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BRI Forum Brief: China Shifts from Building Major Infrastructure to Focusing on Digital Connectivity
In an era of evolving global dynamics, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised for a transformative second decade, signaling a shift towards more efficient, market-oriented, and less debt-burdened projects. President Xi Jinping’s recent pronouncement on the future of BRI as “small yet smart” is underpinned by valuable lessons learned. This strategic shift comes […]
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CP Group Elevates Investment in Cambodia’s Real Estate, Healthcare, and Satellite Development
The renowned Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), Thailand’s largest private company, has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its commitment n real estate, healthcare, and satellite city development in Cambodia. A courtesy call between Mr. Tse Ping, Vice Chairman of CP Group, and Samdech Hun Manet, held during the “Third Belt and Road Forum” in Beijing, marked […]
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China Spends US$10bn to Dig Massive New Canal to Ease Trade Flow with ASEAN
Recognizing that the eastern port where goods pass through the port near Taiwan looks unstable and is under US surveillance, China has invested a staggering US$10.3 billion (equivalent to 72.7 billion yuan) to carve out the sprawling Pinglu Canal. Stretching over 134 kilometers, this monumental waterway links the Xijin Reservoir near Guangxi’s vibrant capital city, […]
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Gov’t Greenlights Cutting-Edge Data Centre in Heart of Phnom Penh
The future of digital innovation in Cambodia has taken a resounding step forward with the approval of a groundbreaking project: the establishment of a cutting-edge data centre in the heart of Phnom Penh. The decision comes from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and promises to usher in a new era of technological […]
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Cambodia Inks Landmark Agreements with Chinese Corporate Giants on Three Transformative Projects
The Cambodian government has forged pivotal agreements with Chinese corporate giants on three transformative development projects. These monumental partnerships, unveiled during the “Third Belt and Road Forum” in Beijing, promise to reshape Cambodia’s technological landscape and boost its economic prowess. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet, the Royal Government of Cambodia signed a […]
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China Datang Corp. Pledges Monumental US$600m Injection to Cambodia’s Power Development
In a significant development that promises to reshape Cambodia’s energy landscape, China Datang Corporation Ltd. has committed to a staggering US$600 million increase in its existing investments in Cambodia’s energy sector. This announcement emerged during a pivotal meeting at the “Third Belt and Road” forum held in Beijing on 16 October 2023. Samdech Hun Manet […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Winners of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners Announced at the 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore SINGAPORE – Oct. 12, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the winners of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honors the extraordinary work of Bentley software users […]
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Siem Reap’s New Airport Welcomes Inaugural Commercial Flight
In a historic moment for Cambodia, the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport officially embraced its inaugural commercial aircraft on 16 October 2023, marking a transformative leap for the country’s aviation infrastructure. The momentous inauguration ceremony was presided over by HE Vongsey Visoth, Deputy Prime Minister overseeing the Office of the Council of Ministers, Mr Mao […]
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Japan Grants Cambodia Over US$1 Billion to Construct Techo Santepheap Museum in Siem Reap
The Cambodian government is set to construct the illustrious Techo Peace Museum in Siem Reap, with the generous backing of the Japanese government contributing over US$1 billion. This extraordinary initiative seeks to illuminate Cambodia’s rich history, its struggles with war, and the precious gift of peace. The Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Center, […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Executive Appointments
Changes Reinforce BSY’s Organizational Sustainability and Contributions to Global Infrastructure Sustainability SINGAPORE – Oct. 11, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced executive appointments. Kristin Fallon joins Bentley as Chief Marketing Officer, based in Annapolis, Maryland. Most recently, Fallon was Global Head of Brand and Digital Marketing at […]
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