Projects Development
How 3D Printing is Benefiting the Construction Sector
Modern 3D printers can reproduce any real objects with users simply designing a 3D model in a computer, adding raw materials into the printer, and printing them out. The technology is commonly used in the production of all kinds of prototypes from small to large scale. However, how can 3D printers help in the construction […]
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Kampong Speu Governor Vows to Promote Two Core Sectors to Attract More Investors
Kampong Speu Provincial Governor HE Vei Samnang has vowed to promote industry and tourism within the province even more, as both sectors have been playing very crucial roles in attracting investors. HE Samnang said on 1 March 1 that Kampong Speu is located between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, and surrounded major National Roads such as […]
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Japan to Provide Over US$10 million to Upgrade Vessel Traffic System at SHV Port
Japan will provide grant aid of approximately US$10.8 million to Cambodia to develop and enhance the vessel traffic system (VTS) at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, according to a press release dated 26 February 2021. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation HE Prak Sokhornn and Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro signed the Exchange […]
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Singapore–Malaysia High Speed Line Finally Cancelled
After over seven years of planning, multiple contract signings and withdrawals, the controversial Singapore –Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail link was officially abandoned by the governments of both countries in a final statement on 01 January. Issues over cost, Chinese involvement, timeframes, and Malaysian political concerns dogged the project since its inception. The 350km rail line […]
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CDC Approves Two Investment Projects Worth Nearly US$12 Million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building two factories worth nearly US$11,8 million in Kampong Speu and Koh Kong provinces. The first investment permit has been granted to Ocean Apparel Manufacturing Co., Ltd, with the firm investing US$4 million to build a garment factory in […]
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Kampong Chhnang-Kampong Thom Bridge Second Priority to Kratie-Kompong Thom Bridge
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesman HE Vasim Sorya has said that the proposed bridge connecting Kampong Chhnang to Kampong Thom province, which would become the Kingdom’s longest, is a second priority after the Kratie-Kampong Thom bridge, on which construction is set to begin this year. HE Vasim Sorya said on 25 […]
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Mixed-use Development ‘Bokor City’ Could Threaten National Park, Say Environmentalists
Environmentalists, activists, and NGOs have voiced concern that the plan to develop over 28,000 hectares on Bokor Mountain into a mixed-use city, could harm the nature and rare species of animals on the Preah Monivong Bokor National Park, reported the Mongabay. The ‘Bokor City’ plan was approved by a sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Samdech […]
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MPWT: Talks Continue on Korea-funded Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesman Vasim Sorya said that talks between Cambodia and South Korea on the Chroy Chongvar-Svay Chrom Bridge are underway. HE Vasim Sorya said on 25 February that at this point, the talks between the two sides mainly focus on technical matters, while other details will be studied […]
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Spain Mulls Building World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm
Spanish utility Iberdrola is considering investing over US$1.2 billion in a 300MW floating windfarm northwest of Spain and is currently seeking funds from the EU’s Next Generation programme, reported GCR. The scheme is expected to begin this year and become operational by 2026. If approved, it would be the largest floating wind farm built so […]
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China to Build Philippines Cargo Rail Link in Largest Project Yet
The government of the Philippines has signed an agreement with China to build a major cargo rail link on the main island of Luzon. Budgeted at approximately US$940m, the Subic-Clark railway project is to be financed by a yet-to-be-negotiated loan from China and will be the largest and most expensive government to government project yet […]
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