Cambodia Marks Historic Milestone with Groundbreaking of Funan Techo Canal Section 2

Prime Minister Hun Manet launches the 151-kilometer phase of the landmark waterway project connecting Kandal province to the coastal waters of Kep The Royal Government of Cambodia officially launched the second section of the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resource Management project on April 11, 2026, marking a pivotal step in the development of the nation’s most ambitious navigation network. Pres...

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How Bentley Software Engineered China’s Newest Mega-Factory

Chinse firm MMI Planning & Engineering Institute has saved millions of yuan and cut down on construction delays by switching to digital workflow in their mega Manufacturing Industrial Park project. Located in Changchun city, this $182.5 million Industrial Park is cornerstone for the region's economic growth and the expansion of the iconic Hongqi automotive brand. The complexity of the pr...

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Final Stretch of National Road 5 Renovation Surpasses Halfway Mark

Strategic 35-kilometer link between Serey Sophorn and Poipet targets 2027 completion as joint Cambodian-Japanese project enters critical phase The comprehensive rehabilitation of Cambodia’s National Road 5 has entered its final stages, with the segment connecting Serey Sophorn and Poipet now more than 51 percent complete. This progress update, reflecting data from the first week of April 2026, ma...

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Government Strategizes Mitigation for 28 Irrigation Systems Along Funan Techo Canal Route

Preliminary assessment identifies nearly 40,000 hectares of affected farmland as stakeholders coordinate to ensure seamless water resource integration A preliminary technical assessment has revealed that 28 irrigation systems covering a total area of 39,678 hectares along the path of the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resource Management project will be impacted by its development. This finding was...

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Digital Innovation Secures Water Future for 1.4 Million Families in Colombia

Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) of Colombia has successfully transformed the city’s water network, ensuring that 1.4 million families have access to reliable and affordable water through a digital modeling system. The centerpiece of this transformation is Bentley Systems' OpenFlows Water software. Before adopting this technology, EPM engineers had to rely on fragmented spreadsheets and manu...

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Cambodia Unveils Visionary $36 Billion Logistics Master Plan to Secure Global Competitiveness

Comprehensive decade-long strategy encompassing 174 projects aims to revolutionize national transport infrastructure and attract high-value foreign investment In a major step toward transforming the kingdom into a regional trade hub, the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially launched an ambitious master plan to overhaul its intermodal transport and logistics systems. This strategic roadmap,...

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Digital Modernization Gains Momentum: Cambodia’s New National Water Data Hub Nears 60% Completion

PHNOM PENH, April 6, 2026 — Construction of the National Water Resources and Meteorological Data Management Center, a flagship project for Cambodia’s digital governance, has reached a significant milestone with nearly 60% of the work now complete. The progress was confirmed during an on-site inspection led by His Excellency Chan Sinath, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Met...

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The $10 Billion Demo: How Software is Revolutionizing Ocean Cleanup

The offshore decommissioning market is surging toward $10.27 billion by 2030, turning the removal of aging oil rigs into a massive engineering challenge. To prevent disasters and budget collapses, engineers now use "digital twins" to model years of rust and wear. This software removes the danger of the unknown, letting teams see exactly how much stress a structure can handle before it's touched...

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Historical Gateway Transformed: Phnom Penh’s Former Airport to Open as Public Park for Khmer New Year

The iconic site of the former Phnom Penh International Airport, widely known as Pochentong, is set to begin a new chapter as a trial public park, offering residents a unique space for recreation and cultural reflection. According to an announcement from the inter-ministerial committee tasked with managing the kingdom’s former aviation hubs on April 6, 2026, the site will be open to the public for ...

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Peng Huoth Group Marks Two Decades of Real Estate Excellence with Vision for Sustained Growth

Leading Cambodian developer celebrates 20th anniversary by highlighting a massive 1,000-hectare development footprint and honoring long-term employee commitment PHNOM PENH, April 10, 2026 — Peng Huoth Group, a pillar of Cambodia’s real estate development sector, held a grand annual gala to commemorate its twentieth year of operations. Under the theme 20 Years Together, Eternal Happiness, the even...

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Battambang Rural Infrastructure Nears Major Milestone with 60 Percent Completion of Key Road Projects

Ministry of Rural Development inspection confirms steady progress on over 20 kilometers of upgraded connectivity for local communities The Ministry of Rural Development has announced that the construction of two significant rural road projects in Battambang province has reached approximately 60 percent completion. This update follows a site inspection led by His Excellency Chhay Rithisen, Ministe...

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Digital Twins Drive $14.8M in Savings for Jakarta’s LRT Expansion

PT Waskita Karya has utilized Bentley Systems’ digital construction suite to complete the 6.4-kilometer LRT Jakarta Phase 1B project, saving USD 14.82 million in potential rework and delay penalties. The project’s success was anchored by SYNCHRO 4D, which allowed engineers to simulate the entire construction sequence before breaking ground. This proactive approach identified over 1,200 techn...

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