Construction Focus
AEON Breaks Ground on USD 46 Million Shopping Mall in Vietnam
In a strategic move amidst the global economic downturn, Japanese retail giant AEON is strengthening its presence in Vietnam with the groundbreaking of a new shopping mall. On April 19, 2025, AEON Vietnam commenced construction on the AEON HAI DUONG shopping mall in Hai Duong province, located just north of Hanoi. The project has an investment of VND 1.18 billion (approximately USD 45.61...
Read MoreCambodia Set to Welcome New State-of-the-Art Hospital Worth Over USD 300 Million
Cambodia is poised to enhance its healthcare sector with the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge hospital, projected to cost USD 300 million. Several influential tycoons signed A memorandum of understanding on April 21, 2025, signaling a significant advancement in the country's medical infrastructure. This initiative will deliver world-class medical services directly to the Cambodian po...
Read MoreProtecting The Big Easy: This Year’s Mardi Gras Showed Again How Infrastructure And Digital Twins Can Help Keep New Orleans Safe and Dry
By Tomas Kellner New Orleans is home to awe-inspiring music, food and street parties. But let’s not forget equally awe-inspiring infrastructure, which keeps the Big Easy dry. That was evident in early March when New Orleans entered “Deep Gras,” the boisterous coda to months of revelry culminating in Fat Tuesday, the end of the Mardi Gras season. Sitting on land near and below sea level and surr...
Read MoreKampot Welcomes New International Tourist Port with Grand Opening Ceremony
The long-awaited Kampot International Tourist Port officially opened today in a ceremony by Prime Minister Hun Manet. This impressive development, valued at USD 10 million, is set to significantly boost the tourism sector in Kampot Province, attracting visitors from both domestic and international markets. Situated on 4.25 hectares in Chum Kriel Village, Chum Kriel Commune, Teuk Chhou District,...
Read MoreConstruction Progress of Phnom Penh’s Drainage System Nears Completion
The ambitious project to build a comprehensive drainage system in western Phnom Penh is now 88% complete, with final touches expected to be finalised by July 2025. During a recent review, Ms. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the project leader, confirmed the significant progress. The initiative aims to construct modern drainage...
Read MoreStar Engineers The World’s Most Complex Machine, ITER’s Fusion Reactor, is Pushing 4D Visualization to the Next Level
By Sean O'Neill Clarity is invaluable for a project as staggeringly complex as the international fusion experiment. The project, also known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), is being built in France and is one of the most ambitious scientific collaborations in history—in the same league as the and the International Space Station. Dubbed the “reverse Tower of Ba...
Read MoreCambodia Set to Invest Nearly USD 1 Billion in Sihanoukville’s Development as a Regional Logistics Hub
In a significant step towards enhancing its economic infrastructure, the Cambodian government has unveiled plans to invest nearly USD 1 billion in developing Sihanoukville into a major regional logistics hub by 2029. This ambitious investment will unfold in three key phases. The first phase, focusing on the expansion of Sihanoukville Port, is already underway, funded by a loan of approximately ...
Read MoreChinese Shipbuilder Eyes Cambodian Market for Expansion
Shanghai Hantang Shipping Co., Ltd. (SHS), a prominent player in the Chinese shipbuilding industry, is set to explore new horizons by exporting ships from Shanghai to the Cambodian market. This strategic move was discussed during a high-level meeting at the company’s headquarters, led by HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia. ...
Read MoreCambodia, China & UNICEF Unite for Climate-Resilient Water & Sanitation Services
In a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience in Cambodia, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, alongside the Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China and UNICEF, has launched the “Cambodia Climate Resilient Water and Sanitation Project.” This initiative aims to strengthen water and sanitation services across the country, addressing the c...
Read MoreCambodia Set to Launch Digital Professionals Association to Empower Future Workforce
In a significant move to enhance the digital landscape, Cambodia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, alongside the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, has announced the establishment of a Digital Professionals Association. This innovative initiative is designed to foster collaboration and advance skill development in nine critical areas that are essential for the nation’s digital tec...
Read More