Construction Focus
ADB Loans Usd70m for Transport Infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced in October that it will loan the Cambodian government USD70 million loan to help develop transport infrastructure in the kingdom. As part of the ADB-backed Greater Mekong Subregion Southern Economic Corridor programme aiming to link Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Bangkok, the loan will be used to […]
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Ocic Break Ground on Olympia Walkway
OCIC broke ground in October on a new elevated walkway as part of their award-winning 11-hectare Olympia City development in central Phnom Penh. The USD3 million walkway will span the five-way intersection where Charles de Gaulle Boulevard and Oknha Tep Phan Street meet and are a joint project between OCIC and the Municipality of Phnom […]
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Japan Funds Bridge Repairs
The Japanese government will provide a USD35 million grant to help rebuild seven bridges in that have been damaged by flooding in Kratie and Prey Veng provinces. The agreement on the grant was signed on 3 October by Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Horinouchi Hidehisa. The target bridges include two […]
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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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