Construction Focus
Japan Cooperates With and Challenges China Over Asia Infrastructure Influence
Japan and China have agreed to cooperate on the highly competitive railway infrastructure sector in the Asian region, while Japan has unilaterally pledged support for 150 projects in the region in a bid to curb Chinese dominance via its One Belt Initiative (OBI). The two nations plan to agree to enter into 20-30 joint ventures […]
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New Chip Mong Factories to Boost Cambodia’s Industrial Sector
One of Cambodia largest conglomerates, the Chip Mong Group, has showcased its ambition to lift Cambodia’s industrial sector through the establishment of two new factories. On 7 December, 2018, Chip Mong Industries, a subsidiary of Chip Mong Group officially opened two new factories producing roof tiles and PVC pipes located in Dangkor District, Phnom Penh.
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Construction of Sihanoukville First Shopping Mall Begin
As Sihanoukville sees the rapid growth in larger-scale buildings, construction on the city’s first shopping mall has also begun.
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Luxury Japanese INAX Toilets Proving Popular With Developers
The development of the construction sector has created a surge in demand for construction materials in Cambodia, and created an influx of high quality materials from countries across the globe. In particular, construction materials imported from Japan have attracted attention from construction companies and real estate developers in Cambodia due to their outstanding quality and the use of modern technology in their production.
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China to Build Underwater High-speed Rail Line
In a bid to boost tourism and trade, China is to build its first underwater high-speed rail line connecting Shanghai to Zhoushan, according to CNN. According to the same source, the Chinese government gave the green light for the 77-kilometre long underwater high-speed rail line project in November. As claimed by CNN, this new rail […]
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Renowned Cambodia Investor Still Optimistic on Construction Sector Prospects
Despites a decrease in investment for construction sector in 2018, renowned Cambodia investors remain optimistic about the construction and real estate sectors in Cambodia. At the recent construction exhibition organised by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) Neak Oknha Pung Keav Se, Chairman of Canadia Bank and Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC), expressed his optimism about the sectors’ prospects.
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Land Minister Sets Out Three Proposals to Promote Construction Standards
In a bid to promote construction standards and to avoid conflicts, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) H.E Chea Sophara recently set out three proposals. The statement was made during the opening of the Cambodia Construction Industry Exhibition on November 29, 2018, which was organised by the Cambodia Constructors Associations (CCA).
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Artificial Dinosaur Zoo Planned for Chroy Changvar
In order to attract tourists to Chroy Changva Satellite City, OCIC, led by Neak Oknha Pung Keav Se, is currently developing a huge artificial dinosaur zoo. On 29 November, 2018, Neak Oknha Pung Keav Se told reporters at the Cambodia Construction Industry Exhibition organised by the Cambodian Constructors Associations (CCA) that the construction of the artificial dinosaur zoo would cover more than 200 hectares of land and will be surrounded by a food palace.
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Largest Gathering Yet for Construction Industry at MBAM Onebuild 2018
The Malaysia International Construction & Infrastructure Technology Exhibition (MBAM OneBuild) held in collaboration with the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) successfully took place from 13- 15 November 2018 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. This year, the exhibition managed to attract thousands of visitors from both the government and private sectors as well as international visitors from Australia, Japan, Cambodia, Korea, Mauritius, India and more. In addition, positive feedback was also received from exhibitors that many business transactions were initiated during the exhibition and it is estimated that there will be RM100 million (about US$24 million) in business transactions after the exhibition.
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Singapore RCA announces scholarships for grade 12 graduates and construction and property professionals
The Singaporean Royal Chartered Academy Institutes (RCA) has announced scholarship opportunities for students who successfully passed their national examination as well as for working professionals within the construction and property sectors. According to the recent announcement by RCA, these scholarship opportunities are being offered to students who graduated with an A, B, or C grade […]
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