Technology and Engineering
Ministry of Public Works launches Prepaid License Plate Top-Up program
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has launched Prepaid License Plate Top-Up program through a Mobile Banking account before the use of the newly-launched expressway aiming to reduce payment complications and congestion. The program runs from November 14 onward with the first stage of implementation of the program is available only through the ANPR gate on the right side of the ...
Read MoreChina to Accelerate Construction on 2,000km Submarine Fibre Optic Cable Connecting Hong Kong to SHV
The Chinese government has vowed to speed up the construction of a submarine fibre optic cable connecting Hong Kong to Sihanoukville, according to the joint statement meeting between Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and China Premier Li Keqiang. Premier Li Keqiang said the Chinese and Cambodian sides will accelerate major projects such as the Sihanoukville-Hong Kong submarine fibre optic...
Read MoreInfrastructure Projects in Southeast Asia Named as Finalists in Bentley Systems’ 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to Be Selected and Announced on Nov. 15 as Part of Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced several projects from Southeast Asia, India, and Japan as finalists in Bentley’s 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of ...
Read MoreGov’t, Top Broadcasters Sign Statutes on Digital TV Platform Operation
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Cambodian Television Alliance, signed on 1 November the "Company Statute" to operate the "Cambodian Digital Television" company. According to the statute, there are 7 board members, 1 representative from the Royal Government and 6 representatives from the Cambodian Television Alliance, with Lok Chumteav Hun Mana being elected as Chairman of the Board ...
Read MoreSwitzerland sets record with world’s longest passenger train
A Swiss railway operator has set a new record for completing a journey with the world's longest passenger train, reported BCC. The 1.9km train, which is composed of 100 coaches, completed a spectacular 25km journey through the Alps. The world record attempt took place to highlight Switzerland's engineering achievements, as well as to mark 175 years of Swiss railways.
Read MoreMLMUPC Launches Permanent Satellite Stations in Five Provinces
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has launched permanent satellite measuring stations (CORS) in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap and Stung Treng provinces. According to Prakas No. 154 DONS / PRK dated 27 October 2022, the station will be used for measurement, data acquisition, mapping, physical infrastructure construction, quality control, cons...
Read MoreJapan Helps Modernise Wastewater & Piping Systems in Cambodia
Japan is helping to modernize and enhance the efficiency of wastewater and sewage systems in Cambodia through the Pipe Jacking Method and the WOW to Japan Projects. The Japanese experts shared know-how as well as the aforementioned technologies in a joint technical workshop between Cambodia and Japan on 25 October, led by HE Ros Vanna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Tran...
Read MoreFirst Chinese ‘Electric Flying Car’ Takes Off in Dubai
An "electric flying car" built by Chinese firm Xpeng Inc took off for the first time in the United Arab Emirates on 11 October with the plan to expand the product to international markets. According to Reuters, the flying car is called X2, which is a two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. X2 is lifted by eight propellers - two at each corner of the vehicle. The a...
Read MoreLocal firm signs MoU with Thai Corp importing robots to Cambodia for multiple industries
Local company AZ Group has signed an MoU with Thai company TKK Corporation to import automated robots into Cambodia for usage in various sectors from industry, and service, to construction and property. Under this MoU, the two firms will set up a new business sector that imports Hi-Tech Robotic Systems and integrated platforms consisting of Service Robot, Industrial Robot, and Cira Core Technol...
Read MoreAustralia Assists Cambodia in Revising Road Construction Guidelines, Standards, Policies
Australia is helping Cambodia amend and modernize technical standards for road construction and transportation infrastructure through P4I (Partners For Infrastructure) & the Austroads program. The three-day P4I workshop was held on 3-5 October and attended by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, relevant ministries, and P4I delegates. The purpose of the workshop was to review and ...
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