Bentley Systems Partners with Google to Improve Infrastructure Through Asset Analytics
Bentley will leverage high-quality Google imagery and AI for faster, more efficient roadway inspections and damage assessment LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2025 – (Google Cloud Next 2025) – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced new asset analytics capabilities that leverage Imagery Insights from Google Maps Platform to rapidly detect...
Read MoreInterContinental Hotels & Resorts to Open USD 300 Million Landmark in Sihanoukville, Marking Grand Return to Cambodia
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will make its return to Cambodia with a USD 300 million luxury property in Sihanoukville, scheduled to open in 2028 as part of the expansive Peninsula Bay Integrated Resort. The announcement coincides with a notable revival in Cambodia’s tourism industry, which saw a 23% increase in international arrivals in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 1.4%, driven ...
Read MoreMalaysia Bets on USD 250 Million Deal to Train 10K Semiconductor Specialists to Spark Homegrown Chip Design Revolution
Malaysia has sealed a landmark USD 250 million semiconductor partnership with UK-based Arm Holdings, granting the Southeast Asian nation access to Arm’s advanced intellectual property as it aims to shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a high-value design and innovation hub in the global chip supply chain. The agreement, formally signed on 5 March 2025 in Kuala Lumpur by Prime Minister Anwar...
Read MoreCambodia’s Steel Imports Surge in Early 2025
Cambodia's steel imports significantly rose in the first quarter of 2025, with the nation importing iron and steel valued at USD217 million. This marks a remarkable 75% increase compared to USD124 million during the same period last year. According to a report released on 10 April by the General Department of Customs and Excise, iron and steel imports accounted for 2.9% of Cambodia's total impo...
Read MorePrime Minister Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Stung Treng’s Agriculture Sector
In a significant move aimed at revitalising the agricultural landscape of Stung Treng province, Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced the re-zoning of 6,000 hectares of investment land to a private company to establish an agro-industrial zone. This ambitious initiative was unveiled during the official inauguration of National Road 71c on 12 April 2025. During the announcement, Prime Minister H...
Read MoreDam Safety in an Earthquake
Bentley Expert An earthquake can cause a dam to crack or dislocate, or even cause its component blocks to detach. The damage can result in uncontrolled water release or a catastrophic flood. Numerical methods such as finite element analysis play an important role in assessing the possible seismic damage to dams. In this blog post, we show how ADINA was used by a team of engineers in Switzerland...
Read MoreBuilding Bridges: CCA & CHINCA Unite for a Thriving Construction Future
In a significant move for the construction sector, the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) hosted a successful meeting with the China International Constructors Association (CHINCA) on 8 April 2025. This gathering not only highlighted Cambodia's growing economic landscape but also forged pathways for potential collaboration in the construction business and industrial development. ...
Read MorePM Unveils Ambitious Plan to Construct National Road 60b, Enhancing Connectivity Between Provinces
In a significant stride towards improving transport infrastructure, Prime Minister Hun Manet recently announced the construction of National Road 60b, which will connect the provinces of Kampong Thom and Kratie. This pivotal announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony of National Road 71c on 12 April 2025. During his speech, the Prime Minister emphasized the government's dedication t...
Read MoreVietnam Set to Reclaim Real Estate Momentum with USD 25.4 Billion FDI & Rising Investor Confidence
Vietnam’s real estate sector is poised for a robust resurgence in 2025, driven by USD 25.4 billion in implemented foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024—a 9.4% year-on-year increase—alongside improved investor sentiment, reduced borrowing costs, and rising transaction volumes across core asset classes, according to JLL’s latest market intelligence report, Vietnam Property Market Outlook 2025: A N...
Read MoreSchneiTec Dynamic Lists Green Bond Mobilising USD 50 million for Green Energy Development
SchneiTec Dynamic Co., Ltd has listed a green bond on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), mobilising USD 50 million for its green energy development project in Cambodia. The Official Green Bond Listing Ceremony was held on 11 April 2025, at the Cambodia Securities Exchange. During the ceremony, HE Sou Socheat, a Delegate of the Government and Director General of the Securities and Exchange ...
Read MoreNational Road 71c Inaugurated, Enhancing Connectivity in Cambodia
In a significant milestone for infrastructure development, Prime Minister Hun Manet officially inaugurated the 114.62-kilometre-long National Road 71c today. This vital road stretches from National Road 7 in Tbong Khmum province to National Road 71 in Kampong Cham province, marking a key improvement in the country's transportation network. According to a post on the Ministry of Public...
Read MoreADB Forecasts Sustainable Economic Growth for Cambodia in 2025 & 2026
In a promising outlook for Cambodia’s economy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects a growth rate of 6.1% for 2025 and 6.2% for 2026. The positive forecast, detailed in the Asian Development Outlook released on 9 April, highlights a steady trajectory driven primarily by robust external demand for manufactured goods and the ongoing recovery of the tourism sector. According to the report, ma...
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