China Invests US$500 Million on Groundbreaking Subsea Cable Network to Rival USA
China has set its sights on developing the world's most extensive and advanced subsea fiber-optic internet cable network, spanning across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The cable network will cost an estimated US$500 million to complete, and it will be laid by Huawei Technologies Co Ltd-owned fast-growing cable firm, HMN Technologies Co Ltd. The EMA (Europe-Middle East-Asia) cable project will...
Read MoreCDC Approves $36.2 Million Investment in Solar Panels and Agricultural Products in three provinces
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently granted registration certificates to four companies with a total investment of $36.2 million, aimed at constructing four factories in three provinces. According to the CDC, the investments are expected to boost the economy and provide job opportunities for locals. One of the companies, "SUNFLOWER ENERGY (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD," will in...
Read MoreUS$7.2b Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Set to Revolutionize Indonesian Transport
Indonesia is set to mark its 78th Independence Day with the opening of the highly anticipated Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, a landmark project that will connect the capital to the thriving city of Bandung in just 40 minutes. The US$7.2 billion railway, a flagship initiative of China's Belt and Road Initiative, has been years in the making and is being spearheaded by the Indonesian-Chinese co...
Read MoreWSB and Bentley Systems Collaborate to Offer New Digital Construction Management Service Based on SYNCHRO
Will Provide Digital Integrator and Advisory Services for Construction Digital Twins Running in Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Bentley Systems, a leading infrastructure software provider, has partnered with WSB, a digital construction management solution provider, to create a new service that will help civil infrastructure owners and contractors adopt and utilize infrastructure digital twins. The...
Read More“Koh ToToeng” &”Koh Muy” to be developed as a new tourist destination worth nearly US$38m
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has granted approval for two investment projects worth a total of $37.7 million to develop two islands, "Koh Totoeng" in Koh Kong province and "Koh Muy" in Sihanoukville province as new tourist destinations. According to the Cambodian Investment Committee publication released on 13 April 2023, "DEN NOKOR (CAMBODIA) INVESTMENT CO., LTD" and "G.T....
Read MoreThai Conglomerate PTT Invests in 420-Megawatt Solar Power Plant in India
Global Power Synergy Public Company (GPSC), a subsidiary of Thailand's PTT, has secured the rights to invest in a 420-megawatt solar power plant in India through its renewable energy arm, Avaada Energy Private. The project, which will be completed within 18 months, will be crucial in India's aim to increase its renewable energy generation capacity to more than 5,000MW and to have clean energy acco...
Read MoreBentley Systems Expands Infrastructure Engineering Portfolio with EasyPower Acquisition
To Broadly Incorporate Electrical Modeling and Analysis across the Lifecycle of Infrastructure Digital Twins Bentley Systems, a leading infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its acquisition of EasyPower, a developer of design and analysis software for electrical engineering professionals. This acquisition will enable Bentley Systems to incorporate electrical modeling and...
Read MoreCambodia to Build Tallest Bridge Worth Nearly $23 Million in Pursat
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is embarking on a groundbreaking project in Cambodia, with the construction of the tallest bridge across the Russey Chrum River in Pursat province. The bridge is part of the construction project of National Road No. 10 connecting Battambang-Pursat-Koh Kong and is set to become a significant landmark in the country. The bridge, which is expected to cost...
Read MoreKampot has 4 landscape protection areas on an area of 217 hectares
Kampot province, known for its stunning natural beauty and unique landscapes, is taking steps to protect its environment and wildlife. As the Ministry of Environment reported on 11 April 2023, there are currently four landscape protection areas in the province spanning a total area of 217 hectares. These areas are located in Chres village, Koh Chamkar village, and Koh Tnaot village, across two com...
Read MoreChip Mong Industries Supplies 6000M3 of Ready-Mixed Concrete for Naga III Raft Foundation
Phnom Penh, 09 April 2023: Chip Mong Industries, a leading concrete supplier in Cambodia, has successfully delivered 6000M3 of Ready-Mixed Concrete for the Naga III Raft Foundation project. The project is under the supervision of GLOBAL PILING SOLUTIONS, CO., LTD, and the concrete was meticulously selected, tested, and monitored by experts with over two decades of experience to ensure high quality...
Read MoreNew NR4-Monivong Bokor National Park Road Reaches 30% Completion Milestone
The NR4-Monivong Bokor National Park Road, a major infrastructure project connecting the National Road No. 4 to the Bokor mountain, has reached a significant milestone. As of 8 April 2023, the project has reached 30 percent completion, according to Mr Svay Vuthy, a representative of Sokha Hotel Company, which is responsible for the construction of the road. This comes after the completion of site ...
Read MoreCDC Approves Nearly US$300M in Investment Projects in Q1 2023
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced the approval of 39 new investment projects and investment expansion projects in the first quarter of 2023, with a total investment capital of approximately US$294 million. According to the report, these projects are expected to create around 47,000 job opportunities for local people. The majority of the projects, comprising 38 out ...
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