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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Sihanoukville Provincial Hall Complex Nears Completion with 95% Progress
- 7 July 2023
The construction of the new Sihanoukville Provincial Hall, valued at US$3 million, has reached an impressive completion rate of 95% as of July 6. HE Kouch Chamroeun, Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, conducted a site inspection on the same day to assess the progress. The project, undertaken by two companies, VT and Mohanakor, has made significant headway. VT, responsible for the structural c...
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China Sends Second Batch of TCM Experts to Cambodia, Strengthening Healthcare Collaboration
- 6 July 2023
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, welcomed the arrival of the second batch of highly skilled Chinese medical teams specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on Tuesday evening. With a dual mission in mind, this team aims not only to provide routine medical treatments but also to bolster the establishment of the China-Cambodia Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, a national-level initia...
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Boeung Choeung Ek Wastewater Treatment Plant Nears Completion at 80% Progress with US$20M Investment
- 6 July 2023
Exciting progress has been made on the construction of the Boeung Choeung Ek Water Treatment Plant, a monumental project valued at over US$20 million. As of July 5, 2023, the plant has reached an impressive completion rate of 80%, with the anticipated deadline set for November 2023. The Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh released this update, highlighting the significant str...
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Korea Extends Generous Funding of Nearly US$2 Million for New Referral Building in Pursat Province
- 5 July 2023
In a significant development, the construction of a new non-communicable disease building at Pursat Provincial Referral Hospital, valued at nearly US$2 million, has commenced. The groundbreaking ceremony for this vital project took place on June 27, 2023, with the esteemed presence of HE Professor Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health, HE Khoy Rida, Governor of Pursat Province, and Mr. Song Yong-gun,...
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World’s Highest Tunnel Completes Construction, Bolstering Connectivity in Tibet
- 4 July 2023
In a remarkable feat of engineering and perseverance, the Gokarla Tunnel, the world's longest high-altitude road tunnel, has reached its completion after an impressive seven-year construction period. Situated in the awe-inspiring region of Tibet, this significant milestone in infrastructure development is poised to enhance connectivity and facilitate economic growth. At staggering altitudes of ...
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Delays Loom Over Thailand’s High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project
- 4 July 2023
The long-awaited high-speed railway project connecting three major airports in Thailand, namely Don Moeung, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao, may face further delays, despite the initial agreement signed between the Thai government and the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group in 2019. According to Mr. Nirut Maneephan, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT), as of July 4, 2023, construction work has yet to commenc...
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An Underground car park and a modern shopping mall project commence in the Heart of Phnom Penh
- 3 July 2023
A new era of urban development is set to unfold in the centre of Phnom Penh as EDC Juta (Cambodia) embarks on its groundbreaking underground project in the heart of Phnom Penh. Led by Ms Oknha Chan Sothea, General Director of EDC Juta (Cambodia) Company, this ambitious undertaking encompasses a multi-level car park, a contemporary shopping mall, a luxurious resort, and an array of underground serv...
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India Expands Trilateral Highway Project to Connect Cambodia, Boosting Regional Trade and Connectivity
- 3 July 2023
India has unveiled plans to extend the 1,360-kilometer trilateral highway project to Cambodia. Currently under construction between India, Myanmar, and Thailand, the highway section linking Thailand to Myanmar has been completed, awaiting its official public opening. This significant development was confirmed by Thai envoy Pattarat Hongton in an exclusive interview with the live nagpur newspaper o...
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Dogen City: Pioneering the World’s First Floating Medical Haven in Japan
- 2 July 2023
In a groundbreaking initiative poised to revolutionize urban development and healthcare, Japanese firm N-Ark has unveiled its visionary plan for Dogen City, the world's first floating medical city. Situated in Hamamatsu City, a vibrant port located 200km southwest of Tokyo, this innovative project represents a bold response to the challenges of climate change and population growth. Dogen City i...
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Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the World’s Largest Wooden Urban Development
- 2 July 2023
Renowned Swedish developer Atrium Ljungberg has unveiled plans to construct Stockholm Wood City, set to become the world's largest wooden city. This groundbreaking project will transform the former industrial quarter of Sickla in southern Stockholm, spanning an impressive 250,000 square meters of land. With a vision encompassing 2,000 homes, 7,000 office spaces, as well as an array of shops and re...
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