Construction Focus
Pm: Construction of Buildings More Than 3 Storeys Banned on Cambodia’s Islands
Construction of buildings higher than 3 storeys will not be permitted on Koh Rong or any other islands of Cambodia, according to an order by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen during his official visit to Koh Rong and the grand opening of the Royal Sands Koh Rong on 23 April. “All relevant ministries have to […]
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586 Construction Projects Worth Usd356m Approved in Q1 of 2018
A total of 586 projects with an investment value of USD356 million have been approved during the first two months of 2018, according the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC).
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World Bank: Prolonged Construction Boom in Cambodia Needs Close Monitoring
A prolonged construction and property boom as well as the increase of credit given to the construction and real estate sectors could be downside risks for Cambodia despite the 6.9 percent GDP prediction for 2018, according to a World Bank outlook report. The World Bank recently released its outlook report for Cambodia, and 6.9 […]
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Final Installation of the Iron Bridge to Be Completed After Khmer New Year
Phnom Penh City Municipality warned all boat operators not to travel under the middle part of the iron bridge during April 13 to 16 as the installation of the last two bridge body parts will take place during that period. The warning was issued to avoid any incidents happening during the installation. However, only passage […]
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MPWT Sets Goal to Complete Phnom Penh-poipet Rail Line by This Year
Following the opening of the Poipet-Serey Soporn rail line, H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of Public Works and Transport has revealed that he expects to finish construction of the whole line from Phnom to Poipet within this year. “At this stage, we have achieved the first part which is Serey Sophorn-Poipet. Actually, with the […]
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Airport Train Launched With Tickets Free Until July
H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of Public Works and Transport presided over the soft launch of the train system connecting Phnom Penh City to the capital’s airport with a special promotion of free tickets until the end of July. The air-conditioned train is capable of holding up to 100 passengers and will take less […]
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Japan Loans Usd86 Million to Improve Phnom Penh Electricity System
Phnom Penh Electricity Wire. Photo Credit: Michael Coghlan The government of Japan recently provided a USD86 million loan to Cambodia to upgrade and expand the Phnom Penh city electricity transmission and distribution system, according to an official letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This project will provide new substations, transmission lines, […]
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Psar Dey Hoi Flyover to Temporarily Open During Khmer New Year
According to an announcement by Phnom Penh City Municipality, the new flyover bridge near Dey Hoi Market along Russian Boulevard will be temporarily open to the public during Khmer New Year, but will be closed again afterwards to fully complete construction. The bridge will only be open between 12-17 April for vehicles less than 3 […]
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Phnom Penh Water Taxi Launched With Free Access Until July
Phnom Penh Water Taxi H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of Public Works and Transport inaugurated the launch of Prek Pnov-Phnom Penh-Ta Kmao water public transport on 6 April with a special promotion offering free rides until the end of July. There are a total of three boats which are capable of carrying up to […]
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Korea Loans Cambodia Usd63m for Waste Water Purifier in Takmao
Cambodia-Korea Takmao Sewage Management System H.E. Vongsey Vissoth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance signed a USD63 million loan agreement on 3 April with Korea Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) President Chang Youn Soo for construction of a sewerage management system in Takmao town. The waste water management facility will be […]
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