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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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Chinese Association Proposes New SEZ on 32 Hectares in Takeo Province
- 21 August 2024
The Chaosan Chinese Business Association has proposed the establishment of a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on a 32-hectare site in Bati district, Takeo province, with the primary objective of creating job opportunities for the local population. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between HE Vy Samnang, the Governor of Takeo Province, and Mr. Oknha Taing Lak Hav, President of the Ch...
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Chinese Firm Explores Investment in Cambodian Fresh Fruit Processing Plant
- 14 August 2024
DOMI Biotechnology Co., Ltd. from China is exploring the possibility of establishing a fresh fruit processing plant in Cambodia, with a focus on durians and coconuts. This development follows a high-level meeting on 12 August 2024 between HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and Mr. Wan Yanhu, President of DOMI Biotechnology Co., Ltd. The company, which curren...
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NR No. 23 Rehabilitation Reaches 57.5% Completion with ADB Loan of US$21.68m
- 12 August 2024
The rehabilitation of NR No. 23, a key infrastructure project in Cambodia, has achieved a significant milestone with 57.5% completion as of July 2024. The project, spanning 19.83 kilometres from Leuk Dek commune, Koh Thom district to Peam Reang commune, Leuk Dek district in Kandal province, is supported by a concessional loan of US$21.68 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), secured in...
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Cambodia Approves Over 1,600 Construction Projects in H1 2024 Amid Declining Investments
- 9 August 2024
In the first half of 2024, Cambodia's Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction greenlit 1,642 construction projects, marking an 11% decrease from the same period last year. The approved projects span a total area of 6.14 million square metres, representing a 9.8% decline, with investment capital totalling US$2.53 billion, down 8.1%, according to a Socio-Economic Trend Report...
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Cambodia Launches Groundbreaking for the US$1.7bn Funan Techo Canal Project
- 5 August 2024
The construction of Cambodia's monumental US$1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 5 August 2024. This historic canal aims to revolutionize the country's economic landscape and trade strategies within Southeast Asia. The Funan Techo Canal, spanning 180 km, is a collaboration between Cambodian investors, who hold a 51% stake, and state-ow...
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Global Supply Chain Shift from China, While Thailand Emerges as Key Player
- 4 August 2024
Thailand has positioned itself as a prime investment destination in the ongoing supply chain reformation from China, attracting substantial investment across key industrial clusters over the next decade, according to Michael Glancy, Country Head of JLL Thailand. This shift, driven by the need for supply chain diversification, is detailed in a recent report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) published by ...
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