Construction Focus
Private Firms Invest Approx. US$15million Setting Up Factories in Three Provinces
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently given permits to private firms to invest US$14.8.5 million in building factories in Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, and Takeo. The first investment permit has been granted to Shining Fashion Industrial Co., Ltd. to invest US$3.4 million to build a garment factory in Trapeang Peuk village, Peuk […]
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NR5 Renovation Set for All Four Sections Completed by 2024
The rehabilitation project of the NR5 Battambang-Serey Sophorn section is 100% complete, while the other three sections are on track for completion by 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol unveiled the progress during MPWT LIVE SHOW held on 30 August. “The NR 5 renovation project is divided […]
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SR 38-Road Renovation 70% Complete, On Track for Final Completion in December
Construction on the 38-road renovations in Siem Reap will be completed by December this year as scheduled, while progress to date has reached over 70%, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during the MPWT LIVE SHOW on Monday 30 August. HE Sun Chanthol said that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
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China Still Top Financing Source for Cambodia’s Infrastructure Development, US$3bn Provided
China remains the top financing source for Cambodia’s infrastructure development with a total of almost US$3billion thus far provided, while Cambodia’s Transport Minister HE Sun Chanthol intends to continue accepting more loans or assistance from China as well as other countries. Speaking at the MPWT LIVE SHOW on 30 August, Minister Sun Chanthol said that […]
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SR – Battambang Road Listed in 5-year Prioritised List, Construction Expected to Begin Before 2025
Plans to construct a new road connecting Siem Reap and Battambang has been listed in the 5-year Chinese-funded prioritised infrastructure projects list, with construction expected to begin before or by 2025. Speaking at the MPWT LIVE SHOW on 30 August, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said that the ministry is now […]
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MISTI Issues New Standards to Strengthen Construction and Electrical Safety
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has adopted 20 new standards from ISO, IEC and UNECE to use in Cambodia, seven of which aim to strengthen construction and electrical safety in households and buildings. MISTI announced these new standards during the 24th video call meeting of the National Standards Council (NSC) on […]
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ADB: Cambodia Should Embrace Green Investment to Achieve Low-Carbon Economic Growth
The recently published article by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has suggested that the Cambodian government shouild embrace more green investment and clean energy production to achieve low-carbon economic growth in the long run. Published on 25 August, the article entitled “Cambodia is making strides on the long road to low-carbon economic growth” is co-written […]
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Garment Factories in Cambodia Gear Up for Sustainability
Garment factories in Cambodia are now engaging in sustainable energy usage, to save energy, increase production efficiency, and respond to the consumer trend of demanding green clothing production. Switch Garment, together with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), kicked off a series of energy audits in August […]
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10-hectare Standardised Landfill Set for Kampong Cham Province
Kampong Cham province will soon have a new standardized landfill on over 10 hectares of land in Koh Rokar commune in Kampong Siem district, while the provincial authorities are currently studying preparations for construction. Kampong Cham Governor HE Un Chanda on Wednesday 25 August during a site inspection that through the initial inspection and study, […]
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Construction of US$190 million Bakeng Water Treatment Plant 38% Complete, Operational by Late 2022
Construction of the Bakeng water treatment plant phase 1 is now over 38% complete and scheduled for full completion by late 2022, according to an announcement by the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority on Thursday 26 August. Construction of the main water treatment section is 10% complete, the pumping station 15%, installation of the main […]
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