Economy grew 7.3 pct in 2018: Ministry
On the back of strong growth in the garment, construction and hospitality sectors, the national economy expanded by 7.3 percent last year, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Tag: construction
A tale of loneliness and longing
Often demonised by the ‘host’ country for taking away jobs of locals, Sheila Yuanjiahuan looks behind the story of ordinary Chinese workers at construction sites in Cambodia.
Sihanoukville expressway nears construction
An expressway that connects Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville is set to be constructed.
Suspect arrested over stabbing of construction boss
Police have apprehended one out of three Chinese nationals suspected of robbery.
New airport to be operational in 2020
The Dara Sakor International Airport, in the southwestern province of Koh Kong, to be partially operational by the end of 2020.
executive OUTLOOK: experts discuss 2019
Over the last two decades, thanks to the government’s sound macroeconomic policy, Cambodia has achieved an average of 7 percent economic growth every year. says Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance.
Sharp decrease in approved construction projects
The Ministry of Land Management this week reported a 19 percent drop in the number of approved construction projects for 2018, with only 2,867 projects being greenlighted, compared to 3,052 last year.
Authorities remove construction material rubbish from sidewalks
Authorities in Preah Sihanouk province on Saturday removed leftover construction materials littered on public sidewalks after more than a dozen companies failed to meet a December 20 deadline to clean up.
Feasibility study on new expressway completed
A feasibility study on the construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, which will cost about $3.8 billion and play a key role towards connectivity with Vietnam, has been completed.
PM pushes for more minimum wages
Prime Minister Hun Sen directs the Labour Ministry, worker representatives, employers and relevant institutions to work together toward setting a minimum wage for workers in the construction, agriculture and service sectors.
Foreign help for construction safety
According to the latest semi-annual report from the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), the construction sector is set to be one of the biggest contributors to the Kingdom’s forecasted 7 percent economic growth this year.
Construction materials to be taken off roads
Preah Sihanouk provincial authorities have ordered all construction owners not to leave their materials on the roads as they obstruct traffic flow, warning the materials will be confiscated after a December 20 deadline.
Ministry of land calls for construction investment boost
The Ministry of Land Management urged foreign investors to increase investment in Cambodia’s real estate sector to take advantage of the country’s healthy economic progress which has sparked real sector growth altogether.
Cambodia Construction Industry Expo ‘18
On November 29 to December 1, Cambodia Constructors Association held its 7th Annual Review Conference of the Association and the Inauguration of the 5th Cambodia Construction Industry Expo at the Diamond Island Exhibition Center.
Century 21, Morgan Tower team up
Century 21 Cambodia and Morgan Ford Investment yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to promote unit sales at Morgan Tower, a $160-million multi-purpose business centre now under construction in Phnom Penh.
EuroCham boosts safety standards
European companies are urging construction site owners to implement safety standards in a bid to reduce workplace accidents.
Myanmar to implement Yangon elevated expressway project
Myanmar to implement an elevated expressway at the inner ring road of Yangon.
Nurseries urged for vendors’ kids
A union leader representing thousands of informal workers called for the construction of nurseries for children of market vendors.
Judge blocks Keystone XL pipeline
A US judge in Montana has blocked construction of the Keystone XL pipeline designed to carry heavy crude oil from Canada.
Sihanoukville water plant 90 percent complete
The construction of a water plant in Preah Sihanouk province’s Kbal Chhay area is 90 percent complete and is on track for completion by early next year, a provincial official said yesterday.
Work on China-funded hospital begins
Construction on the Cambodia-China Friendship Medical building at Preah Kossamak hospital started yesterday and is expected to be completed in three years.
Milestone solar deal reached
Shanghai-based Jinko Solar will participate in the construction of +200,000 solar modules to local firm SchneiTec Group.
Lightning kills four in Preah Sihanouk
Four workers were killed and two others injured during a lightning strike on Friday at a construction site in Preah Sihanouk province’s Prey Nob district.
New tech centre to prepare youth for Industry 4.0
As part of plans to adapt to technological trends, the government announced last week the construction of a centre inside one of the nation’s leading universities that will focus on the skills young tech entrepreneurs need to succeed in the digital economy.
Improving construction sector safety
A meet with members of Japan’s parliament to discuss a project aimed at improving safety standards in the construction sector.
Improving construction sector safety
Labour Ministry officials met with members of Japan’s parliament and the International Labour Organisation to discuss a project aimed at improving safety standards in the construction sector on Thursday.
Thailand halts road construction near Thai-Myanmar border
Thai authorities have suspended the construction of a road near a “No Man’s Land” islet.
Construction begins for Sihanoukville’s first-ever mall
Construction of Sihanoukville’s first mall begins with an investment of nearly $10 million.
CAMBUILD 2018 EXHIBITION TO OPEN NEXT WEEK AT KOH PICH
Phnom Penh will host the biggest gathering of the construction industry in Cambodia.
Construction fair kicks off in Bangkok
One of Asia’s biggest construction equipment and building materials events kicks off in Bangkok.
