Construction Focus
Construction Firms Urged to Register
Robust growth over recent years has seen the construction industry become one of the pillars of the Cambodian economy with more than 1,000 companies operating in the sector. To ensure legal compliance as well as guaranteeing construction quality and standards, the Ministry of Land and Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has urged all construction […]
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National Road No. 58 Open in December
Development of National Road No. 58 is now well underway in a project and expected to open to traffic in December 2018. The new road, which is being built to accelerate economic growth in the countryside near the border with Thailand, connects Banteay Meanchey on the Thai border to Otdar Meanchey directly to the east. […]
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Kampot to Splash Usd10m on New Seaport
Following approval of the funding by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Cambodia will build a new seaport in Kampot province designed to improve infrastructure to attract international tourists. Construction is set to start on the project later in 2017 and is located about six kilometres southeast of Kampot town, in Teck Chhou district’s Chhum Kreal […]
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Rinnai Bring a New Water Heater Solution to the Kingdom’s Market
Following the seminar presenting its commercial hot water systems to the Siem Reap market in July this year, Rinnai is now introducing the new Electric Instant Water Heater - the Crystal Series.
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Government Unveil Usd80 Billion Plan for Dragon City
The Cambodian government has announced the development of “Samdech Techo Dragon City”, named after the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s zodiac sign. The plan for the new satellite city is being handled by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction and is expected to require USD80 billion in investment. Despite first being mooted […]
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Lighthouse Club Cambodia Gathering 28 September 2017
The Lighthouse Club Cambodia held it’s September Social event in the unique surroundings provided by The Chinese House’s beautiful heritage colonial building. Thanks to Ben and his team for being such wonderful hosts and for providing delicious food and drinks to keep the conversation flowing! Great to see all the wonderful people who came along; […]
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Lighthouse Club – Family Golf Day 22 October 2017 at City Golf
On Saturday 22 October 2017, the Lighthouse Club Cambodia, a charitable organization that supports disadvantaged Cambodian construction workers, held their first annual Family Golf event. Held at City Golf in Phnom Penh, around 60 players and guests attended the event. As a family-focused event, a pitch and putt competition and mini golf games were organized […]
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Are Tall Skyscraper Towers or Buildings Necessary in Phnom Penh?
The world has seen the rapid development of super-tall buildings over the past few decades and this trend is particularly noticeable in Asia thanks to the economic booms in the key markets. Building high-rises or skyscrapers is a good indicator of economic prosperity. A skyscraper will usually contain one or more of the following: cultural […]
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Does Cambodia Gain Any Benefit From One Belt One Road Initiative?
In terms of improving the transportation infrastructure to give rise to closer and larger economic, social, cultural, and political ties – One Belt One Road initiative was first announced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jingping…………. (the full text coming soon)
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Ocic to Build Temporary Bridge
The Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) will build a temporary bridge over the Tonle Sap river to ease congestion during the planned renovations to the Cambodia –Japan Friendship Bridge. The company announced in July that it would be investing USD7 million into building the temporary iron bridge stretching from the Sokimex petrol station on National […]
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