Technology and Engineering
Bentley Systems’ New Carbon Analysis Capabilities Help Reduce Infrastructure’s Carbon Footprint
Bentley makes carbon impact analysis a systematic part of the design process for new and existing infrastructure assets and simplifies embodied carbon reporting with added 3D visualisations. VANCOUVER (Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2024) – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the general availability of new Carbon Analysis capabilities […]
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Indonesia Sets Sights on Becoming Southeast Asia’s Leading Electric Vehicle & Battery Hub
Indonesia has declared its ambition to become the largest electric vehicle (EV) and EV battery hub in Southeast Asia, a move highlighted by the opening of the region’s first EV battery manufacturing facility last July, according to vietnamplus on 28 October 2024. This pioneering plant, a USD 1.1 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor and […]
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South Korea’s Gyeongbuk Technopark Sets Sights on Technology Park Collaboration in Cambodia
The Gyeongbuk Technopark Korea Innovation Centre is exploring collaboration opportunities with Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) to invest in a high-tech innovation hub in Cambodia, aligning with the nation’s strategic development goals in smart agriculture, health, and green technology. This promising development was discussed on 28 October 2024 during a meeting […]
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Cambodia & China Unveil Strategic Digital Infrastructure Partnership to Drive Economic Growth
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) of Cambodia and the China-ASEAN Information Harbor (CAIH) have signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant advancement in digital infrastructure collaboration aimed at transforming economic development in Cambodia and the ASEAN region. The agreement, signed on 24 October 2024, is expected to enhance […]
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Private Sector Prioritises Three Key Measures to Boost Cambodia’s Automotive & Electronics Industry
Cambodia’s private sector has identified three pivotal measures from a list of 20 priorities to drive the development of the nation’s automotive and electronics industry. This decision emerged from the second meeting of the Advisory Council for the Development of the Automotive and Electronics Sector, organized by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) […]
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Apple Commits USD 250 Million on New Campus in Singapore Aiming to Expand Market in ASEAN
Apple has announced a USD 250 million expansion of its Ang Mo Kio campus in Singapore, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia with construction set to begin this year, according to Thailand-business news dated 4 September 2024. The project will utilize 100% renewable energy and target LEED certification, highlighting Apple’s dedication to sustainability. The announcement […]
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Becoming Bentley: 40 Years Ago, Bentley Brothers Launched A Software Company That Helped Change How We Live
Five brothers enamoured with computers and their potential pursued a bold idea to create software that could revolutionise how engineers design and build things. They spent the last four decades developing engineering software that has helped shape infrastructure around the world, helping make roads and bridges more resilient, water systems more sustainable, and communities more […]
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China & Thailand to Build Digital Ecosystem for Smart Cities & Cross-Border Trade
China and Thailand are joining forces to create a robust digital ecosystem aimed at developing smart cities and enhancing cross-border trade, with Chinese technology playing a pivotal role across Southeast Asia. The Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand, in collaboration with cities like Shenzhen and Hangzhou, as well as Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, is spearheading […]
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By 2040 Most of ASEAN’s Coal Power Plants Will Be Aged 28 Years, Ready to be Profitably Phased Out for Renewable Transition
Southeast Asia’s coal power plants could be profitably retired by 2040, aligning with global climate goals, as per a recent analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The study indicates that the region’s coal plants will average 28 years of age by 2040, approaching the global retirement benchmark of 36 years, which challenges the prevailing assumption […]
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Cambodia Partners with Switzerland to Integrate Blockchain Technology in Smart City Project
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation has joined forces with the Swiss-based DFINITY Foundation to advance the use of Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in the nation’s smart city projects. This partnership, formalized through a letter of intent signed at Singapore Blockchain Technology Week on 19 September 2024, aims to revolutionize Cambodia’s technology […]
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