help boost the kingdom’s economic growth. This approval comes as a result of the second inter-ministerial meeting regarding the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) discussion on this project on 01 […]
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Governor Pledges to Solve Flooding Issue in Sihanoukville
Following widespread video and photos posted on Facebook on the flooding issue in Sihanoukville, Provincial Governor H.E Kuoch Chamroeun told residents on 05 August to stop blocking natural waterways to avoid more floods. Heavy flooding on from 10 pm on 03 August until 7 am on 04 August 2019, caused difficulties and damage to many […]
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Industry Ministry Orders Suspension of Water Supply for Illegal Constructions
The Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts issued a directive letter on 01 August informing its lower authorities to suspend the water supply for any kind of construction site found to be illegal, a move that aims to ensure the life, property, and safety of the people. The direction is for all departments of the Ministry […]
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Three provinces chosen to be secondary urban tourism destinations
The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) has selected three provinces, namely Kampot, Battambang, and Kratie, to be secondary urban tourism destinations, with the aim to reduce congestion in main tourism destinations and to develop sustainable tourism in Cambodia. The commitment to develop the three provinces was agreed at a […]
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New Road Maintenance Technology Called Cold in Placed Recycling Introduced to Cambodia
A new road maintenance technology called cold in placed recycling has been introduced to Cambodia through a one-day seminar held at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on 01 August. As Cambodia is campaigning to improve its road quality through various projects, this new technology would see better road performance and could save […]
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New road maintenance technology called In-Place Recycling introduced to Cambodia
A new road maintenance technology called In-Place Recycling has been introduced to Cambodia through a one-day seminar held at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on 01 August. As Cambodia is campaigning to improve its road quality through various projects, this new technology would see better road performance and could save money for […]
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Morgan Group ground breaks its mega multipurpose project in Sihanoukville
China-based developer Morgan Group on 31 July had ground break its mega multipurpose project in Sihanoukville amid booming construction investment in the city. With an unclose investment capital, Ever Asend Development Co.Ltd , a subsidiary of China-based developer Morgan Group, has begun construction of its multipurpose project called the Morgan The Pure Bay with a […]
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US$21.2 million in projects approved across three provinces
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved four investment projects across three provinces on 31 July with a total investment value of more than US$21.2 million, adding more than 1,500 jobs to the market. The Prestige Hospital Co., Ltd, was permitted to build its 100-bed world class hospital in Sangkat Tonle Bassac Khan […]
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PM Calls On Land Ministry To Review Construction Permit Process
In response to the complaint of the slow process in obtaining construction permits, the Cambodian Prime Minister on 29 July called on the land minister to review the process. “Some construction sites work illegally because officials refused to approve them [construction permit], so [land minister] needs to look at this,” Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun […]
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