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Cambodian Exports Reach 177 Countries as Annual Volume Surges Near 35 Billion Dollars
- 5 October 2026
Cambodia has expanded its commercial export footprint to 177 countries worldwide, driving overall export value to nearly 35 billion U.S. dollars despite complex global and regional economic challenges. The trade performance was presented in an official report during a Cabinet Plenary Meeting held on September 25, 2026, under the leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet. The repor...
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Cambodia and New Zealand Commit to Expanding Strategic Cooperation in Trade, Renewable Energy, and Technology Transfer
- 5 October 2026
In high-level talks with Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Ambassador Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani pledges to strengthen bilateral ties, vocational training, and regional collaboration Cambodia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation across key high-potential sectors, focusing on economic trade, direct investment, technology transf...
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Bentley’s Power Line Systems Positioned to Help Address U.S. Electricity Shortage
- 4 October 2026
The United States is facing a growing electricity shortage as demand from artificial intelligence data centers and broader electrification puts increasing pressure on the nation’s aging power grid. Bentley Systems estimates that the country could need an additional 35 gigawatts of capacity by 2030 to support AI data centers alone. At the center of efforts to expand and modernize the grid is Pow...
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CDC Mandates Full Transition to Digital Invoicing for Public Service Payments
- 4 October 2026
The Council for the Development of Cambodia has announced the official rollout of a standardized digital invoicing system for all public service payments handled by the institution. Formally issued through guidance on September 26, 2026, pursuant to Instruction No. 1707/26 C.D.C. dated September 25, 2026, the strategic transition is designed to simplify administrative procedures, reduce processing...
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Bentley Systems and Tata Projects Partner to Prepare Students for Infrastructure Careers
- 3 October 2026
Bentley Systems and Tata Projects have announced a strategic collaboration to help prepare university students for careers in India’s rapidly evolving infrastructure sector. The partnership, formalized through a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to bridge the gap between classroom education and real-world engineering practice by giving students hands-on exposure to infrastr...
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Cambodian Transport Delegation Meets AIIB Officials in Beijing to Strengthen Infrastructure Funding and Project Delivery
- 3 October 2026
Minister Peng Ponea holds talks with AIIB Investment Director Kim-See Lim to review ongoing projects, evaluate new proposals, and expand development financing ties Beijing: Strengthening strategic partnerships with international financial institutions remains a vital component of Cambodia's broader efforts to expand its infrastructure network and foster sustainable economic development. On the ...
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No Code, No Problem: AI Is Changing How Engineers Work
- 2 October 2026
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the chatbot window and into engineering software, allowing engineers to design, analyze, and manage complex projects using plain-language instructions—without needing to write code. Bentley Systems is demonstrating this approach through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that allows AI assistants to communicate directly with software appl...
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Advancing Sustainable Transport: Cambodia’s Vision for Economic Resilience and Regional Integration
- 2 October 2026
Cambodia highlights infrastructure progress under Pentagonal Strategy–Phase I, emphasizing multi-modal transport development, reduced logistics costs, and smart digital systems Beijing: Advancing sustainable transport systems and embracing digital innovation have become essential drivers for reinforcing economic resilience, facilitating international trade, and deepening regional integration. O...
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Cambodia and Japan formally adopt the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050
- 1 October 2026
The Phnom Penh Capital Administration and the Japan International Cooperation Agency officially signed off on the completion, adoption, and handover of the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050 on September 17, 2026. The formal endorsement took place during the fifth Joint Coordinating Committee meeting under the Project for Development of Integrated Urban Transport Management Mechanism in P...
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Cambodia and China Sign MoU to Elevate Capacity Building, Logistics, and Infrastructure Technology
- 1 October 2026
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia and the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on transport capacity building cooperation on September 21, 2026. The strategic agreement was formalized during a high-level bilateral meeting held in China between H.E. Peng Ponea, Cambodia's Minister of Public Works and Transport, and H.E. Li...
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Qilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng Hosts 35 Factories Worth $1.5 Billion
- 30 September 2026
The Qilu Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng province currently hosts 35 active factories representing a cumulative investment capital of approximately $1.5 billion. The milestone figures were highlighted during a ceremonial event featuring the planting of 2,200 trees and the distribution of 16,000 saplings at the zone's site in Svay Toea Sangkat, Svay Rieng City, Svay Rieng province. The environm...
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Ministry of Agriculture and Japan’s Inoue Calcium Corporation Partner to Boost Cashew Processing and Value Addition
- 30 September 2026
Secretary of State Sor Chetra holds bilateral talks on Japanese plan to purchase up to 3,000 tons of raw cashews annually, alongside new academic exchange programs for agricultural students Phnom Penh: Attracting targeted foreign direct investment and expanding domestic agro-processing capacity remain central to Cambodia's strategy for capturing higher value in agricultural supply chains and im...
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