Construction Focus
Gov’t Implements Measures to Enhance Sub-National Expenditure Efficiency by 2024
In a bid to streamline fiscal management at the sub-national level, the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) issued a pivotal circular on May 7, 2024. The directive mandates prudent budgetary practices across all sub-national administrations, emphasising the need to curb unnecessary local development initiatives. Under the circular’s provisions, capital-provincial administrations are instructed to […]
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Virak Buntham Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Koh Sneh Beach into Premier Tourist Destination
Virak Buntham, a prominent player in Cambodia’s tourism sector, has announced a significant investment in the development of Koh Sneh Beach, located in Khemarak Phoumin City, Koh Kong province. The company aims to elevate the beach into the premier tourist destination in the province, unveiling plans for extensive resort development and recreational facilities. Neak Oknha […]
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A New Frontier for Conservation: US$520k Canal Project to Shield Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park
In a significant conservation effort, the Royal Academy of Cambodia unveiled plans on 5 May 2024 for the construction of a 52-kilometre-long canal to safeguard the expansive Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park. Spanning 6 metres in width and 2.5 metres in depth, this ambitious US$520,000 project aims to encircle and protect over 10,000 hectares […]
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49km of Kratie Province Roads Revitalisation Hits Midway Mark: 53% Completion in Infrastructure Enhancement
As of 8 May 2024, the Kratie Provincial Administration has reported a significant milestone in the enhancement of its transportation infrastructure, with the rehabilitation project of two main provincial roads reaching approximately 53% completion. Spanning nearly 49 km, Provincial Road No. 377 and Road 377A are undergoing extensive improvements to bolster the quality and maintenance […]
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Revitalising Kampot: AZ Group to Invest Up to US$10m in International Tourist Port
AZ Builder, a subsidiary of the prominent Cambodian AZ Group, is set to invest between US$5 million and US$10 million in the rehabilitation of the Kampot International Tourist Port, a project that has faced delays since its inception in 2022. This strategic investment aims to rejuvenate the port, enhancing its accessibility for ships by deepening […]
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Kratie’s Mekong River Bridges Approach Halfway Mark in US$111m Project
The ambitious project to construct bridges across the Mekong River in Kratie province, valued at US$111 million, has surged ahead, with completion surpassing 49% as of early May 2024 while the road connection component stands at an impressive 36.24%. This milestone was confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s official Facebook page on […]
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Japan Introduces Innovative Rice Farming Technology in Pursat to Combat Climate Change
Japan is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionise rice farming in Pursat by introducing cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing soil oxygenation and curbing methane emissions. The project, endorsed by the official Facebook page of JICA in Cambodia on 29 April 2024, promises to revolutionise agricultural practices in the country. Under the auspices of JICA, Cambodia […]
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Second Conch Cement Factory in Battambang Worth US$253m Reaches 85% Completion
Construction progress of the second Conch Cement Factory in Battambang province, valued at US$253 million, has reached a significant milestone, with approximately 85% of the project now complete. Scheduled for an official inauguration in September 2024, this development marks a crucial step forward in Cambodia’s cement manufacturing sector. The update was shared via a Facebook […]
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Phnom Penh Drainage & Diversion Project Reaches 60% Completion
The project aimed at draining water and diverting flows from Phnom Penh to rehabilitate 10 canals spanning 260 kilometres has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 60% completion. This update comes directly from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on 4 May 2024, marking substantial progress in addressing flooding issues in the nearby provinces. During […]
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Deputy PM Assures No Adverse Impact on Vietnam as Cambodia Forecasts Canal Project to Save Nearly US$600m
The volume of water diverted by the Funan Techo canal relative to the overall flow of the Mekong River is negligible, ensuring no adverse effects on Cambodia’s environment and neighbouring regions, including Vietnam. This affirmation comes from HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy PM and First President of the Council for the Development […]
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