Chinese enterprises in the construction saw a surge at the CCA 2019 expo
Cambodia’s largest annual construction exhibition for 2019 saw a sharp increase in Chinese enterprises in the construction industry showcasing their products, thanks to the strong cooperation between Cambodia and China. Held from December 5-7 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center, the exhibition, which organized by the Cambodian Constructors Association (CCA), had showcased more […]
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10-year master plan to transform Kep into a ‘relaxation and high-end tourist destination’
The Ministry of Tourism is currently drafting a 10-year master plan that will transform the coastal province of Kep into a ‘relaxation and high-end tourist destination’. The Kep provincial administration organised a meeting on 11 December to discuss the strategy for the tourism master plan for Kep to become a relaxation and high-end tourist destination’ […]
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PM supports smart LED lampposts by Japanese firm for Sihanoukville
Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has expressed his support for a Japanese firm to install smart LED lampposts in Sihanoukville province after the firm installed them in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, according to the Prime Minister Facebook post. The pledge came during a meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Yoshihisa Kainuma, director […]
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Property prices stagnate in the Philippines
The Philippines central bank Residential Real Estate Price Index (RREPI) for Q2 2019 showed that house prices grew by only 0.4% year-on-year which represents and downgrade on the forecast of 3.7%. Despite all other housing types seeing prices decreases, including 7.9% for duplexes, condominium unit prices remained relatively robust rising 4.5 per cent between the […]
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OCIC to develop airport economy zone 10 times bigger than Koh Pich
Cambodia’s leading real estate developer Overseas Cambodia Investment Company (OCIC) will develop an airport economy zone in Kandal ten times bigger than Koh Pich, according to the company’s Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se. Neak Oknha Pung Keav Se made the announcement on the sidelines of the Cambodia Construction Industry held at the Koh Pich […]
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US$2.5 million spent for waste water drainage system in Sihanoukville
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport started a project on 09 December to restore and expand canals to prevent flooding in Sihanoukville with a budget of US$2.5 million. The project was started in the presence of H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport and H.E. Kuch Chamroeun, Provincial Governor […]
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Poipet PPSEZ Opens Officially
The Poipet PP Special Economic Zone (Poipet PPSEZ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, was officially opened for operation on 9 December in Poipet city, Banteay Meanchey province. The launch ceremony was held at the same time as the official opening of Japanese firm Sumitronics which has invested in the zone. […]
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Phnom Penh-Sihanouk expressway more than 7% completed
Construction of the Cambodia’s first express way linking the capital Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville province is now 7.3% completed, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The US$2 billion project is being built by Cambodian PPSHV Expressway Co., Ltd with Minconsult Sdn. Bhd as the consultancy firm. The project, which started in March, […]
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Waste Management Facility Launched in Kampot province
Chip Mong Insee Cement Corporation, a subsidiary of local conglomerate Chip Mong Group, launched a new industrial waste management facility. It will provide an environmentally friendly solution to disposing of industrial waste. Chip Mong Ecocycle facility was launched on December 5 and held under the presence of H.E. Say Sam El, Minister of Environment. It […]
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Ministry of Environment approves the 20 hectares construction stone site
The Ministry of Environment supports the 20.92 hectares construction stone site located in the Phnom Srouch Mountain of Kampong Speu Province on the first Environmental Social Impact Assessment Report (IESIA) report. According to a post on the ministry’s Facebook page on 4 December, the project has been assessed and the ministry pointed out seven points […]
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AGT too expensive, gov’t explores two alternative transportation projects
The government is currently exploring two alternative transportation projects after the recently studied AGT railway was deemed too expensive, according to H.E Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport. Speaking to the media during the 4 December Urban Mobility Forum, H.E Sun Chanthol said “we are studying subway projects and monorail […]
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54-meter-tall statue of Hindu holy shrine to be constructed near Angkor Wat
Well-known Indian visionary and spiritual leader has announced the construction of a 180-feet-tall statue (about 54 meters) of Hindu holy shrine near the tourist attraction of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, according to the India Times. This statue of Lord Shiva will be the fifth shrines of Hindu religion’s chaar dham pilgrimage that will cost around […]
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