Construction Focus
Cambodian Gov’t Establishes Smart City Development Steering Committee
In a decisive move towards urban innovation, the Cambodian government has formed a Smart City Development Coordinating and Steering Committee, underscoring its commitment to future-ready urban planning. The committee, established by a decision issued by PM Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on 8 August 2024, is tasked with guiding the nation’s smart city initiatives, reflecting Cambodia’s […]
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Drainage System Upgrade on NR No. 4 in Phnom Penh Reaches 6.7% Completion
The ambitious project to enhance the drainage system along NR No. 4 in Phnom Penh has achieved a significant progress rate of 6.7% as of 25 July 2024, surpassing the planned target of 3.92%. This milestone was reviewed during a meeting on 7 August 2024, which assessed the progress of the emergency investment project aimed […]
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NR No. 23 Rehabilitation Reaches 57.5% Completion with ADB Loan of US$21.68m
The rehabilitation of NR No. 23, a key infrastructure project in Cambodia, has achieved a significant milestone with 57.5% completion as of July 2024. The project, spanning 19.83 kilometres from Leuk Dek commune, Koh Thom district to Peam Reang commune, Leuk Dek district in Kandal province, is supported by a concessional loan of US$21.68 million […]
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AEON Mall Vietnam to Invest Over US$167m in Landmark Thanh Hoa Shopping Centre
AEON Mall Vietnam has secured approval from Thanh Hoa provincial authorities to invest over US$167 million in a large shopping centre spanning 10.5 hectares, set to become the largest commercial hub in the northern region of Vietnam. This significant investment, reported by VNEXPRESS on 4 August 2024, underscores AEON Mall’s commitment to expanding its footprint […]
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19 Japanese Firms Set Sights on Cambodia’s Green Technology & Carbon Credit Sectors
A total of 19 Japanese companies have shown strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s green technology and carbon credit sectors, a promising development discussed during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and Ms Mio Kawada, Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), on 7 August 2024. Representing the interests of […]
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NR 31 Rehabilitation Project Nears Completion at Over 96%, Ahead of Schedule
The rehabilitation and upgrade of NR No. 31, covering a distance of over 53 kilometres, has achieved an impressive 96.10% completion as of early August 2024. With this pace, the project is expected to be completed a full year ahead of schedule, while maintaining the highest technical standards, according to the Ministry of Public Works […]
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The Gov’t Explores Two Road Options to Connect Tonle Bassac Bridge to NR 1
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is evaluating two potential routes to connect the new US$60 million Bassac River Bridge, which links Chak Angre Krom to Prek Pra, with NR No. 1. During a project meeting on 7 August 2024, chaired by HE Suong Heng, Secretary of State, the team reviewed these alternatives: the […]
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Cambodia Approves Over 1,600 Construction Projects in H1 2024 Amid Declining Investments
In the first half of 2024, Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction greenlit 1,642 construction projects, marking an 11% decrease from the same period last year. The approved projects span a total area of 6.14 million square metres, representing a 9.8% decline, with investment capital totalling US$2.53 billion, down 8.1%, according to […]
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CDC Collaborates with EUROCHAM to Streamline Business Procedures to Attract More Foreign Investment
Cambodia’s Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM) have taken significant steps to streamline investment procedures, aiming to attract more foreign investments into the country. In a strategic meeting held on 7 August 2024, chaired by HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and first Vice President […]
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NR33 (Kampot-Chrak Lok) Rehabilitation Reaches 90.84% Completion
The rehabilitation and quality improvement of NR No. 33, connecting Kampot to Chrak Lok, has reached 90.84% completion as of the end of July 2024. This crucial infrastructure project, which spans approximately 52.57 km and passes through Kampot province, Kep city, and Damnak Chang Eur district, was inspected by HE Pal Chandara, Secretary of State […]
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