S. Korea innovates cement-based composite to make concrete generate and store electricity

Engineers from three major universities in South Korea—Incheon National University, Kyung Hee University and Korea University—have recently unveiled an innovation known as a cement-based composite that will make concrete surfaces of buildings generate and store electricity. According to the Global Construction Review report, with this innovation installed, the structure can generate and store e...

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Cambodia to Build More Water Treatment Plants in All Coastal & Riverside Provinces

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that Cambodia will build more standardised sewage systems and wastewater treatment plants in all coastal and riverside provinces to promote sustainable development. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 1 December. "Modern cities do not need only big beautiful roads and high-r...

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PM Embraces “Khmer Can Do It” Motto: Cambodia Puts Best Effort to Self-Finance Infrastructure Projects

Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has proudly embraced the “Khmer Can Do It” slogan, stating Cambodia will put its best effort to self-finance and build its own infrastructure development projects if possible, aiming to reduce reliance on FDI or development partners. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 01 December. ...

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Large-Scale Modernisation of Cambodia’s Port Control System Almost 100% Complete

As of 30 November, the development of the Electronic Data Interchange System or Port EDI system has reached almost 100% completion with only some technical works remaining. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport HE Ros Vanna unveiled the progress during the monthly follow-up meeting yesterday. During the meeting, the working group also discussed the possibility of i...

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Importance of air purifier and ventilation in building construction

During the COVID-19 pandemic era, air purifiers and ventilation systems have become essential in both commercial buildings and residential units. If a closed building does not have adequate airflow and a proper air purification system, the risk of getting infected is higher, if someone in the building is positive. The smart ventilation system includes the installation of exhaust fans that can s...

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Japanese Firm Proposes Installing Smart Lighting System in Kandal Province

Japanese company Minebea (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has proposed installing a smart and energy-efficient street lighting system along public roads in Kandal province, in particular in Takhmao city. Minebea (Cambodia) representative Takashi Aoki said in a meeting with the Kandal authority on Friday 12 November that the company will use LED lamps that are highly energy-efficient and long-lasting with mo...

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French & Italian Airports Join Hands to Launch Electric Air Taxi Company

A group of airports in Italy and France have launched a company to jointly study the feasibility of electrically powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles in Europe, reported GCR. Called Urban Blue, the company is jointly owned by airports in Rome, Venice, Bologna and Nice. The initial aim is to study the operation feasibility of the vertiport network as well as the technical and fi...

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PM Hun Sen: No More Internet Service Provider Monopolies in Boreys

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has ordered an end to internet service provider monopolies in Boreys and revoke all the previous exclusivity agreements signed by related parties. The statement of PM Hun Sen was repeated by the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications HE Chea Vandeth at a press conference on 04 August. “Deals to allow only one exclusive internet service provider in B...

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New Khmer-Thai border Point to be Equipped with Modern Cargo Scanning Tech

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to equip the new Khmer-Thai Stung Bot- Ban Nong Ian border checkpoint with modern X-Ray scanning machines to check all cargo goods crossing the border to accelerate goods clearance procedures. The initiative was announced in the project construction follow-up meeting held on 8 November between relevant Cambodian and Thai officials, as well...

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PM Hun Sen to Inaugurate NR3 in March 2022

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has confirmed that the newly completed NR3 will be officially inaugurated in March next year by the Prime Minister of Cambodia. Currently, the ministry said it is installing smart cameras at 10 locations and high-tech traffic lights to help reduce traffic accidents. HE Khan Mane, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and P...

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