Government Comparing Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Studies by Japan and China

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is still considering and comparing the studies of Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway project by both China and Japan, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s spokesman HE Vasim Sorya last week. According to him, China Railway International Group Co., Ltd presented three designs for construction of this […]

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US$9 million Brick Factory Opens in Kampot

An automated brick and plaster factory has been officially inaugurated in Kampot province, adding more supply to the local brick market amid the rapid growth of the construction sector. The inauguration ceremony was held on 22 November under the presence of HE Chev Tay, governor of Kampot province. Located in Tany commune, Angkor Chey district, […]

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Over 113km of Flood-damaged Roads Nationwide Fixed

Over 113km of Flood-damaged Roads Nationwide Fixed The government has thus far repaired over 112km of roads nationwide, after over 3,000km of infrastructure were damaged by floods in recent months. Ministry of Rural Development spokesman HE Chan Daron revealed this information during a press conference on 24 November. “So far, we have made emergency repairs […]

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US$91 million Needed to Fix Flood-damaged Roads

The Cambodian government has estimated that approximately US$91 million is needed to repair over 3,000km of flood-damaged infrastructure. However, as of 24 November, the Ministry of Economy and Financed has approved only US$15 million for three prioritised provinces. Ministry of Rural Development spokesman Chan Daron revealed this information during a press conference on the morning […]

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Chinese Firm to Build US$1.1 billion Coal-fired Power Plant in Koh Kong

Chinese firm Sinosteel Engineering & Technology last week signed an agreement with Botum Sakor Energy to build a US$1.1 billion 700-megawatt coal-fired power in Koh Kong, according to yicaiglobal.com. Sinosteel Equipment & Engineering will receive the money and take charge of the design, procurement and supply of the equipment and materials as well as construction […]

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PP-SHV Expressway 27% Complete, Expected to Finish on Schedule Despite Pandemic

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has confirmed that construction of the country’s first-ever expressway will be completed as planned, although the COVID-19 crisis has slightly affected the construction process. Spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport HE Vasim Sorya said on 20 November that as of November, construction is 27% complete, […]

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New MPWT Headquarters 95% Complete, Official Inauguration Soon

The construction of the new Ministry of Public Work and Transport (MPWT) headquarters in Russey Keo district is almost complete and is scheduled to be inaugurated soon. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said on 19 November that the construction is 95% complete, and there is still some remaining work such as cleaning works, interior decorating, […]

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MPWT: No Official Confirmation from S. Korea on Chroy Chongvar-Svay Chrom Bridge

Although local news outlets are claiming that the South Korean President has confirmed helping Cambodia build Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom bridge, a Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MWPT)’s spokesman has said that the ministry has yet to receive any official documents from South Korea regarding the project. MWPT spokesman HE Va Simsorya told Construction & […]

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Construction on Vietnam’s Largest Airport Project to Begin Next Month

The US$4 billion Long Thanh International Airport project, Vietnam’s largest airport, will break ground next month, according to VnExpress. Located about 40km east of Ho Chi Minh City in Dong Nai province, the airport will be built on an area of 1,800 hectares. The first phase includes the construction of a 75-metre wide, 4-kilometre long […]

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Cambodia’s Latest Energy Plan to Bring in More National Gas Power Plants

The Cambodian government plans to build more natural gas power plants in response to the latest-update power development plan, which aims to diversify sources of energy. According to the recently updated energy plan released by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Cambodia plans to use natural gas to generate up to 3,600 megawatts of power […]

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