China’s New “Ecological Highway” Sets Digital Standard for Sustainable Tourism

Power China ZhongNan Engineering Corporation Limited has unveiled a groundbreaking 13.5-kilometer ecological highway connecting the Detian Transnational Waterfall to Shuolong International Port. Navigating mountainous terrain and protected scenic areas, the project stands as a global example of how digital twin technology can harmonize major infrastructure with environmental preservation. Th...

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Cambodia Sees Surge in Foreign Investment Assets Reaching Over 176 Trillion Riel in First Nine Months of 2025

National Bank of Cambodia reports a seven percent increase in foreign assets as direct investment inflows climb significantly during the third quarter Cambodia's investment landscape has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth through the first three quarters of 2025, with total foreign assets climbing to more than 176 trillion riel. This performance represents a robust increase of over 7 p...

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AI-Powered Digital Twin Revolutionizes Tunnel Maintenance in Italy

Italferr S.p.A. has set a new benchmark in railway safety by implementing an AI-powered digital twin for the Serravalle Tunnel, part of the strategic Tezo Valico dei Giovi line connecting Genoa and Milan. By moving away from manual, time-consuming inspections, the project has successfully automated defect detection, dramatically reducing operational risks. The primary challenge for Italferr ...

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Cambodia Records $44 Million in Annual Revenue from Angkor Archaeological Park Tourism

Cambodia’s tourism sector has marked a productive year in 2025, generating approximately $44 million in revenue from ticket sales at the world-famous Angkor Archaeological Park. According to the annual report released by Angkor Enterprise on January 1, 2026, the historic site welcomed more than 950,000 international tourists over the past twelve months. While these figures represent a substantial ...

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Cambodia Establishes Specialized Task Force to Rebuild Border Infrastructure and Restore Livelihoods

Government launches comprehensive recovery mission to repair schools, homes, and public facilities damaged by recent military tensions along the Thai-Cambodian frontier The Royal Government of Cambodia has taken a decisive step toward regional stabilization by forming a dedicated working group tasked with managing the restoration of infrastructure and livelihoods along the Cambodia-Thailand bor...

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Battambang Completes Construction of Massive Water Treatment Facility to Meet Growing Urban Demand

New high-capacity plant set to launch in early 2026 will double the provincial capital's clean water supply through advanced Chinese engineering The skyline of Battambang’s Kampong Seima area has been permanently transformed with the 100 percent completion of the province’s third and largest water treatment plant. This major infrastructure milestone, announced by H.E. Ut Kloeung, Director Gener...

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Enhancing the Tourism Appeal of Sambor Prei Kuk: A Vision for Development

In a significant move to boost the tourism sector in Cambodia, HE Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth convened a key meeting on 30 December 2025 at the Council of Ministers focused on enhancing the appeal of the historic Sambor Prei Kuk Temple and its surrounding areas. This meeting brought together senior government officials, tourism experts, and other stakeholders to discuss a strategic plan ...

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Authority to Launch Sewerage Service Fee Collection After Policy Review and Approval

In an important move to streamline the collection of sewerage service fees, the Council of Ministers convened a closed meeting on December 26, 2025, to discuss a draft sub-decree outlining the procedures for this process. Chaired by HE Liv Sovanna, Vice President and Chairman of the 4th Working Group of the Council of Lawmakers, and HE Eng Rothmony, Deputy Secretary and Permanent Member of the Cou...

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Saudi Arabia Sets Global Smart City Benchmark with “Manarah” Urban Data Platform

The Al Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) has successfully launched the Manarah Urban Data Platform (MUDP), a state-of-the-art digital twin initiative that balances the rapid expansion goals of Saudi Vision 2030 with the preservation of ancient Islamic heritage. By utilizing a specialized suite of Bentley Systems software, the MDA has mapped 55 square kilometers of urban space and estab...

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MPTC Hosts Successful Digital Government Forum 2025 and Technology Expo

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and the Digital Government Committee organized the Digital Government Forum 2025, Digital Technology Expo, and Related National and International Events—held under the theme “Accelerating Digital Future: Governance, Growth, and Global Partnerships”—were organized over three days, from 5 to 7 December 2025, at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition ...

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Meeting of Digital Government Committee to Explore Key Initiatives

Phnom Penh, December 24, 2025 – In a significant gathering at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, His Excellency Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Digital Government Committee (DGC), presided over the 8th session of the DGC, featuring robust discussions on pivotal digital initiatives aimed at enhancing governance and public service delivery in Cambo...

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Ministry of Economy and Finance Advances Digital Initiatives for Businesses

In a significant move to enhance the digital landscape for businesses in Cambodia, H.E. Dr. Kong Marry, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), chaired an inter-ministerial working group meeting on 23 December 2025. This gathering took place at the MEF, where key stakeholders reviewed the progress of ongoing initiatives and laid out a strategic action plan for the developm...

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