Construction Focus
Malaysian PM Pulls the Country Back From Infrastructure Plans With China
Photo by World Economic Forum Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad continues to indicate his plans to abandon the multi-billion dollar Chinese-sponsored infrastructure program agreed to by previous PM Najib Razak. PM Mahathir has already suspended almost US$25 billion of Chinese projects including the $20 billion East Coast Rail Link and two huge petroleum pipeline projects. […]
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Eurocham’s Breakfast Talk Marks a Milestone on Energy Outlook
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) organised a Breakfast Talk regarding “Bloomberg’s 2018 New Energy Outlook” on 30 August 2018,
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Maruhan Group inks construction deal with Lotte E & C
Japan-based entertainment conglomerate Maruhan Group has signed a contract with Lotte Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd (Lotte E & C) for the construction of Sathapana Bank Plc’s new head office. On 29 August 2018, Maruhan Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, subsidiary of Maruhan Group (owner of Sathapana Bank Plc) signed a contract agreement with Lotte E […]
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Minister Requests Support for Flyover in Stung Bot
Sample photo by Wikimedia Commons In a bid to ease traffic around the Stung Bot border checkpoint, H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has asked Japan to support the construction of a flyover at the Stung Bot intersection. Therequest was made during a meeting between H.E. Sun Chanthol […]
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Government Approved Chinese Mega Development Project Along the Riverside
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved the investment project located along the Tonle Sap River that was requested by Chinese real estate developer, Chean Chhoeng Thai Group, a subsidiary of Yuetai Group.
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EDI Port Project Set to Finish by 2021
The project for the Electronic Data Interchange(EDI) system for ports in Cambodia is set to be operational by 2021, according to Dr Masahiko Furuichi from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) mission team. In a meeting with Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) H.E. Sun Chanthol on 27 August, Dr Masahiko […]
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SCG Contractor Matching Platform to Improve Construction Industry
Cement and building material company Siam Cement Group (SCG) has launched a construction matching platform to improve construction industry standards in Cambodia.
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Cambodia-russia Nearing Agreement on Building Nuclear Research Centre
Sample Nuclear Research Centre by Wikipedia Cambodia and Russia are planning to conclude a draft agreement on the construction of a Nuclear Research and Technology Centre located at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, according to a press release by the Royal Academy of Cambodia on 23 August. The Department of Science and Technology of […]
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Cambodia Imports More Than Us$400 Million of Steel From Vietnam
Photo by Pxhere Cambodia has imported more than US$400 million worth of steel from Vietnam in the first seven months of 2018, according to figures released by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. Between January and July 2018, Vietnam’s steel exports to Cambodia total about 717 tons of steel worth US$462.73 million, which accounted for […]
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MLMUPC Issues Executive Regulation on Road Layout
In order to ensure the safety and convenience of the public, the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued an executive regulation on the road layout plan for pavements
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