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ADB Approves $63.44 Million for 250MW/500MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Cambodia
- 2 July 2026
The Asian Development Bank has officially approved a $63.44 million financial support package for the Royal Government of Cambodia to construct a 250MW/500MWh Battery Energy Storage System at the Takeo substation in southern Cambodia. According to the announcement of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on June 24, 2026, the comprehensive financing package consists of a $40 million concessional loa...
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Future of Construction Symposium Spotlights Digital Innovation in Infrastructure
- 29 June 2026
The recent Future of Construction symposium at ETH Zurich, sponsored by Bentley Systems, highlighted how cutting-edge digital tools are fundamentally transforming the design and construction landscape. The event brought together industry leaders and academics to explore the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence in building complex, modern infrastructure. Bentley Systems pla...
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New Urban Planning Agreement to Extend R4 Road and Ease Traffic Congestion in Phnom Penh
- 29 June 2026
In a significant breakthrough for urban mobility in the capital, an agreement has been reached to open a new road alignment connecting the Boeung Kak area directly to Preah Monivong Boulevard. This initiative, officially announced by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on June 19, 2026, aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion and improve the daily commute fo...
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Construction Industry Leaders Converge in Berlin to Address Looming Infrastructure Data Crisis
- 28 June 2026
Industry analysts from Verdantix report that the infrastructure sector is facing a potential €12 trillion investment gap by 2040, driven largely by fragmented information that is often lost or siloed during project handovers. The warning is concluded at the Bentley Systems Illuminate 2026 conference where infrastructure experts gathered to address potential crisis within the industry. Accord...
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Cambodia and Japan’s Zo Motors Sign Landmark Agreement to Boost Electric Vehicle Skills Training
- 28 June 2026
The Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Zo Motors, a prominent Japanese new energy commercial vehicle manufacturer, to launch specialized training initiatives in electric vehicle technology. The high-level signing ceremony took place on June 15, 2026, under the presidency of HE Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Trai...
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How AI Is Rewiring the Way Engineers Design Infrastructure
- 27 June 2026
Bentley Systems is integrating advanced AI technologies directly into its professional engineering software, aiming at transforming the way civil and structural engineers approach infrastructure design by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining complex workflows. This technological evolution centers on two primary approaches: helping engineers use AI coding tools to automate manual process...
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Infrastructure Leaders Call for Better Data Foundations to Unlock AI Potential
- 26 June 2026
Industry leaders has emphasized that modernizing infrastructure requires moving beyond one-time data collection toward integrated, operational intelligence that can guide decision-making throughout a project’s entire lifecycle. The note was shared at the recent Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) NYC Summit 2026, where infrastructure experts, investors, and public officials gathered t...
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Cambodia and Singapore Partner to Establish Advanced Training and Assessment Center for Construction Workers
- 26 June 2026
Cambodia and Singapore have officially entered a new phase of skills development cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a dedicated training and competency assessment center for construction workers within Cambodia. The agreement was formalized on June 16, 2026, between the corporate entity SG Aston LLP and the Cambodia Institute of Technology and Agriculture...
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Cambodia Automotive Exports Surge to $580 Million in First Quarter as Kingdom Shifts to High Value Manufacturing
- 25 June 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol showcases macroeconomic predictability and a 30% spike in auto component exports at the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo Cambodia's automotive industry has marked a significant milestone in the first quarter of 2026, with export values reaching $580 million between January and March, representing a growth of more than 30% compared to the previous year. This economic achi...
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National Pediatric Hospital Breaks Ground on New $5.2 Million Surgical Facility
- 24 June 2026
Supported by international humanitarian aid, the modern four-story building will modernize pediatric care and expand healthcare access by August 2027 The National Pediatric Hospital officially commenced construction on its new specialized pediatric surgery building on June 15, 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony was jointly presided over by HE Chheang Ra, the Minister of Health, alongside Tai MZ....
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