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Cambodia Requests Korea to Build Another Bridge in Phnom Penh

Sample photo by McElhanney The government has requested South Korea to help construct a new bridge in Phnom Penh, according to the transport minister. Speaking to reporters on 31 March 2019, H.E Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) said that “he [Prime Minister] has also requested Korea to help construct a bridge in Phnom Penh becaus...

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Construction Sector Grows 23% Annually

Photo by Facebook Page Ministry of Economy and Finance The construction sector has grown at rate of 23% each year, according to H.E. Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). Speaking at the 18th ‘Government-Private Sector Forum’ held at the Peace Palace on 29 March 2019, H.E. Aun Porn Moniroth reported on the progress of the Cambodian ec...

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Government Terminates Royal Group’s National Railway Contract

Sample photo by Kidskunst.info The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to end the contract of Cambodia Royal Railway for the operation of Cambodia’s railway, according to an announcement by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister at the 18th ‘Government-Private Sector Forum’ held at the Peace Palace on 29 March 2019. “The Royal Government has decided to terminate the business of Royal Rai...

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Government Establishes Two Working Groups for Construction and Real Estate

Credit to acechamp.com The government has set up two working groups from the public and private sectors to find solutions for construction and real estate problems that might hinder businesses in these sectors. According to the two decisions dated on 25 March 2019 recently obtained by Construction & Property Magazine, the government has appointed two construction and real estate working ...

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Cambodia-Japan Friendship Bridge to Chroy Chongvar to Open on 3 April

Photo by Facebook Page Ministry of Public Works and Transport After two years of renovation, the Cambodia-Japan Friendship Bridge in Chroy Changva is set to open in April, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Aimed at reducing traffic congestion around the Chroy Changva area where traffic can often be very heavy during the upcoming Khmer New Year, the opening cerem...

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Vietnam to Approve National High Speed Rail Link

Sample photo by NWC Vietnam Consulting railway Final plans for a US$56bn high-speed rail link between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh are expected to be approved by the Vietnamese National Assembly in 2019. The 1,137km-long high-speed link would reduce travel time between the two cities from 30 hours to five and a half. The project was rejected by the National Assembly in 2010, on the basis that US...

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PM Pushes for Infrastructure Investment to Support Digital Industry

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on 25 March 2019 during the 2019 Cambodia Outlook Conference: Digital Transformation Towards Industry 4.0 at The Great Duke Phnom Penh. Pushing for investment in infrastructure supports the digital sector, said Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on 25 March 2019 during the 2019 Cambodia Outlook Conference: Digital Transformation Towards Industry 4.0 held at The Great ...

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Water and Electricity Shortages Due to Booming Construction

The shortage of water and electricity across the country over the last few weeks is due to the sharp growth in construction, according to the government’s spokesperson unit. According to a press release dated 22 March 2019, the unit said that “this event [shortages] is due to the hot weather caused from changes in climate creating unusual water shortage combined with the sharp rise in consumpti...

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PM: Cambodia’s Construction Human Resources Must Strengthen Their Capacity

Prime Minister Samdach Hun Sen during the graduation ceremony at the Phnom Penh International University (PPIU). on 25 March 2019 Cambodia does not have enough human resources to work in the booming construction industry, said Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on 25 March 2019 during a graduation ceremony at the Phnom Penh International University (PPIU). "We have to strengthen our human resour...

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Ground broken on Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway full of special features

After waiting more than 13 years, the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway finally saw ground officially broken by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia on 22 March 2019. Since this project represented the largest investment project in recent Cambodian history, it has been welcomed by many who are eager to know more details. This major infrastructure project is being undertaken thank...

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