Fuxin: Cambodia’s First Steel Building Producer

Steel building products are known as exotic materials for the Cambodian market. But with Fuxin, quality steel building products are now manufactured in the country providing cheaper prices and convenience to clients compared to imports. Founded under the mantra of innovation, Fuxin builds upon almost twenty years experience in roll-forming and building construction. Established in 2011 by a gro...

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Construction on Koh Rong Resort Starts

Having received a 99-year concession to develop a resort on Koh Rong Island in 2008, Cambodia’s Royal Group conglomerate finally broke ground for a five-star hotel on 13 December after years of planning. The hotel, which is a joint venture with a Thailand-based Swiss investor, will consist of 148 luxury rooms. The developer aims to complete the building in December 2016, said Khin Remy, an assi...

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More Than Just a Roof Tile

Roof tiles have long been utilised in classic Cambodian architecture. Despite the nation’s architectural style gradually evolving and integrating more exotic styles and modern design, roof tiles are still commonly used on many public buildings and residential villas. Selecting the right tile however is crucial, and making a badly informed choice of roof tile can result in a long-term headache o...

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Russia to Help Cambodia Develop Nuclear Power

Russia is to help Cambodia build a nuclear power plant to produce cheaper energy in an effort to become increasingly energy self-reliant and increase competitiveness within the integrated region. The MoU on “Cooperation in Nuclear Power Use for Peaceful Development “was one among 10 pacts signed between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev...

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Cross-border Property Investment Highest Since 2008

According to CBRE, cross-border property investment in Asia accounted for 36 percent of total turnover year-to-date, showing a 36 percent quarter-on-quarter rise to $10.6 billion, the highest total recorded since 2008. Ada Choi, Senior Director, Research, CBRE Asia Pacific, commented, "the region's investment environment saw solid activity this quarter driven by renewed interest from western in...

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MIH Launches Skylar Meridian Condo

Meridian International Holding (MIH) launched construction on the Skylar Meridian Condominium project, which aims to provide a unique lifestyle in the next generation of high-end condominium developments in the capital’s downtown. Skylar Meridian, the second MIH project in the capital, is located in Tonle Bassac Commune at the heart of Phnom Penh’s diplomatic zone. The 28 floor-serviced residen...

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Creed to Launch Two More Projects

Following a strong market response from its first project, Bodaiju Residences, Japanese developer Creed Group will soon introduce two more projects targeting Cambodian buyers. Unlike the Japanese-style Bodaiju Residences condominium complex, the upcoming projects are borey-style developments, though still imbued with a modern Japanese architectural style. The second project, Borey Maha Sen S...

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What New Condominium Developers Should Know

As condominium developments mushroom across Cambodia, many existing and new property developers are finding their fortune in this small-but burgeoning and prosperous market. Despite its potential, investing in this style of multi-storey building with various owners is very risky for inexperienced and novice developers, experts warn. Industry experts spoke at a condominium development seminar...

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Pentair Filtration System Guarantees Water Safety

Water plays is vital for humans either both for drinking, and other uses. But few consumers realized the dangers of drinking and using unsafe water every day. While natural sources of water such as rivers, lakes, and ponds contain countless harmful microorganisms, viruses, and dangerous chemical elements, the water supplied by the public water supply system can also be unsafe. Even though th...

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Painting for Society

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, HSC Decor Center, a supplier of various globally-recognised building material and sanitary brands in Cambodia, has donated almost 130 units of Kansai Paint to remote communities in Cambodia where high quality painting brands are generally unknown. The donation aims to introduce Kansai Paint - Japan’s leading painting brand - to distan...

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Reflecting on S-cool Benefits

Being located in a tropical zone, buildings in Cambodia naturally face hot weather which results in warmer temperatures inside. With an average temperature of over 35 degrees during the day rising up to 40 degrees or more during the hottest months, people spend an enormous amount on cooling machines and devices to create a comfortable environment inside buildings. To counter this, governments i...

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