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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...
Read MorePursat 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...
Read MorePhnom Penh Autonomous Port Shatters Records with Twenty-Five Percent Surge in Container Traffic
Strategic river hub surpasses six hundred thousand container milestone in 2025 as Cambodia’s export economy accelerates through modern logistics and expanded trade routes The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port has closed the 2025 fiscal year with a historic performance, signaling a major leap in Cambodia’s capacity for regional and international trade. According to the latest official business report rele...
Read MoreCambodia and China Forge Ten-Year Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Urban Waste Management
High-tech partnership with Mizuda Group introduces artificial intelligence and waste-to-energy solutions to secure a cleaner and more sustainable future for the Kingdom The Ministry of Environment of the Royal Government of Cambodia has entered into a landmark ten year partnership with China’s Mizuda Group Co., Ltd. to fundamentally modernize the nation’s urban waste infrastructure. On January 15,...
Read MoreBorey Peng Huoth Unveils Exclusive New Year Property Showcase in Phnom Penh
High-end developer launches Privilege Deals event featuring the grand King Majestic model home and natural living concepts at the heart of the 60-meter road development zone Borey Peng Huoth, Cambodia’s leading luxury residential developer, has announced a premier property event to mark the start of 2026, offering a unique window into the future of upscale urban living. Titled the Privilege Deals ...
Read MoreChinese Industrial Giant Targets Cambodia for Chemical Engineering Expansion
Strategic partnership with Fourth Construction Co., Ltd. set to modernize Cambodia’s industrial infrastructure and boost agricultural productivity through advanced fertilizer manufacturing Cambodia’s industrial and agricultural landscapes are poised for a significant technological upgrade following a high-level meeting between the Royal Government and a leading Chinese state-owned enterprise. On J...
Read MoreTakeo Province Emerges as an Industrial Powerhouse with 120 Percent Surge in New Factory Investments
Strategic regional positioning and pro-business reforms drive record-breaking manufacturing growth and large-scale job creation in southern Cambodia Takeo province has reached a historic industrial milestone, recording a 120 percent increase in new factory investment projects during 2025 compared to the previous year. During an annual review meeting on January 12, 2026, Provincial Governor Vei Sam...
Read MoreBentley Systems Revitalizes West Dongba with Smart Urban Planning
In a major leap for smart city development, the Beijing Municipal Institute of City Planning & Design has successfully transformed the West Dongba district using advanced infrastructure software from Bentley Systems. The project, centered on the strategic "international exchange center" in northeast Beijing, addresses a long-standing deficit in public transportation by integrating new rail li...
Read MoreBentley Systems and Seequent Power US$100M Efficiency Gain at Anglo American
Anglo American has unlocked an estimated USD 100 million in value at its Barro Alto mine, leveraging Bentley Systems software to slash geomechanical model update times. The project also earned a profile in the Bentley Year in Infrastructure (YII) Awards, highlighting how a "connected digital ecosystem" can replace traditional, disconnected manual workflows. The success of the Barro Alto project ...
Read MoreCambodia Unveils Visionary Master Plan to Transform Chrey Thom into Strategic Trade Gateway
New international border infrastructure in Kandal province set to modernize customs operations and accelerate economic integration with Vietnam The Royal Government of Cambodia has initiated a comprehensive master plan to overhaul the Chrey Thom International Border Gate, a move designed to cement its status as a premier economic hub on the southern trade corridor. During a high level inter-minist...
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