Vann Molyvann’s house could become yet another skyscraper, expert warns
Photo by: Courtesy-of-IPS-Cambodia With the absence of preservation law and high land price, the unique house of renowned Khmer architecture Vann Molyvann might be torn down and replaced with a skyscraper, experts warns. According to Bloomberg CityLab article on September 9, his house is currently listed for sale at US$7 million. Since there has no […]
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Singapore Mulls Investing in Phnom Penh SuperPort
Singapore is planning to invest in a modern logistics centre in Phnom Penh, or Phnom SuperPort+, to foster transportation and connection between Cambodia and neighbouring countries. The proposal was mentioned during a meeting between Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol, Singaporean finance officials, Infrastructure Asia officials, and YCH Company representatives on 09 […]
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Construction of 38 roads in Siem Reap to begin late this month
Construction on the renovation of 38 roads in Siem Reap is set to begin on 23 September and is scheduled to be completed by late 2021. This decision was made during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh, MLMUPC Minister HE Chea Sophara, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol, and […]
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Pipeline Installation Complete for Phnom Penh Flood Protection Improvement Phase 4
The underground installation of the interceptor pipeline system has been completed for the Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4. Meanwhile, construction is on track and is expected to be fully complete by 2021, according to JICA Cambodia last week. According to the same source, the interceptor pipeline system has a total […]
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Inter-ministerial Committee Created to Oversee Construction of 38 Roads in Siem Reap
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has set up a new inter-ministerial commission to oversee the construction and renovation of 38 Roads in Siem Reap. According to a decision dated 08 September, the commission is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh, with a deputy chairman, and 15 members. The committee is responsible for leading, […]
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COVID-19 Leaves Permitted Projects Awaiting Construction Date
The Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has approved more than 2,500 construction projects worth around US$3.8 billion in the first six months of the year. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, most developers of permitted projects are still waiting to begin construction, according to Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) Secretariat General […]
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Public Bidding Opened for Two New Mining Sites
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has allowed both national and international companies to bid for mine exploration licenses at two new sites in Tbong Khmum and Rattanakiri provinces. According to a notice issued by the Ministry Mines on 02 September, the exploration zones opened for applications include i) a 107.10 sq. km zone located […]
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Government to Move Municipal Court and Appeals Court to OCIC Land in Chroy Changvar
The Council of Ministers has agreed in principle to relocate the Phnom Penh Court of First Instance, the Phnom Penh Court of Appeal, and the attached Prosecution Offices to a new 7-storey building in the OCIC development area in Chroy Changva district. According to the Council of Ministers’ Notice on 31 August, the new building […]
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Three Designs Proposed for Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway
China Railway International Group Co., Ltd presented three designs for construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway project on 07 September. Based on the geographical location and impact, the road will be designed for a maximum speed of 120km/hr in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cambodia and Vietnam, says the firm’s study report. […]
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Restoration Work Ongoing for Reopening Battambang Airport
Restoration work on reopening Battambang airport is proceeding as planned, and is currently at the stage of border marking, according to a meeting between the Battambang Provincial Administration and the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation last week. Undersecretary of State for Civil Aviation HE Tek Sali instructed the provincial administration to carefully undertake border […]
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362 Officials Assigned to Oversee Nationwide Implementation of Construction Law
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has appointed 362 officials to oversee the implementation of the construction law, including inspecting, monitoring, and investigating all construction developments nationwide. The special team, including those from the national and sub-national levels, were appointed following Prakas No 141 dated 04 September 2020. Their tasks are […]
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Chip Mong Land Partially Funds New 30m Road
Chip Mong Land has partially funded a new 30-metre-wide road construction project in Phnom Penh, linking the Win-Win Blvd to the Aeon Sen Sok area, passing in front of Grand Phnom Penh City. The groundbreaking ceremony of the project was held on the morning of 07 September in front of the Grand Phnom Penh City […]
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