Projects Development
Government urges review of Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway
The government has called on all relevant Cambodians stakeholders to review the feasibility of constructing the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway. The major infrastructure project has been postponed since the completion of the JICA feasibility study in 2017 as the proposed budget was too high at around US$4 billion. During a forum on investment and trade between […]
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Phnom Penh-Sihanouk expressway to finish construction ahead of schedule
The US$2 billion expressway linking Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, on which ground was broken in March, is expected to be completed ahead of the original planned schedule, according to H.E Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). After closing the event on ROAD CARE app campaign on […]
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Japan provides US$26 million for sewage infrastructure
The royal government of Japan through the Japanese Embassy to Cambodia has provided US$26 million in assistance to Cambodia to build a sewage system in Phnom Penh. The exchange note on the grant aid of Japan was signed in Phnom Penh on 03 October between H.E. Prak Sakhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation […]
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Construction contract for 34 roads in Sihanoukville set for November
The construction contract for 34 roads in Sihanoukville is set to be signed in November, though the date for the start of construction is yet to be scheduled, according to Sihanoukville provincial hall spokesman Mr Kheang Phearom. The confirmation came after an inter-ministerial meeting on the infrastructure project in Sihanoukville was held and concluded on […]
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Samdech Hun Sen announces aim to build infrastructure linking Cambodia-Thailand
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced his goal on 02 October to build key infrastructures that will connect Cambodia with Thailand. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of about 1,183 students from BELTEI International University, Samdech Techo Hun Sen spoke on the progress of infrastructure development in Cambodia while stating his intention to build […]
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Vietnam opens first factory converting sea sand to construction sand
Amid the global shortage of construction sand and the crisis facing Vietnam’s construction industry with high-grade sand scheduled to run out in 2020, a factory on the island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam has opened to convert sea sand into construction sand. In a process patented by Vietnamese engineer Vo Tan Dung in 2011, […]
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Thailand’s largest ever property development underway
Bangkok is set to see development of the largest ever private sector property initiative with the launch of the US$3.9bn, 1.8 million m2 One Bangkok complex. The five-tower complex will incorporate 500 company offices employing 60,000 people, five hotels, 1,359 condominium units and multiple shopping malls. When complete, one of the towers will be in […]
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Study on revamping railway network concluded
China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Limited has recently concluded its study on revamping the railway system in Cambodia which started in May. According to Ministry of Public Works and Transport, China’s state-owned CRCC is compiling a report on the results of the study to submit to the ministry for discussion. Kong Vimean, spokesman and undersecretary […]
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Japanese firms seeking investment opportunities in renewable energy
Japanese companies are looking for opportunities to invest in renewable energy projects, according to the outcome of a meeting between H.E. Say Samal, Minister of Environment and representatives from seven companies. According to a post on the ministry’s Facebook page on 22 September, the firms are looking for opportunities to invest in renewable energy projects, […]
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Two more pedestrian overpass projects planned for Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Municipality has prepared to break ground in October on construction of two pedestrian overpass projects in Phnom Penh to offer safe passage to pedestrian commuters and avoid traffic accidents. Mr Sam Piseth, director of Public Works and Transport Department for Phnom Penh, said that ground will be broken on construction of the two […]
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