Cambodia News
In a dusty gorge deep in landlocked Laos, work is underway on a project that could change South-East Asia forever. Despite the protests of countries downstream and the warnings of scientists, a construction company has begun building the first dam across the lower reaches of one of the world’s great rivers. Officially the Lao government […]
Continue ReadingThailand is set to open a new rail route, which connects the country with Cambodia, to further boost the transportation connection with Vietnam. Transport Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan said on Friday that Cambodia has recently asked Thailand to build a railway bridge to connect the country’s Aranyaprathet District with its Poipet District. Mr. Charupong stated that the […]
Continue ReadingTengbom, one of the leading architecture companies in the Nordics, further strengthens its presence on the Asian market through a close co-operation with Cambodian The Room Design Studio. Through this collaboration Tengbom gains a broader platform in Asia. Our intention is to further expand our business in Asia and the co-operation with The Room enables […]
Continue ReadingNo ground was broken in May on the New Siem Reap International Airport (NSRIA), a US$1 billion Korean investment, and officials say no definite date has been set for work on the project as the developer looks for new partners. NSRIA Co Ltd, an equal joint venture by Camco Airport Co Ltd and Lees A&A, […]
Continue ReadingVattanac Capital will contain approximately 11,500 square meters of premium retail space in the Podium to accommodate luxury international brands. Vattanac Properties Ltd. has begun development for the 39-storey Vattanac Capital office tower in Phnom Penh, Cambodia due to the need for International standard Grade A office space. Some of the key features of the development are […]
Continue ReadingCrown Holdings Inc. will construct a new beverage can plant in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, to accommodate growing demand. The new plant is designed to produce multiple can lines and will have an initial annual production capacity of 725 million, two-piece 33cl aluminum cans. The facility is expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2013 and […]
Continue ReadingArchetype Group, a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in South East Asia, announced today its new partnership with AIA Associés. AIA Associés, who recently opened an office in Beijing, is a French-based firm specialized in the development of high-quality and technical healthcare facilities. The purpose of such alliance is to bring together the regional expertise of […]
Continue ReadingLaos said yesterday it would not make a final decision on construction of the Xayaburi dam in the main stream body of the Mekong River before approval by the international community and countries in the Lower Mekong basin over environment concerns. Work on the site by the Thai construction company Ch Karnchang was just preparation, […]
Continue ReadingAjiya Bhd is investing RM30mil to set up a safety glass processing plant in Thailand this year the company’s second after a metal roofing manufacturing plant there. Managing director Chan Wah Kiang said construction of the facility would start any time now and was expected to be completed by the end of the year. He […]
Continue ReadingThe controversial Xayaburi hydro-electric dam project in northern Laos may have already begun, despite countries, including Cambodia, requesting further studies to assess possible negative effects on Lower Mekong communities. According to a statement released on its website late on Tuesday, Thai development firm Ch.Karnchang said it was due to begin building the dam on March […]
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