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43% Human Error: A Wake-Up Call for Grid Reliability
North America’s power grid is facing growing reliability challenges from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and human error, according to the 2025 North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) State of Reliability Report. The report highlights the need for utilities to improve planning, data management, and collaboration. Digital technologies such as BIM, digital asset models, and ...
Read MoreEU, France, and MPTC Launch Regional Student VR Competition to Advance Green Innovation and Digital Skills
The SIMPLE project, implemented by IRD and CADT under the EU's Global Gateway strategy, empowers ASEAN students to transform environmental data into interactive virtual solutions for climate action Phnom Penh: Fostering advanced digital capacity while addressing pressing environmental challenges has become a strategic priority for human capital development across Cambodia and the broader ASEAN ...
Read MoreMinistry of Water Resources and ADB Inspect Progress of Techo Sen II Radar Station at Phnom Prasith
Secretary of State Chan Sinath leads joint mission to review 26.3% completion milestone, pushing for strict adherence to engineering standards and green city development Kandal: Enhancing national hydrometeorological infrastructure remains a critical pillar for Cambodia to improve early warning capabilities, address climate change risks, and protect communities from extreme weather events. On t...
Read MoreU.S. and HALO Trust Reinforce Demining Partnership to Clear Land and Support Community Development in Cambodia
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Aleks Zittle reviews demining progress in Siem Reap, highlighting over $52 million in funding that has safely restored more than 227 square kilometers of land since 2000 Siem Reap: Decades of bilateral mine action cooperation between the United States and Cambodia continue to convert hazardous, ordnance-contaminated land into safe, productive areas for local farmers and r...
Read MoreCambodian Delegation Attends 28th China International Mining Conference in Tianjin to Foster Responsible Mining Investment
Secretary of State Eang Eang represents Ministry of Mines and Energy at global ministerial forum to discuss technical innovation, sustainable extraction, and international partnership Tianjin: Advancing global technical cooperation and fostering responsible mineral extraction remain vital strategies for balancing resource development with environmental sustainability. On September 10, 2026, Sec...
Read MoreMinistry of Public Works and JICA Inspect Progress on National Road 5 Upgrade to Ensure Quality and Safety
Public Works Minister Peng Ponea orders strict technical oversight on the Serei Saophoan-Poipet section, prioritizing vehicle weigh station installation and advanced traffic safety equipment Ensuring construction quality, infrastructure longevity, and road safety remains a paramount priority for the Royal Government of Cambodia as it upgrades key economic transit corridors across the Kingdom. O...
Read MoreCambodia Secures Nearly $1 Billion from China Exim Bank for Historic Funan Techo Canal Project
Signed by Funan Techo Coastal-Inland Waterway Co., Ltd. under the presidency of Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, the landmark facility fuels Section 2 construction to establish a major river-to-sea economic corridor In a monumental step toward expanding national logistics and maritime connectivity, Funan Techo Coastal-Inland Waterway Co., Ltd. signed a landmark financing agreement worth near...
Read MoreCambodian Transport Delegation Inspects Wastewater Pump Manufacturing Facilities in Hungary for Takhmao Development Project
Secretary of State H.E. Ros Vanna leads technical mission to Budapest Central Wastewater Treatment Plant and Grundfos factory to ensure high-standard infrastructure implementation Hungary: Developing modern wastewater treatment infrastructure remains a critical priority for Cambodia as the government seeks to improve urban sanitation, protect natural water ecosystems, and ensure sustainable mun...
Read MoreMinistry of Mines and Energy and Toyota Discuss Expanding Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Adoption Across Cambodia
Energy Minister Keo Rattanak and Toyota Cambodia CEO Kensuke Tsuchiya review clean energy mobility trends to align corporate strategy with national sustainable development targets Phnom Penh: Accelerating the transition toward clean mobility and reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector remain pivotal objectives for the Royal Government of Cambodia as it advances its green economy agend...
Read MoreU.S. Diplomat Inspects $36.1 Million Bilateral Health Cooperation at Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital and Health Center in Banteay Meanchey
Chargé d'Affaires Aleks Zittle highlights joint commitments under President Trump’s America First Global Health Strategy to bolster frontline infectious disease detection and response capacity Siem Reap: Infectious diseases operate without borders, making targeted international health partnerships essential for intercepting biological threats at their origin before they escalate into wider cris...
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