Construction Focus
Cambodia’s First Commercial Gold Mine Officially Goes Online
Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) officially started production of gold extraction in the Okvoa area of Mondulkiri province on Monday 21 June, marking Cambodia’s first industrial-sized gold mine operation. The official ceremony of the gold extraction was presided over by Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem. Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia), an Australia-listed Emerald Renaissance subsidiary, has […]
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Transport Minister: Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge Still Under Study, No Timeline Revealed
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has confirmed that the Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom bridge is still undergoing a feasibility study though the South Korean government has been already agreed to provide financial support for this project. HE Sun Chanthol said during the PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June that at […]
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PP-SHV Expressway to Be Completed Ahead of Schedule, First Free Ride Trial Set for September 2022
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is scheduled to be completed ahead of schedule, changing from the initial date of March 2023 to September 2022, with a free ride trial during the first week or month. Meanwhile, construction is now over 55% complete. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said during an […]
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Transport Minister: Final studies for PP-Bavet Expressway Completed Late This Year
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has urged private companies to complete detailed studies for the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway by the end of this year at the latest, with the aim of turning the kingdom’s second expressway into reality as soon as possible. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol made the request during an […]
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Work on Kratie-Kampong Thom Bridge to Begin Soon After PM Hun Sen’s Final Approval
Plans and studies of the Kratie-Kampong Thom Bridge are now complete with construction scheduled to begin soon after final approval by PM Hun Sen, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during a PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June. HE Sun Chanthol said that the project has already secured […]
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Ministry of Commerce Urges Sweden to Open IKEA in Cambodia
The Ministry of Commerce has urged Sweden to consider opening renowned furniture megastore IKEA in Cambodia, as the demand for the market is significantly growing. The request was by Minister of Commerce HE Pan Sorasak during the meeting with the Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia HE Björn Häggmark. HE Pan Sorasak said that Cambodia would like […]
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Renovation of Major Rural Road in Tbong Khmum Almost Complete
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure development work in Tbong Khmum province is still proceeding smoothly with a major rural road renovation in Suong district almost complete. With construction beginning in early June, the 3,100 metre long road is being paved with DBST. The route connects from NR7 and Thnal Thmey village in Suong district […]
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Hong Lai Huat Group to Build Agricultural Hub on 10,000 hectares in Kampong Speu
Singaporen real estate developer, Hong Lai Huat Group, has received permission from the Royal Government to set up a huge agricultural hub on an area of about 10,000 hectares in Oral district in Kampong Speu province, according to The Business Times on 16 June. The development project will be built in stages, starting in the […]
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Construction of Tbong Khmum Administration Complex 50% Complete
Construction of the Tbong Khmum provincial administrative complex, which includes a government officer residence building, conference building, parks, and other infrastructure, is over 50% complete. According to Tbong Khmum Governor Cheam Chansophoan, the construction of the six dormitories are 60%, complete while the “Type D” road is about 30%. Meanwhile, installation of light poles, gardens, […]
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MPWT Discusses Infrastructure Investment Opportunity with US Chamber of Commerce
Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Minister HE Sun Chanthol met with the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) on Tuesday 15 June to discuss the potential and investment opportunities in transportation infrastructure. The meeting was attended by several AmCham members led by AmCham President and CEO of Cambodia Investment Management Anthony Galliano. […]
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