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Korean EV Firm Camko Motor to Establish Electric Car Assembly Plant in Cambodia for Global Export
- 13 September 2024
Camko Motor and Camko Infracore are preparing to launch electric vehicle assembly operations in Cambodia, a strategic move that taps into the rapidly growing global demand for electric cars. This ambitious plan was revealed during a meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and HE Kim Jin-pyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, along with Mr. Park Joo-bong, CEO of Camko ...
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Leading Chinese Firm Eyes Major Investment in Cambodia’s Agriculture & Livestock Sector
- 12 September 2024
Shan Cun Group, one of China's largest agricultural investors, has revealed plans to explore significant investments in Cambodia's agriculture and livestock sectors. This announcement was made during a meeting on 5 September 2024 between HE Yun Heng, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and a delegation from Shan Cun Group. During the meeting, the company's representa...
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Cambodia to Host Architecture Festival, Showcasing the Nation’s Contemporary Urban Evolution
- 10 September 2024
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction is set to organise the Cambodian Architecture Festival, aiming to highlight the nation's transformation and contemporary urban development. Announced by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, during a meeting on 4 September 2024, the festival is expected to ...
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Three Key Rural Roads Near Completion in Kampong Cham & Tbong Khmum
- 9 September 2024
Three rural roads spanning over 40 kilometres in Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum provinces are nearing full completion, with construction progress close to 100% as of 4 September 2024. The Ministry of Rural Development has overseen this crucial infrastructure project, which aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote agricultural trade. The first road, measuring 17.55km, connects Kilo 10 vil...
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Stung Toch Drainage Rehabilitation Project in Kampong Speu Reaches 89% Completion
- 6 September 2024
The rehabilitation of the Stung Toch drainage system in Kampong Speu province has achieved approximately 89% completion, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRM) on 1 September 2024. This significant project includes rehabilitating a 51-kilometre-long small river, with a mouth width of 100 metres and a 40-metre-high dam. The river stretches 12.5 kilometres through...
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Engineering Wonders of the World: Highest Railway Bridge on Earth Nears Completion in India
- 31 August 2024
This article is the first in our new Engineering Wonders of The World series. The world’s highest railway bridge is in a rugged, mountainous area of northern India – and it is a sight to behold. Hovering 1,170 feet above the Chenab River in the Kashmir Valley of the Himalayas, the steel, arch-supported bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Designed by WSP, the global engineering and design se...
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Construction of the Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge to Begin in Early 2025
- 30 August 2024
The highly anticipated Cambodia-Korea Friendship Bridge, which will connect Phnom Penh's Chroy Changvar area to the Areyaksat night market in Kandal province, is set to break ground in 2025. According to HE Phan Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the ministry has approved the final report on the project, marking a significant milestone in moving towards the detail...
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Techo Takhmao International Airport Nears Completion with 82% of Construction Finalised
- 29 August 2024
The ambitious construction project of Techo Takhmao International Airport, a Class 4F facility with an initial investment of USD 1.5 billion, is now 82% complete, according to AMS Central media on 27 August 2024. His Excellency Mao Havnall, Spokesman of Civil Aviation, confirmed that the remaining construction work, less than 20%, is on track to be finished by October 2024. “The work that ha...
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Korean Incheon Airport Corporation Expands Global Footprint with USD 13bn Project in Vietnam
- 27 August 2024
In a significant move to expand its global presence, Incheon International Airport Corporation has been selected as the preferred contractor for consulting services on the operation of Vietnam’s new Long Thanh International Airport. The project, which marks a major milestone in Southeast Asia, is set to reduce congestion at the overburdened Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. D...
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Sembcorp Targets Low-Carbon Leadership with Bold Industrial Park Expansion Across Asia Eyeing Vietnam & Indonesia First
- 22 August 2024
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is set to lead the development of low-carbon industrial parks in Asia, with a strategic plan to expand its land bank to 18,000 hectares by 2028 and boost its industrial property portfolio from 100,000 square metres to 1.5 million square metres. With Vietnam and Indonesia presenting robust growth opportunities due to strong GDP performance, increased manufacturing act...
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