Future of Unfinished Construction in SHV: Perspective of Investors, Government & Locals

After the Cambodian government shut down online gaming in Sihanoukville, combined with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Sihanoukville’s economy plummeted while the overheated real estate market in the province finally cooled and dramatically so. After Chinese investors left Cambodia, a total of 1,155 construction projects were left unfinished with the rental price of real estate in...

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Thai Government Approves US$300m for New Zoo

Following the closure of the beloved Dusit Zoo in 2018, the Thai government has announced the approval of US$300 million to construct a new zoo, education center, and conservation facility on the outskirts of Bangkok. Dusit Zoo was originally built 84 years ago by King Chulalongkorn as his private garden, while the new facility will be constructed on a 48- hectare site in Pathum Thani province ...

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Five Investment Projects Worth Over US$82m Approved for Kandal, Kep, K. Thom & PP

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permission to private firms to invest US$82.7 million in building five factories in Kandal, Kep, Kampong Thom, and Phnom Penh. The first firm is KITATSU SOLAR (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD, which will invest US$23.4 million to establish a solar panel factory along NR5 in Tumnup Thom village, Ponhea Leu district, Kandal province. The second fi...

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MOISTI signs contract to build a large water treatment plant in Kampong Cham

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOISTI) has contracted with Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd (BUCG) to build a raw water pumping station, water treatment plant and water supply network in Kampong Cham province. This is according to the signing ceremony on August 29, 2022. When this project is completed, the new water treatment plant will have a production...

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Samdech Techo Hun Sen Break Ground For US$46 million Flyover Construction

Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia breaks ground on August 31 for the construction of two flyovers with a total cost of $46.7 million. The groundbreaking ceremony for the flyover is held on Samdech Techo Hun Sen Boulevard, well-known as 60 meters street. One of the flyovers is located at the intersection of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Boulevard, Preah Monivong Boulevard, and Royal C...

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Construction of New Siem Reap Hospital Building Over 17% Complete

Construction of the new US$19 million Siem Reap Hospital building made possible through Japanese assistance has been 17.38% completed and is scheduled for operation in 2023, according to Minister of Health HE Mam Bun Heng on 29 August. During the inspection of the construction site, the minister said that the expansion of this building is in line with the needs of the people as well as the goal...

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Japan Funds Over US$260K Installing Medical Equipment in Kroch Chhmar Hospital

The Japanese Government has provided medical equipment worth over US$262,800 to Krouch Chhmar District Hospital under the KUSANONE Foundation. According to the announcement of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 29 August, the installation of this modern medical equipment enables the hospital to operate in accordance with the proposed level2 (CPA2). With a tot...

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Construction of New Road in Run Ta Ek Over 16% Complete 

The construction of a 2.8km major new road in the Run Ta Ek community zone has been 16.87 % completed, according to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 29 August. The road is part of the preparation of the Run Ta Ek community for people who volunteered to dismantle their illegal constructions in Angkor Park and agreed to relocate. To date, over 900 families ha...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging Factory to Begin Construction in November

Construction on the first COVID-19 vaccine packaging plant in Cambodia located in the north of Phnom Penh will officially begin in November 2022 HE Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health, led the officials to the site of the factory on 26  August to inspect the sand dredging process and the construction of fundamental infrastructure to prepare for the official construction site. According to the Mi...

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Construction of Dauntri Dam in Battambang Province 60% Complete

Construction of the South Korean-funded Dauntri Dam in Battambang province has been approximately 60% completed and is scheduled to open for operation in 2024. The update was unveiled by the Director of the Department of Water Resources and Meteorology of Battambang Province Mr Long Phalkun on 25 August. Mr​ Long Phalkun said that this irrigation system has great potential compared to all ot...

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