Projects Development
Renovation of Public Garden in Front of Defence Ministry Starts
The Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT) has kicked off the renovation works on the public garden in front of the Ministry of National Defence. The work is set for completion ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the new Defence Ministry’s cabinet building. Sam Samuth of the Phnom Penh DPWT said on […]
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Cambodia Requests Loan from China to Build Longest River Crossing Bridge
The Cambodian government has a submitted a loan request to China for a loan for the kingdom’s longest river crossing bridge connecting Kampong Chhnang to Kampong Thom province, but thus far has yet to receive any response. This is according to the Phnom Penh Post, quoting Director-General of Public Works HE Heng Rathpiseth. Regarding the […]
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Morodok Techo Stadium Ranks Third in Spectator Capacity in ASEAN
The Morodok Techo National Sport Complex will have the capacity to host over 75,000 spectators, ranking third in term of spectator capacity among ASEAN countries. Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia tops the rankings with a capacity of 87,411 spectators, followed by Gelora Bung Karno in Indonesia at 77,193 spectators. The fourth and fifth go […]
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Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge Still Under Study: No Completion Timeline Given
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) spokesman Vasim Sorya has confirmed that South Korean experts are still studying the design and choosing locations for the Chroy Changvar-Svay Chrom Bridge, but no completion timeframe has been given. HE Vasim Sorya added that the estimated budget and the timeline of the construction for this project […]
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Road Renovation at Khmer-Thai border Set for Completion Late July
The Battambang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport is speeding up construction work on a new DBST paved road connecting to Phnom Dei Khmer-Thai international border gate in Sampov Loun district, aiming for completion by the end of July. Director of Battambang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport Pruon Riththa said during the […]
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Dubai Breaks Another Record After Opening World’s Deepest Pool with Underwater City
Besides being the home of the world’s tallest skyscraper and the world’s largest mall, Dubai has broken another recording with the opening of the world’s deepest drive pool along with a huge underwater city, reported CNN. The pool is 60 metres deep and has stolen the record from Poland’s Deepspot, which has a depth of […]
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Nine Infrastructure Projects Prioritised in Phnom Penh Development Masterplan 2035
According to Sub-decree 181 regarding the Phnom Penh land-use masterplan from 2015 to 2035, nine infrastructure development plans and policies have been put on the priority list. To date, some have been implemented, while others have not. Below are the progresses of each development plan: 1) Roads, railways, and drainage system improvement The plan has […]
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Completion Date of Kampot Tourism Port Postponed Again, says MPWT Spokesman
After many delays since late 2020, the completion date of the US$8 million Kampot tourism port that was set for late this year could be delayed once again due to shortages of labour and construction materials caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) spokesman HE Vasim Sorya said that a […]
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CDC Approves 87 Investment Projects Worth Almost US$3 Billion in H1, Up By 10%
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in the first half of 2021 approved 87 new investments both new and expansion projects, equivalent to almost US$3 billion, which is an increase of about 10% compared to the same period last year. According to Fresh News on 6 July, compared to the same period in […]
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1,829 Construction Projects Worth US$2.3 Billion Approved in First Five Months
During the first five months of 2021, a total of 1,829 construction projects have been approved, a decrease of 278 projects compared to the same period last. These projects have a total amount of estimated investment value of US$2,349 million, which also dropped by 32%. This is according to the recently published Social-Economic Trend report […]
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