Cambodia Greenlights $10 Million Recycling Hub in Sihanoukville

Strategic facility in Kampong Seila to pioneer industrial-scale recycling of electronic, automotive, and metal waste as part of a nationwide environmental cleanup initiative Sihanoukville’s industrial landscape is set for a major environmental upgrade following the government’s approval of a $10 million specialized waste processing plant. On January 21, 2026, the Ministry of Environment and provin...

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China Pledges Strategic Investment Expansion in Takeo Across Three Pillars

Strategic Infrastructure and the Funan Techo Canal Drive Investor Confidence in Cambodia’s Southern Gateway A high-level delegation of Chinese investors has committed to mobilizing further investment partners to explore opportunities in Takeo province, specifically targeting the industrial, agricultural, and tourism sectors. This commitment followed a strategic meeting on January 20, 2026, between...

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Government Extends Vital Stamp Duty Exemptions to Propel Cambodian Real Estate Sector through 2026

The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially extended the stamp duty tax exemption for property buyers until December 31, 2026, providing a significant boost to the national real estate landscape. According to a formal announcement by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on January 22, 2026, this decision follows a directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet intended to support citizens in attaining...

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Tasei Samaki Irrigation Project Hits Key Progress Milestone

Strategic water infrastructure in Thmar Koul district reaches 35% completion as Cambodia accelerates its transition toward resilient and commercialized farming communities Battambang province is witnessing a major transformation in its agricultural landscape as the irrigation development project for the Tasei Samaki Agricultural Community reaches 35% completion. On January 19, 2026, Chhea Bunrith,...

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Cultivating Prosperity: Cambodia and Private Partners Launch Strategic Alliance for Modern Agricultural Communities

Landmark agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and leading financial institutions introduces low-interest capital and carbon credit initiatives to transform small-scale farming into high-value commercial enterprise The Royal Government of Cambodia has taken a significant leap toward agricultural modernization through a strategic collaboration with the private sector. On January 20, 2026, t...

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Canada Taps Bentley Systems’ OpenPaths to Revolutionize Citywide Traffic Modeling

City of Edmonton in Canada has partnered with Bentley Systems, utilizing their OpenPaths DYNAMEQ and OpenPaths EMME software to develop a first-of-its-kind, citywide dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) model. The initiative came after the city was planning to invest approximately CAD 1 billion for a new transportation master plan. Traditionally, city planners relied on static models that often strug...

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Ending the Flood Legacy: Choeung Ek Canal Project Set to Shield Southern Phnom Penh

High-tech pumping stations and extensive drainage networks reach near completion as Cambodia accelerates its strategic multi-step water diversion master plan Phnom Penh is on the verge of a significant environmental milestone as the Choeung Ek main canal system enters its final stages of construction. On January 20, 2026, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha led a direct inspect...

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Bentley Tech Summit: How Bentley Systems is Redefining the Infrastructure

The Bentley Tech Summit (BTS25) brought together more than 500 engineers, product managers, and software users to work side-by-side, signaling a shift in how the infrastructure giant develops its technology. Under the theme "Breaking Barriers to Build Value," the three-day summit functioned as a "hive mind" where the usual walls between software creators and software users were intentionally dism...

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Cambodia provides special incentives to 4 projects worth $355 million in the Northeastern Economic Frontier

New strategic incentives for agro-industrial hubs in Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces set the stage for 12,300 new jobs and a shift toward high-value exports. In a decisive move to transform its rugged northeastern landscape into a sophisticated economic engine, the Cambodian government has greenlit a massive $355 million investment package. This initiative, spearheaded by the Northeastern Investme...

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Why “Smart” Pumps Aren’t Always Smart

Think a "variable speed" pump is a guaranteed money-saver? Think again. A recent analysis has revealed that a common engineering "shortcut" could actually be draining thousands of dollars from utility budgets every year. Junior engineers often fall for the "Pump Affinity Law"—a simple formula suggesting that if you slow a pump down by 20%, you cut its power use in half. It sounds like a no-braine...

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Pursat Province Pioneers Sustainable Future with $29 Million Plastic Recycling Facility

High-tech A1-Plastic plant set to transform used bottles into high-grade PET products, creating hundreds of jobs and advancing Cambodia’s green economy goals Pursat province has officially become a focal point for Cambodia’s environmental transformation following the groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art plastic recycling facility. On January 19, 2026, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Ke...

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Government Commissions Specialized Task Force to Redefine Future of Old Phnom Penh International Airport

Inter-ministerial group led by Secretary of State Chheang Vannarith to study long-term management and public utility of the historic Pochentong site as commercial aviation shifts to Techo International Airport The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially established a high-level inter-ministerial task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the management and future utilization of the old Phn...

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