Thailand to Provide Over 100km of Used Railroad Tracks to Cambodia in August
The Thai government will hand over more than 100km of used railroad tracks to Cambodia from August 2020 to use for restoring and enhancing the railway system in Cambodia. The hand over will take place after the Thai government made a promise to donate used railroad tracks to Cambodia during the inauguration ceremony of Stung […]
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Bentley Systems Waives Subscription Fees LEGION Simulator and OpenBuildings Station Designer September 30
Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has opened up its LEGION Simulator and OpenBuildings Station Designer software, including waiving new subscription fees through September 30, 2020, for facilities managers to incorporate pedestrian simulation methodologies across their planning, design, and […]
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City Hall: All Unsafe Buildings Prohibited or to be Demolished as Necessary
Phnom Penh Governor H.E Khuong Sreng has urged all relevant authorities to ban, or demolish if necessary, for illegal and unsafe buildings and advised people to be more cautious about dilapidated buildings, according to the Ministry of Information. The governor made the statement during a meeting with related officers regarding construction inspections in Phnom Penh […]
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Chip Mong Land Launches New Location of Grand Phnom Penh with 7% discount
Chip Mong Land has launched the new location of Grand Phnom Penh City with a discount of up to 7% discount for buyers making transactions on 1-2 August. According to Chip Mong Land, the launch of this new location in Grand Phnom Penh City is in response to the demand and support from homeowners, particularly […]
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400MW Power Plant in Kandal to Go Online by End of August
The construction of a 400-megawatt power plant run by diesel and gas in Lvea Em district is 90% complete and scheduled to generate power by the end of August, according to Kandal Provincial Governor H.E Kong Sophorn on 29 July. The whole project comprises of 400-megawatt power plant generating electricity nationwide, and 230KV substation for […]
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Government Planning to Build National Police Museum
Minister of Interior Samdech Sar Kheng is planning to build a National Police Museum as a legacy for police officers and as a venue for welcoming international delegations. Samdech Sar Kheng said on 27 July that police officers have been working very hard not only to maintain order and security but also to protect the […]
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Over 500 Inter-ministerial Officials Reconfiguring Land Use in Mondulkiri
A total of 550 inter-ministerial officials from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Environment, are in the field measuring and reconfiguring land uses in Mondulkiri province, according to a MLMUPC’s press release on 28 July. The team is using the […]
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China Provides US$80 million Loan to Light Up 133 Villages in Cambodia
The Chinese government has agreed to provide an US$80 million concessional loan for Cambodia to build almost 3,000 kilometres of sub-transmission electrical line connecting 133 rural villages in 14 provinces to the national grid. The concessional loan will be signed in August and is among other seven projects after the Cambodian and Chinese government reached […]
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Compensation Cleared for Residents Impacted by 700MW Power Plant in Koh Kong
The Royal Group has cleared all land issues and compensated 58 local families living nearby the 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant project it is building in Koh Kong province, according to a Provincial Administration report on 28 July. The 58 families live in Thmor Sor commune, Botum Sakor district with compensation given to owners of any […]
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Excessive Dam Construction and Other Major Causes Contribute to Record Low Levels on Tonle Sap
Besides climate change and other major environmental factors, a huge number of dam constructions on the upstream Mekong River, especially in China and Laos, have caused a sharp decrease in the water levels of the Tonle Sap Lake this year, according to experts. Brian Eyler, a senior fellow and director of the Washington-based Stimson Center’s […]
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Food Delivery Putting Traditional Stores on the Line
By Eric Wong Chon Lap Online food delivery services were almost non-existent in Cambodia a few years back. However, consumers nowadays are able to have their favourite food delivered to their doorsteps via online food delivery applications. Currently, consumers can order anything ranging from burgers, bubble tea or fried chicken from large chains, major brand-name […]
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Ground Broken on US$1.4 Million Hospital in Tbong Khmum Province
Ground was broken on the US$1.4 million Kroch Chhmar District Referral Hospital broken on the morning of 27 July with the facility expected to become operational by early 2022. According to CPP official website, the hospital is a gift from Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and will take 18 months to complete the construction. According […]
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