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Pursat-battambang Rail Line to Open on 29 May

The rail line from Pursat to Battambang is set to open for service on 29 May with free travel until the end of July, according to a Facebook post by Royal Railways Cambodia. The Pursat-Battambang rail line is another step to completing the Phnom Penh-Poipet line following the opening of Poipet-Serey Sophorn line on 4 April and the Serey Sophorn-Battambang line on 29 April. Meanwhile, the final ...

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Sathapana Bank’s New Headquarters Complete by 2020

Sathapana Bank has unveiled plans for a USD52.7 million headquarters on Norodom Boulevard in Phnom Penh to be built by 2020, according to Pulse News. Located along Preah Norodom Boulevard on the corner of streets 172 and 174, the building will be 19-storeys with four basements and commanding a total floor area of 33,135 square metres. The new headquarters will be the bank’s primary hub for expa...

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Psar Dey Hoi Flyover Reopens for Public

The flyover near Dey Hoi Market along Russian Boulevard reopened for public use on 10 May 10 2018 following the final completion of construction, according to an announcement by Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The bridge was temporarily opened to the public during Khmer New Year, between 12-17 April, but was closed again afterwards to complete construction, which led to public controver...

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Cambodia Architect & Décor Expo returns for the third year

The 3rd annual Cambodia Architect & Décor International Exhibition will return to Cambodia for the third time during 24-26 May at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center (Koh Pich) with the theme “Design for a Better Workplace & Living”. Organised by Thai-based firm ICVeX Co Ltd and the Cambodian Society of Architects (CSA), the exhibition will bring together more than 150...

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Liquid Applied Membranes

Waterproof Your Rooftop Before Raining Season As the raining season is coming soon, it is important to secure the waterproofing of your home or projects. Waterproofing companies propose different options following customer’s needs: torch-on sheet membrane, PVC base membrane, wet-applied membrane, etc… Another economical, fast and easy-to-use option to consider is liquid applied membranes (LA...

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Iron Bridge Officially Opens for Public

Iron bridge checked and tested The construction of the iron bridge connecting Russey Keo and Chhroy Chongva districts has been completed and it opened to the public on the evening of 8 May according to the Phnom Penh Municipality. “There will be an opening ceremony this evening, and after the ceremony we will open the bridge for public,” said Phnom Penh Municipal spokesman Met Measpheakdey. ...

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PM Breaks Ground on US$200m NR3 Improvement Project

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Road No. 3 improvement project connecting Chom Chao to Kampot town on 7 May. The improvement project runs 134 kilometres connecting Chom Chao to Bek Kus and then to Kampot town. From Chom Chao to Bek Kus, the road will be broadened to four lanes of 24.5 metres wide using asphalt concrete. From Bek Kus to Ka...

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Scg Strengthens Brand in Asean at Architect Expo’ 18

Siam Cement Group (SCG) showcased their range of innovative building material products and home & living technology under the concept “Passion for Better Living” at the Architect Expo’ 18 in Bangkok Thailand. Held on 1-6 May at Impact Muangthong Thani, SCG invited key stakeholders from ASEAN countries where they have offices including Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Vie...

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Save Electricity, Save the Environment, Save Money

According to a report by the General Department of Energy, due to the fast economic growth in the past five years, Cambodia's energy consumption has increased significantly with electronic products being one factor. In response to this environmental issue, LG has recently introduced its latest updated air-conditioner to the market - the LG Dual Inverter 2018. The unique feature of this latest AC ...

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Phnom Penh Municipality Diary: March – April 2018

Phnom Penh Governor inspects railway and road reconstruction site (02 March) Phnom Penh Governor Khoung Sreng led expert team to inspect the construction of a concrete road section connecting National Road No. 5 to Tonop 70 road. In addition, the team also conducted the study on the impact of the railway construction site that would affect the locals in the area as well. Toul Kork water ...

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