Technology and Engineering
Malaysia & Cambodia Unveil Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage
In a major milestone for regional digital payments, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) have successfully launched a cross-border QR payment linkage between Malaysia and Cambodia, aiming to connect over five million merchants across both countries, according to Asianbankingandfinance dated 20 September 2024. This ambitious initiative, which reached the end of its ...
Read MoreChinese Firm to Revolutionise Cambodia with Cutting-Edge 3D AI Display Technology
A leading Chinese company specializing in 3D-AI-free digital display technology has announced plans to invest in Cambodia, bringing advanced 3D displays that require no glasses integrated with 5G technology. The move signals an exciting new chapter for Cambodia’s tech landscape, with the Ministry of Information confirming the development on 16 September 2024. During a high-level meeting between...
Read MoreCambodia’s EV Market on Rise with Nearly 4k EVs & 21 Charging Stations by August 2024
By August 2024, Cambodia recorded 3,676 registered electric vehicles (EVs) and established 21 EV charging stations nationwide, underscoring the country's growing commitment to the electric mobility sector. HE Peng Po Nea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, disclosed this data during the National Policy Dissemination Workshop on Electric Vehicle Development 2024-2030, held on 18 September 2024...
Read MoreKorean EV Firm Camko Motor to Establish Electric Car Assembly Plant in Cambodia for Global Export
Camko Motor and Camko Infracore are preparing to launch electric vehicle assembly operations in Cambodia, a strategic move that taps into the rapidly growing global demand for electric cars. This ambitious plan was revealed during a meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen and HE Kim Jin-pyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, along with Mr. Park Joo-bong, CEO of Camko ...
Read MoreThe 5 Coolest Things in Infrastructure This Week
The northern hemisphere slogged through its hottest summer in 2,000 years last year, and 2024 could be even warmer. This week, we look at how digital twins are helping communities adjust to rising temperatures, fight wildfires, forecast and prevent flooding, and manage water resources. But summer’s also for swimming, and digital twins can help competitive swimmers improve their style. Read on to f...
Read MoreAI Revolutionises Real Estate: Navigating the Transformation & Mitigating Risks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the real estate industry, introducing both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks. From reshaping marketing strategies to streamlining underwriting processes, AI is revolutionising every aspect of real estate—commercial, industrial, residential, and beyond. This critical transformation was discussed in detail by experts Peter D. Ball...
Read MoreBentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards
Winners to be Announced on October 9 at Bentley’s 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Vancouver EXTON, PA., August 15, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards. The annual awards event honors the extraordinary work of Bentley’s global users, showca...
Read MoreChery Holding Group Eyes Investment in Cambodia’s Automobile & Auto Parts Industry
Chery Holding Group, a leading Chinese conglomerate, has expressed a strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s burgeoning automobile and auto parts industry, with ambitions to serve domestic, regional, and international markets. This potential investment was highlighted during a meeting between Xu Hui, Deputy General Manager of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd, and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Man...
Read MoreIndonesia Implements Cloud Planting Techniques to Mitigate Rain Impact on New Capital Construction
Indonesia is employing climate modification techniques known as cloud seeding to reduce heavy rains that have impeded the construction of its future capital, Nusantara. The new city, set to open on 17 August 2024, aims to alleviate issues faced by the current capital, including heavy traffic congestion and potential flooding, according to Business Times on 21 June 2024. Tri Handoko Seto, a seni...
Read MoreVinFast Invests US$200m in New Indonesian Plant, Aiming for 50,000 Cars Annually
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast has committed US$200 million to establish a new manufacturing plant in Subang, West Java, Indonesia. The facility, which will have the capacity to produce up to 50,000 cars annually, will feature a general assembly line, paint shop, and special test area, creating thousands of local jobs. This information was reported by Global Construction Review on ...
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