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Apple moves iPad production from China to Vietnam
- 2 June 2022
Apple has set up an iPad factory in Vietnam after its production line in China was affected by strict measures of Covid 19 in China, the company's largest manufacturing facility. With small-scale production in the early stages in Vietnam, the company said, setting up a factory in Vietnam would diversify the production chain, reducing dependence on China. The company is moving some iPad produ...
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Ministry of Public Works Calls for Private Sector on EV Installation Investment
- 27 May 2022
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has invited and welcomed private companies wishing to invest in the establishment or installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, stating that the investment will contribute to promoting the use of emission-free vehicles in Cambodia. The remarks were made by HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of Public Works and Transport on ...
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Siem Reap Organic Fertiliser Plant Worth About US$1.8M Officially Breaks Ground
- 25 May 2022
The Siem Reap Administration has started construction on a plant to process sludge from sewers into organic fertilizer, which is worth about 1.7 million Euro (about US$1.8 million) funded by the Association Internationale des Maires Francophones (AIMF), after a ground-breaking ceremony on 25 May 2022. This project is located in Sangkat Svay Dankum, Siem Reap city, Siem Reap province including t...
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US$20-million Electric Motorcycle Assembly Plant in Kandal Province Launched
- 25 May 2022
Inion Mobility Co., Ltd. launched officially its motorcycle and tricycle assembly plant on 24 May 2022, becoming the first electric vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia. Located in Sovannaphum Special Economic Zone, Kien Svay district, Kandal province, the motorcycle, and electric tricycle assembly plant has a total investment of over US$20 million. The investment is for building infrastructur...
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MPWT to Test Pilot Smart Transportation System on NR4
- 17 May 2022
According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Cambodia plans to launch an ITS Pilot Project on National Road 4 soon. This is according to the meeting on the dissemination of the master plan report of the intelligent transportation system of KRIHS on May 16, 2022. Mr Kong Sophal, Deputy Director-General of the General Department of Land Transport, Ministry of Public Works and Transpor...
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MISTI Officially Launches US$1M Data Centre
- 16 May 2022
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) officially inaugurated a data centre worth approximately US$1 million on 16 May 2022. This centre is installed with two special features: 1) Data centre backed facility ensuring device validity and safety and 2) IT facility checking device transactions and keeping data. In addition, this data centre has the main data capaci...
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US$34-million Japan-Funded Flood Protection & Drainage System Inaugurated
- 20 April 2022
A US$36-million Japan-funded flood protection and drainage system phase 4 in Phnom Penh has been officially inaugurated, playing a vital role in urban development in the capital. The inauguration ceremony was held on 20 April under the presidency of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen. The project took 36 months to be constructed, starting from December 2018. The full system includes the const...
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Over 1,000 Construction Sites in Angkor Park Inspected
- 18 April 2022
During the first quarter of 2022, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) inspected, consulted, and provided technical assistance to home construction sites for 1029 families in Angkor Park within the Angkor Archaeological Park. According to an ANA announcement on 12 April, the inspection has been done to ensure safety and public order within the park. Before building or renovating any houses, a...
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Japan, CCA Discuss Plan to Set Up Satellite Land Surveying System in Cambodia
- 7 April 2022
Japanese experts have met with the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) to assess the demand and interest in the CORS satellite land surveying system among construction companies that are members of the association. Held on 1 April, the meeting aimed to collect more input from the private sector for the project before the actual implementation. This project is a collaboration between the ...
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AREI to promote real estate sustainability and innovation in Asia
- 30 March 2022
Asia Real Estate Initiative (AREI) has been recently created under MIT Center for Real Estate, aiming to become a platform for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and the academic community to find solutions to the practical concerns of real estate development across Asian countries. One of the areas in AREI’s scope of focus is connecting sustainability and technology in real estate, the Massachus...
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