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French City Turning 3D Tech Into a Blueprint for the Future
Pau is redefining the future of urban living by utilizing a cutting-edge "digital twin" to transform city planning. By creating a comprehensive 3D virtual model of the entire city, officials have moved beyond static paper reports to offer residents an interactive view of how proposed developments will fit into the landscape. This technology has been essential in protecting the city's historic p...
Read MoreInfrastructure Leaders Turn to Digital Twins and AI to Combat Climate Risks
A new study by Bentley Systems and Verdantix has shown that leading infrastructure companies around the world are shifting their focus toward digital twins and artificial intelligence (AI), aiming at building more effective climate-resilient infrastructure. The study was revealed at London Climate Action Week, where industry leaders and policymakers gathered to exchange ideas, discuss challenge...
Read MoreKNN Automotive Breaks Ground on $28 Million Vehicle Assembly Plant in Kandal
Cambodia's industrial sector took another major step toward high-value manufacturing as KNN Automotive, a subsidiary of KNN Group, officially broke ground on a $28 million vehicle assembly plant in Ksach Kandal district, Kandal province. The groundbreaking ceremony held on July 26, 2026, was presided over by Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board at the Council for the Dev...
Read MoreBentley Systems Expands Carbon Analysis Tools for Infrastructure Projects
Bentley Systems is highlighting its carbon analysis software as a tool to help infrastructure organizations reduce emissions, improve project efficiency, and comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations. The software, available through Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, is designed to help engineers and project teams assess the carbon impact of infrastructure projects from the earliest ...
Read MoreUS-ASEAN Business Council Commits to Expanding Investment and Exploring New Sectors in Cambodia
Cambodia's commercial landscape received a powerful endorsement from major American corporations as a high-level business delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council pledged to expand existing operations and actively pursue new investment opportunities across the Kingdom. The firm commitment was highlighted on July 22, 2026, during an official meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thi...
Read MoreCambodia’s Electric Vehicle Registrations Surge 136% in First Half of 2026
Cambodia's transition toward clean and sustainable mobility is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, marked by a dramatic increase in electric vehicle adoption nationwide during the first half of 2026. During a high-level public-private sector dialogue on July 22, 2026, official figures presented by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport revealed that total nationwide electric vehicle registr...
Read MoreBentley Systems Highlights Open Engineering Software for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Bentley Systems has emphasized the growing importance of open engineering software and connected data in helping infrastructure organizations build greater resilience against climate change. In the latest episode of its Bentley Horizons podcast, the infrastructure engineering software company showcased how digital twins, reality capture, and generative artificial intelligence (AI) can suppo...
Read MoreWorldBridge Group and Cambodia Airports Partner for Major Logistics Hub in Sihanoukville
Cambodia's transport and logistics sector has reached a transformative milestone as two corporate powerhouses join forces to establish a premier multimodal trade hub in coastal Preah Sihanouk province. On July 21, 2026, Cambodian conglomerate WorldBridge Group and Cambodia Airports, a subsidiary of global operator VINCI Airports, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to conduct a joint fe...
Read MoreRebuilding the Gherkin: An AI Experiment in Modern Engineering
Stuart Milne, a former member of the original Gherkin design team and current Product Manager at Bentley Systems, has successfully used AI to recreate the iconic London tower in just minutes. This experimental project highlights a transformative shift in how infrastructure engineering software can integrate with AI to streamline complex design workflows while maintaining critical safety standar...
Read MoreChinese Entertainment Giant Set to Launch Immersive Angkor 3D Museum
Cambodia's tourism landscape is preparing for a high-tech revolution as plans advance to bring the glorious history of the Khmer Empire into the digital age. Legendary Entertainment and Culture Group Ltd., a prominent Asian entertainment conglomerate, has officially announced that its flagship Immersive Angkor project will open in Siem Reap by late 2026 or early 2027 at the latest. The milestone a...
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