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Boosting the Country’s Development
Having workers in mind at construction sites : One building after another emerges from the grounds. It is obvious that many projects to develop Cambodia’s urban landscape is undergoing rapid changes – such as building offices, apartments, and shopping malls. The total investment in construction projects more than doubled to USD 8.5 billion in 2016 […]
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National Road 55 Complete by 2018
National Road 55 complete by 2018 Work is quickly proceeding on National Road 55 in Pursat province which will eventually link to the Thai border. Being built through the infrastructure funding support provided by the Chinese government through the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative, the 182km road will connect the statue of Neak Ta […]
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Skytrain Feasibility on Track
Following months of uncertainty, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is to start work on a feasibility study in August for a skytrain in Phnom Penh. The study will provide a breakdown of costs and also propose routes for the project which is slated to cost USD800 million. Once complete, JICA will present the study […]
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Koh Dach Welcomes Bridge Plans
Phnom Penh Municipality has announced plans to connect Phnom Penh to Koh Dach commune, known locally as Silk Island, with a new bridge. Though no details have yet been released, Phnom Penh governor Pa Socheatavong told the Phnom Penh Post that a company is undertaking a feasibility study for building three bridges in the area. […]
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Construction on Mekong Bridge Underway
Construction is underway on a new bridge connecting Kompong Cham and Tboung Khmum provinces across the Mekong River according the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Spanning 1.13km across the river and 13.5m wide, the new bridge is estimated to cost USD5 million according to a report in the Phnom Penh Post. Presently, the only […]
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Thai Rail Link Completion Eyed
With plans for the prime ministers of Cambodia and Thailand to take an historic train ride across the border in August 2017, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is ramping up the pressure on the provincial authorities in Banteay Meanchey to complete the rail link to the Thai border. The 48km stretch of […]
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Skyscraper Start Date Set
Construction on what will become Cambodia and ASEAN’s tallest building is set to start on 1 August according to reports from the developer. Phnom Penh Post Property reported that Tous Saphoeun, deputy secretary general of Board of Architects Cambodia (BAC) and one of the project’s architects informed of the August kick-off date in early June […]
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6 Years Growth in a Row
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has been growing in Cambodia with double-digit growth for six consecutive years since the company incepted the businesses here in 2010. Bosch in Cambodia is part of the Bosch group and is currently represented in the country by Robert Bosch (Cambodia) Co, Ltd. Its current business […]
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Gold Star for Jcb as Machines Take a Bow in Cult Film
A fleet of more than 20 JCB machines is playing a starring role in a cult film following the biggest product placement project in the company’s history, said a press release issued by JCB on 17 May, 2017. Skid steers loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers and JS excavators were supplied to 20th Century Fox for the […]
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World Infrastructure Leaders to Convene at Bentley Infrastructure Talk in Singapore
Asia is recognised globally for its BIM advancements and innovation in infrastructure – providing the backdrop for the 2017 Be Inspired Awards Program. Hundreds of global infrastructure experts are expected to discuss various issues facing the infrastructure construction industry at the Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference organised for the first time in Asia, in Singapore […]
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