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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Unveiling a Towering Marvel: Ministry of Industry’s 18-Storey Office Building Reaches 100% Completion
- 26 July 2023
The architectural masterpiece that is the new 18-storey office building of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation has reached a momentous milestone with its 100% completion. Nestled gracefully along Norodom Boulevard, this landmark structure stands tall as a testament to Cambodia's progress and commitment to innovation. In a moment of pride and celebration, the official h...
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Green Mobility Goes Premium: MPWT to Introduce Electric Vehicle Charging Fees from August
- 25 July 2023
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced the implementation of electric vehicle charging fees at stations under its purview, effective from 1st August 2023. This much-anticipated development, referred to as letter No. 032 of the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) and dated 21st July 2023, marks a significant milestone in Cambodia's green mobility revolution. MPWT's com...
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China and Pakistan Foster Sustainable Energy Cooperation with US$ 3.5 Billion Nuclear Power Plant
- 25 July 2023
In a landmark collaboration, China and Pakistan have inaugurated the construction of Pakistan's largest nuclear power plant, a monumental project estimated at US$ 3.5 billion. Set to generate a colossal 1,200 megawatts of electricity daily for the national grid, the initiative signals a significant stride towards sustainable energy for the nation. As per a report on July 14, 2023, the groundbre...
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Bentley Systems Announces Allen Li has Joined as General Manager, China
- 24 July 2023
EXTON, Pa. – June 6, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that Allen Li has been appointed to the new role of General Manager, China, reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Brock Ballard. Allen Li has had a long executive career at enterprise software leader SAP, including as Chief Operating Officer in China. He earned a b...
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Vietnam Breaks Ground on Mekong Delta Expressway
- 24 July 2023
The government of Vietnam has broken ground on a 188km expressway which will stretch across the Mekong Delta to Tran De, a South China Sea port city. The six-lane expressway is expected to cost US$1.9 billion from the government budget and is expected to be completed in 2026. The new road will connect with Vietnam’s national expressway system as part of a planned further six expressways to link...
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Bentley Systems Announces New Capabilities for Carbon Assessment in iTwin Experience
- 21 July 2023
Capabilities Unlock Carbon Data Management for Infrastructure Projects EXTON, Pa. – June 26, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, is announcing at the Environment Analyst Global Business Summit, the availability of new carbon assessment capabilities in iTwin Experience to enable infrastructure professionals to seamlessly quantify ...
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Indonesia Injects US$1bn More into New Capital ‘Nusantra’
- 21 July 2023
The Indonesian government has approved the injection of an additional US$1 billion for the development of the nation’s new capital city ‘Nusantra’ which is located in East Kalimantan province on Borneo island. The Nusantra mega project is projected to cost US$32 billion, 80% of which is expected to be sourced from private investment. The Indonesian government, however, has not yet secured the i...
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Pattaya to Build Four Monorails
- 20 July 2023
Thailand’s leading resort city Pattaya has unveiled plans for the construction of four monorails to reduce traffic congestion and make it easier for tourists to get to the famous beach. The first 9.9km Green Line will have 13 stations and connect to the city’s planned new high-speed train station which will then link to the soon expanding airport as part of an overall national infrastructure ex...
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Cambodia’s Digital Transformation Soars with the US$30 Million National Data Center
- 20 July 2023
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications marked a historic milestone today with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art National Data Center, a project valued at nearly US$30 million. The center, located in Srah Chak district, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, spans an impressive 12 stories, 36 meters wide, and 63 meters long. With an estimated construction timeline of 18 months, the National Data ...
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Ring Road 3 is temporarily open and will be officially inaugurated on August 3
- 18 July 2023
Ring Road 3, a vital infrastructure project in Cambodia, is set to bolster connectivity and drive economic growth in the country. The road construction has reached its completion milestone, and a temporary opening is currently in effect. The official inauguration is scheduled for August 3, 2023, with the esteemed presence of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, as announced by HE Heang Sotheayut, spokesman for ...
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