Cambodia Officially Inaugurates $252 Million National Road 10 Connecting Northwestern Hubs to Southwest Coast

The 198.5-kilometer strategic artery slashes travel distance by up to 372 kilometers, connecting three key provinces to boost regional trade and tourism Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet officially inaugurated National Road 10 on October 1, 2026, ushering in a transformative milestone for Cambodia's internal transport network and cross-provincial commerce. Spanning 198.518 kilometers i...

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Digital Workflows Could Help Geothermal Energy Finally Scale Up

Digital technologies are helping transform geothermal energy development by making projects more efficient, scalable and easier to manage, according to a recent industry analysis. Geothermal energy provides a reliable, low-emission source of power that can operate around the clock, unlike renewable sources that depend on weather conditions. However, high upfront costs, exploration uncertainty a...

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Industry Ministry Opens 3rd Cambodia Circular Economy Forum, Urging Practical Industrial Implementation

Minister Hem Vanndy frames circular economy as a driver for national competitiveness, efficiency, and supply chain resilience beyond basic waste management Phnom Penh: Transitioning from traditional linear production models toward a circular economy has emerged as a crucial strategy for bolstering Cambodia's industrial competitiveness, resource efficiency, and environmental resilience. On Wedne...

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Can AI Help Solve the World’s Engineering Shortage?

The infrastructure industry is facing a growing shortage of engineers even as demand for bridges, roads, power networks, and other projects continues to rise. Bentley Systems is turning to artificial intelligence to help engineers work faster while keeping human expertise at the center of critical decisions. Bentley’s approach combines AI’s ability to understand language, reason through problem...

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Hospitality Expansion: Germany’s TUI Group and OCIC Launch TUI Suneo Olympia Phnom Penh as Third Major Cambodian Hotel

German tourism and hospitality giant TUI Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation, officially inaugurated TUI Suneo Olympia Phnom Penh on September 30, 2026. The grand opening ceremony was presided over by Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak, marking the official brand debut of TUI Suneo in the Kingdom and expanding the German group's operational foot...

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Aims to Strengthen $50 Million Healthcare and Infrastructure Projects in Cambodia

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has expressed its strategic intention to reinforce health infrastructure development and humanitarian projects across Cambodia, delivering estimated public benefits valued at approximately $50 million. The initiative was highlighted during consultative discussions on October 2, 2026, between H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Cha...

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Japan’s Tohoku University Research on Cambodia’s Logistics Systems and Economic Corridor Development

MPWT Undersecretary Vasim Sorya meets Japanese delegation led by Professor Yukiharu KOBAYASHI to review JICA-backed logistics initiatives and cross-border transport strategies Phnom Penh: Modernizing national logistics networks and optimizing key economic corridors remain fundamental drivers for lowering transport costs and strengthening Cambodia's regional competitiveness. On September 30, 202...

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Cambodia and Japan Launch “Co-Creation Space Economy Symposium” to Drive Tech Innovation and Green Growth

Minister Chea Vandeth outlines draft 5-year National Space Program and highlights scholarships for 48 postgraduate students to build human capital Phnom Penh: Leveraging space technology and satellite applications has emerged as a transformative frontier for expanding digital economies, strengthening environmental stewardship, and accelerating sustainable development. On the morning of Septembe...

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Industry Ministry Launches CAM-PACK+ Project to Expand MSME Market Access Through Packaging Innovation

Minister Hem Vanndy leads a $300,000 Mekong-Lancang funded initiative to enhance packaging standards and regional trade integration across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam Phnom Penh: Elevating packaging quality and integrating innovative design technologies have become crucial strategic prerequisites for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to overcome market barriers and integrate ...

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Cambodia Joins Global Leaders at 4th UNESCO AI Ethics Forum in Riyadh to Promote Inclusive and Responsible AI Governance

CADT President Seng Sopheap highlights Cambodia's AI ecosystem, human capital development, and ethical frameworks before 1,200 international delegates in Saudi Arabia Riyadh: Establishing global governance frameworks and ethical benchmarks for artificial intelligence (AI) has become a top international priority to ensure that rapid technological advancements serve human-centric and equitable de...

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