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CCA Greets Filipino Constructors Delegation
Business between Cambodia and the Philippines has not been high volume to date. But a trade mission led by the Philippines Overseas Construction Board (POCB) to Cambodia on 21-22 October will likely bring more Filipino investors here, especially to the building sector. During a welcome and discussions in Phnom Penh hosted by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) on 22 October, the 25 ...
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New Infrastructure Bank for Asia
At the end of October, China and 20 other Asian countries met to create an international infrastructure bank similar in structure to institutions like the World Bank. The new “Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank” (AIIB) will offer financing for infrastructure projects in Asia, and was first proposed in 2013 by Chinese president Xi Jinping. China has promised to contribute much of the initia...
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Advanced Power Energy Solutions (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
Our business models follow our vision that success is achieved not by the actions of one individual but by the empowerment, commitment and contribution of our staff, partners and customers. We believe it is very important to listen to our partners and customers and offer them a wide range of well-designed products, services and tailored solutions to fulfill their expectations. Advanced Power En...
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Engineering and Planning for a Sustainable Phnom Penh
In Phnom Penh, where land is already scarce, proper planning for future growth is crucial. As a Civil Engineer, I was recently able to visit and see first-hand large, on-going land development projects on lakes surrounding the city. Boeung Kak is about 100 ha = 1km x 1km. “Chroy Changvar City” on part of that peninsula is about 350 ha = 1km x 3.5km. And in the south of the capital, “ING City” o...
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China Spends Us$113bn on Infrastructure in 3 Weeks
China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced approval of infrastructure projects worth US$113bn in just three weeks in an attempt to halt the slowing in economic growth. The commission approved 21 infrastructure investment projects, including 16 railway and five airport developments, between 16 October and 5 November. This includes the construction of 5 new railway lines cost...
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CAMBUILD’14 Grows With Building Sector
Investment in construction projects in Cambodia grew from US$2.1 billion in 2012 to US$2.8 billion in 2013; a 31% increase. This double-digit figure growth is also a main factor behind the growing size of the annual Cambodia International Building and Construction Industry Show (CAMBUILD’14). Hosted on 10-12 September 2014 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center, over 350 exhibit...
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Designing a Cambodia Building Code
By Daniel Parkes, General Manager, Hongkong Land In 2014, the Royal Government of Cambodia, with the help of the International Business Chamber, engaged a long-lasting British institution, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), to appraise the existing legal and regulatory framework surrounding construction and fire safety standards. The report, which was funded by the British Emb...
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City Hall to Modernise Public Markets
Phnom Penh City Hall has announced it will modernise all the capital’s public markets to improve the welfare of buyers and sellers, and beautify the city. In an exclusive interview with Construction and Property Magazine, City Hall spokesman Mr. Long Dimanche described the plan to modernise over 20 public markets under its management in the capital and transform them into multi-storey buildings...
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2014 Construction Permits Top Us$2 Billion
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction announced in November that more than US$2 billion worth of Cambodian construction projects had been issued permits in the first nine months of 2014. Construction Department Deputy General Director Lao Tip Seiha told the Phnom Penh Post that permits for 1,478 construction projects worth US$2.03 billion had been issued compared to t...
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Singapore Expo to Sell Myanmar Condos
Vietnam’s property developer FLC Group has taken over a troubled project in Hanoi by buying a 22.8 percent stake in the owner and is now preparing to start construction on the site. The 265 Cau Giay project was approved in 2007 but saw development stall after being plagued by shifting shareholders and a property market which has lost pace since 2010. Set in a prime location in central Hanoi ...
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CCA Building Expo to Attract High Profile Industry Reps
With just a month to go before the 3rd Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) Summit and Construction Industry Expo scheduled for 3-5 December, 2014 at Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center, Phnom Penh, hundreds of thousands of professionals, including high profile figures connected to the construction and property industries, are expected to attend the event. Hosted and organised by...
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Choosing the Best Fire Extinguishers
Last issue, I talked about the need for standards that are specific to the risks faced in Cambodia, and not just trying to adapt someone else’s standards. In a similar way, you need to look at your specific risks when selecting the best fire extinguisher for your needs. Fire extinguishers come in many different types, sizes, and standards of quality, all of which need to be taken into account w...
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