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Bangkok Airways to Invest in Koh Kong Former Airport
Photo by Cambodia-hotels Thai-based airline Bangkok Airways is to invest in re-building the former Koh Kong airport in Khemarak Phoumin City soon after the government has given greenlight in the June meeting. Speaking with Construction & Property Magazine via phone call on 16 July, Mr Sok Sothy, spokesman and deputy governor of Koh Kong Province said that Bangkok Airways is currently ask...
Read MoreARB Berhad to Provide US$100 Million in Iot and It Services for “The City Gate”
Photo by Electronic Design Malaysian-based information technology and software solutions firm ARB Berhad is to deploy Internet of Things (IoT) and information technology (IT) services to the ‘The City Gate’ commercial complex along the Tonle Sap river following an agreement with the project developer. ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of ARB Berhad, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China...
Read More140-megawatt Solar Power Projects Approved
The government has decided to allow more investment in renewable solar power in response to the increasing demand for energy consumption. At a cabinet meeting on Friday, four solar projects were approved, with a total of 140 megawatts. According to the Council of the Ministers, the four solar power approvals were for a 60-megawatt project in Battambang province, a 30-megawatt project in Purs...
Read MoreKampot City to become tourism and agricultural product processing hub
The government has identified Kampot city as one of the most important tourist destinations and an agricultural product collection hub for exports to international markets, while the physical infrastructure in the coastal city remains under construction and development. According to the Urban Planning 2030 plan for Kampot city, the government aims to develop Kampot town to be a ‘green pearl, na...
Read MoreMost Cambodians Are Confused About Using the Word Sangsei, Bangsei, and Eangban
With thousands of years of history and the diversification of wording in the Cambodia language, Cambodians nowadays use different words to define certain things that have the same meaning. Even so, currently there is only one Khmer dictionary from Chuan Nat that is used to define words that are correct in the written form. In fact, Cambodians often use words differently according to their regio...
Read MorePreah Sihanoukville province needs sand from other provinces to supply construction sector
With its booming construction sector Preah Sihanoukville province does not have enough quality sand for construction and supply is reliant on it being transported from other provinces. Officials have said that transporting sand from other provinces incurs high transport costs, leading to an increase in sand prices in the province. Speaking at a recent press conference, Oeng Dypola, Deputy Direc...
Read MoreKingdom’s Premier Architecture and Decor Expo Returns for Biggest Event to Date With a Focus on Smart Living
The Cambodia Architect & Decor Expo wrapped up its fourth annual instalment on Saturday 8 June after an action-packed three days that brought together more than 180 local and international exhibitors, brands and partners from across 19 countries. The multi-faceted expo, organised by ICVeX Co Ltd in association with the Cambodian Society of Architects (CSA), at Phnom Penh’s prestigious Diamo...
Read MoreNew law in discussion for controlling security and public order in boreys
The Ministry of Interior has begun discussions on compiling and formulating new laws for controlling public order and security in boreys, amid the rapid growth of this type of residential development. Ministry of Interior spokesman Khieu Sopheak said on 09 July that the draft law on the management of boreys is aimed at tightening security in public and residential areas, saying that there have ...
Read MoreExpert Says Four Locations Seeing Strong Construction Growth in 2019
With the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) projecting that construction is expected to increase sharply in 2019 compared to 2018, an industry expert has identified four areas in Cambodia seeing strong growth. With more than US$2.7 billion construction investment approved in the first five months of 2019, real estate expert and founder of Key Real Estate Mr Sor...
Read MoreWaterfront Resort Design Unveiled for Jakarta
Australian developer Crown Group has revealed plans to build a US$693 million mixed-use waterfront resort in Jakarta, with marina, beach club and apartments. Designed by Sydney architect Koichi Takada, the towering 9,000 sq m development is planned for Ancol Bay in northern Jakarta. Featuring 3,000 apartments, the resort would set a new benchmark in residential property in Indonesia. Archite...
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