Technology and Engineering
Cambodia Sets Stage for Electric Vehicle Revolution with New Draft EV Policy 2024-2030
In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape Cambodia’s economic and social landscape, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) unveiled a comprehensive draft policy on the development of the electric vehicle (EV) sector for the period 2024-2030. Announced in a press release dated 24 April 2024, this initiative marks a significant step towards integrating technology […]
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Dubai to Introduce World’s First Flying Taxi Early Next Year
Dubai, renowned for its innovation and luxury, is set to pioneer a groundbreaking advancement in urban transportation with the world’s first flying taxi. Joby Aviation, a California-based air-taxi company, has forged a partnership with the Dubai government to launch air taxi services in the city, slated to commence in 2026, with potential initial operations as […]
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Empowering ASEAN Citizens: Google and ASEAN Foundation Launch Digital Literacy Initiative
Google.org and the ASEAN Foundation have joined forces to introduce the ASEAN Digital Literacy Program (ADLP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at elevating digital literacy among citizens across the ASEAN region, equipping them with essential skills to navigate the digital landscape effectively, according to pattayamail published on 22 March 2024. The unveiling of the ASEAN Digital […]
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Singapore New National Plan Commits Over US$15 million on Scholarships for 15,000 Top Students to Study AI Technology
Singapore has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its global standing in business and innovation by injecting more than S$1 billion, equivalent to over US$743 million, into artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives over the next five years. The announcement came as part of Singapore’s 2024 National Budget, demonstrating a strategic push towards technological advancement and economic […]
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Cambodia Pioneers Digital Education with Launch of First Digital University in Kampong Speu Province
The Cambodian government has taken a significant step towards advancing digital education by issuing a sub-decree to establish the country’s inaugural digital university in Kampong Speu province. Sub-Decree No. 60, signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 22 March 2024, heralds the establishment of the Digital University of Cambodia (DUC), a pioneering private higher education […]
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China-Cambodia Satellite Collaboration Enhances Protected Area Management
China’s Siwei Surveying and Mapping Technology Co., Ltd is poised to forge a groundbreaking partnership with Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment (MoE), aiming to revolutionise the management, conservation, and protection of protected areas and forests through satellite technology. This significant development emerged from a productive meeting between Dr Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and Mr Zhang […]
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Vietnam Spends US$63m to Build 5,000 New BTS Stations, Ranking 5th in APEC
Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation has embarked on a substantial investment project, committing 1,460.4 billion VND (approximately US$63.5 million) to construct 5,000 Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for lease in 2024. This expansive project will span all 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam, aiming to bolster Viettel Construction’s BTS station count to a total of 9,975 […]
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Cambodia Malaysia China High-Tech Park Worth US$300m on 100ha Near Phnom Penh to be Completed in Five Years
Global real estate network IQI has forged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an advanced technology manufacturing park in Cambodia. The initial phase of the high-tech park, known as the Cambodia Malaysia China High-Tech Park, boasts a gross development value of US$300 million and spans an area of up to 100 hectares, with potential […]
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Gov’t Advances Modern Technology for Maintenance of Over 50,000km of Rural Roads
HE Chhay Rithi Sen, Minister of Rural Development, has urged relevant officials to adopt modern technology for the upkeep of rural roads, which now span more than 50,000 kilometres across Cambodia. This directive was issued during a meeting on 13 March 2024, convened to review and discuss the priority program titled “Development of Physical Infrastructure […]
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China Uses Bentley’s Digital Twin to Build Xudong Underground Substation’s, Enough for Supplying 200k Residents
In a groundbreaking move to revolutionise the power grid infrastructure in central China, the Xudong underground substation emerges as a pivotal project in the 13th five-year plan of the Hubei power grid. This innovative substation, the first of its kind in central China, operates at 220 kilovolts and serves as a pilot demonstration project for […]
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