Urbanization and Architect
Ministry of Culture Reveals Initial Investigation Result Over Alleged Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
The abbot of the allegedly Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand has claimed that the construction of the temple in Buri Ram province did not copy the design of Angkor Wat, but as the floorplan was originally designed based on the inspiration of some other temples in the area. This is according to preliminary information obtained […]
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1,000 Hectares in Koh Kong Allocated for Defense Ministry Development Zones
The Koh Kong Provincial Administration has agreed to allocate 1,102 hectares of its reserved land to the Ministry of National Defense for the development of Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh and the Ministry of National Defense vacation zone. The Minister of National Defense Samdech Tea Banh was quoted by the Phnom Penh Post on 6 […]
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Cambodia Probing Angkor Wat Replica in Thailand
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has requested the Cambodian Consulate in Thailand to thoroughly investigate the construction of a temple in Thailand, which internet users claimed has copied the architectural style of Angkor Wat. According to social media, the Angkor Wat-like temple project named Sihanakhon is currently being built in Buriram province, about […]
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Construction of Major Bridges Along Ring Road 3 Almost 100% Complete
Construction of the two bridges crossing the Bassac River along ring road 3 is on average 97.25% complete, while the overall ring road 3 construction progress is also running smoothly, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 4 July. The two bridges include the 366-metre-long bridge west side that is approximately 99% […]
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Two Months’ Notice Given to PP Sidewalk Businesses: Demolish or Relocate
Phnom Penh municipality has placed a new order giving two months to all business owners to remove or relocate their shops located on sidewalks; otherwise face drastic legal action. In a meeting with authorities from the 14 districts on 29 June, Phnom Penh Governor HE Khoung Sreng ordered the local authorities to take action immediately […]
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Six Regions in Mondulkiri Selected for Tourism Masterplan Development
The Cambodian government has chosen six regions in Mondulkiri province for a tourism development masterplan, with the aim of turning Mondulkiri into the fourth kingdom’s fourth economic pole. According to an official meeting regarding the draft masterplan for tourism development of Mondulkiri Province (2021-2030) on 28 June, those six regions are: 1. The 5 wildlife […]
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Bentley Systems Launches Future Infrastructure Star Challenge 2021
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has officially launched its global competition known as the Future Infrastructure Star Challenge 2021 to provide a space for the young minds of today to consider and solve the world’s toughest challenges. The global competition is open to students from community colleges, polytechnics institutes, and universities. The winner […]
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Construction of Tbong Khmum Administration Complex 50% Complete
Construction of the Tbong Khmum provincial administrative complex, which includes a government officer residence building, conference building, parks, and other infrastructure, is over 50% complete. According to Tbong Khmum Governor Cheam Chansophoan, the construction of the six dormitories are 60%, complete while the “Type D” road is about 30%. Meanwhile, installation of light poles, gardens, […]
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Kep Authorities Plan to Develop Two New Public Beach Resorts
The Coastal Development Committee is currently studying locations and planning to develop two new public beach resorts in Kep province, according to a meeting of the Kep Provincial Administration on Tuesday 08 June. The two locations that the committee is considering are a natural beach in Thmey Village, Sangkat Prey Thom in Kep City; and […]
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Future of Divided Land Plot Business in Cambodia: Is the Buyer the Victim?
A 32-year-old factory worker and also a divided land plot buyer who prefers to be called Da told Construction & Property News that she decided to buy a 5x20m plot of land along NR5 near Oudong because the price was low plus there was an affordable instalment program. She hopes one day she might make […]
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