Projects Development
Ring Road 4 Feasibility Study Completed
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on 30 September that the Ministry has already completed the feasibility study of the Ring Road 4 project. HE Sun said that despite the COVD-19 pandemic, the government has never stopped developing infrastructure. For example, the Ring Road 3 construction is ongoing as planned, while […]
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South Korea Provides US$50-million Loan to Build Forensic Centre in Cambodia
The Republic of Korea has provided a US$50-million loan to build a forensic centre in Cambodia to help strengthen diplomatic relations between the two nations. Cambodian Ambassador to South Korea Long Dimanche said on 29 September that the centre will focus on training judges, prosecutors, and forensic experts in the field of forensic research to […]
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OCIC Chairman Inspects New Airport Site Every 6 Months to Speed Up Construction
The OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se will continue to inspect the new Phnom Penh airport construction site at least once every 6 months to encourage the working team and speed up construction. The latest visit was on 30 September, which was a co-inspection between Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se and the Minister of […]
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Chom Chao Flyover and Underpass Construction 55% Complete
Construction on the Chom Chao flyover and underpass is now 55% complete and is scheduled for completion by 2021, according to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport. Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport Sam Piseth said on 26 September that the team are currently actively working on the flyover […]
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New US$3-million Olympic Stadium Swimming Pool to Officially Opened
The new US$3-million international-standard swimming pool of the National Olympic Stadium will be officially opened on 28 September, after construction was completed in April. The opening ceremony was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh and joined by representatives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, and the National Olympic Committee of […]
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Construction & Property Weekly Video News (26 September 2020)
This week content (26 September 2020): #1. HLH Group Acquiring 1.2-Hectare Plot in Toul Kork for New Mixed-Use Development [Click] #2. Construction of Kampot International Tourism Seaport Delayed [Click] #3. Kampot Studying Centralized Administrative Area and New Stadium Project [Click] #4. Singapore Mulls Investing in Phnom Penh SuperPort [Click] #5. Thailand Transforming 72 Prisons Nationwide into Tourist Destinations [Click]
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Land Encroachers Ordered to Demolish Properties Immediately for SR Road Renovation
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has called for the demolition of any illegally-built properties that affect the renovation of 38 roads within 10 days starting from 23 September onward. According to the announcement on 23 September, the illegally-built properties includes those located on public roads, walkways, canals, and other state lands, especially the locations needed […]
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Japanese Firm to Light Up 34 Sihanoukville Roads with 5,300 Smart Lights
Sihanouk Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun has allowed Minebea (Cambodia) to install 5,300 smart lights on 34 roads in Sihanoukville, according to the Sihanouk Provincial Administration on 25 September. Vice President of Minebea Mr Kei Nishihara said that the lights are 58-watt smart LEDs, which can save up to 60% of electricity and yet provide adequate […]
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Thailand Leads ASEAN Smart Cities Initiative
At the ASEAN 2019 Summit prior to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, member nations discussed harnessing technology to achieve sustainable security and development and boost connectivity and cooperation. At the summit, Thailand presented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative with its 4.0 economic blueprint aiming to convert three provinces into smart cities and ultimately […]
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Indonesia’s New Capital On Hold Due To COVID-19 Impact
Photo by: Get About Asia Indonesia’s multi-billion dollar plan to develop a new capital city on the island of Borneo have been formally put on hold as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19. Indonesia’s Minister for National Development Planning, Suharso Monoarfa, told Reuters on 19 August that “We putting as our number one […]
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