Road and Infrastructure
Cambodia receives US$3 billion FDI from Japan through over 144 projects
As of the end of January 2021, Cambodia has received direct investment from Japan worth approximately US$3 billion through over 144 projects. This is according to a press release of the 21st meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee on 11 February, which was chaired by the Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia […]
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Siem Reap River Sidewalk Renovation Project to Begin Soon
The 9km Siem Reap River sidewalk renovation project has reached the environmental and social impact assessment stage, as the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Siem Reap provincial administration last week agreed on four main actions. According to Siem Reap Deputy Governor Ngan Phirun, those agreed actions include preparing the masterplan for the project; […]
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MPWT Speeding Up Work on Draft Wastewater and Sewage Law
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is currently reviewing the wastewater and sewage system draft law again before submitting it for government approval. Undersecretary of State of MPWT HE Kem Borey said in a progress meeting on 10 February that the relevant technical working group is now speeding up the process as MPWT […]
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CDC Approves Two Investment Projects Worth Nearly US$70 Million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building two factories worth nearly US$70 million in Kandal and Svay Rieng provinces. The first investment permit has been granted to Onion Mobility Co., Ltd, with the firm investing US$20 million to build a factory to assemble motorcycles and […]
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Construction of Mondulkiri Airport Expected to Begin in 2022
The construction of the Mondulkiri airport project is expected to begin in 2022 after Prime Minister Hun Sen last week set up a special inter-ministerial committee to accelerate the implementation of this large-scale project. According to State Secretary of Civil Aviation (SSCA) spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha, the feasibility study will be completed within February and will […]
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Transport Ministry to Launch Two News Weigh Stations on RR2 and in Kratie Province
To prevent road damage caused mostly by overweight vehicles, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will soon set up two new weigh stations on the Phnom Penh Ring Road 2 and in Kratie Province. MPWT also plans to build two more in those vulnerable provinces. MPWT Secretary of State HE Seng Chhuon said […]
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Construction & Property Weekly Video News (6 February 2021)
Construction & Property Weekly Video News (6 February 2021)
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Gov’t Allocates 4 Hectares of Land in Boeung Ta Mok to Ministry of Civil Service
The Cambodian government has decided to allocate 4 hectares of Boeung Ta Mok land to build a new headquarters for the Ministry of Civil Service, according to Sub-Decree No. 63, dated 28 January 2021. According to the letter, this 4-hectare site is located west of the land given the Ministry of Justice land in Sangkat […]
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Major Infrastructure Development Projects Progress Nationwide
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has affirmed that all infrastructure development projects in Cambodia are running smoothly without any interruptions. During the inauguration ceremony of the Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Centre on 04 February, the minister provided a summary of progress on 10 major infrastructure development projects. […]
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Dara Sakor Airport Runway Completed, First Test Flight Scheduled for Q4 2021
Construction on the runway at the controversial China-backed Dara Sakor Aiport in Koh Kong has been completed and the first test flight will run in Q4 this year. Deputy Koh Kong Governor Mr Sok Sothy said on 04 January that though the construction of the runway is 100% complete, there are still some remaining works […]
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