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In four years, 36k Businesses Registered on Cambodia’s OBRP with Real Estate & Construction Leading the Way
- 27 June 2024
Since the launch of Cambodia’s Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) four years ago, 36,509 companies have registered, with the real estate sector leading the way. As of 15 June 2024, the businesses registered under this system boast a total investment capital of US$11.13 billion, with the construction and real estate sectors contributing US$1.18 billion and US$1.13 billion respectively, ac...
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Japan Explores Maglev Technology for Earthquake-Resistant “Floating Homes”
- 23 June 2024
Of course, the quake did not kill people directly, but the buildings or houses where people lived were the ones that killed people in the quake. If we look at the statistics or photos of earthquakes, we will see that most of the deaths due to earthquakes, large or small, are from buildings or parts of buildings collapsing on people. In response to this critical challenge, Japanese researchers in m...
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TSMC Affiliate Vanguard Partners with NXP for US$7.8bn Chip Facility in Singapore
- 22 June 2024
Vanguard International Semiconductor, an affiliate of TSMC, will invest US$7.8 billion in partnership with European chipmaker NXP to construct its most advanced production facility in Singapore, targeting the rising demand for regional chip manufacturing and supply chain resilience. This significant venture, announced on Wednesday, underscores the strategic importance of localised semiconductor pr...
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German Tech Giant BOSCH Announces Plans to Establish Factory in Cambodia
- 18 June 2024
German technology giant BOSCH is set to explore the establishment of a factory in Cambodia, following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and Alexander Weichsel, Manager of BOSCH Commercial Plant, on 13 June 2024. HE Sun Chanthol highlighted Cambodia’s investment potential across various sectors including agriculture, agro-industry, automobiles, electronics, health, renewable e...
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To Counter US, China Invests Big in Domestic Chip Production with US$47bn Fund
- 15 June 2024
In a bold move to bolster domestic chip manufacturing and counter US restrictions on advanced technology, China launched a new state-backed semiconductor fund worth a staggering 344 billion yuan (US$47 billion), according to Asia.nikkei on May 27, 2024. This substantial investment, known as the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Phase III (Big Fund Phase III), marks the latest an...
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Giant Tech-Companies Rushing to Install AI Technology Centres & Cloud Storage Stations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore & Thailand
- 13 June 2024
Google announced on 22 May 2024 that it will invest US$2 billion in Malaysia to develop its first data centre and Google Cloud station in the country, marking a significant expansion into Southeast Asia. This investment aims to bolster Malaysia's digital ambitions by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies to elevate local industries within the global value chain. The ...
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Benesch Pilots AI/ML and Digital Twin Technology to Streamline Traditional Pavement Assessment Workflows
- 9 June 2024
Using Bentley’s iTwin Applications Facilitates Data-centricity, Industrializing Industry Pavement Management Practices Traditional pavement management practices and technology lack efficiency and comprehensiveness, failing to maximize asset Benesch initiated a research and development project, exploring the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital twins for a ...
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Yuba Water Implements Digital Twin for Automated Monitoring of California’s Second Tallest Dam
- 26 May 2024
Using Bentley's Reality Modeling and iTwin Applications, they have established situational intelligence to optimize risk assessment for the New Bullards Bar Dam. This 645-foot-tall concrete arch dam was constructed in 1970 to minimize flood risk, produce clean hydropower, and guarantee a dependable water supply for Yuba County residents. The previous monitoring system for the dam was labor...
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Australia plans to turn corn waste into Biomass for improvement of agricultural land in Siem Reap
- 25 May 2024
Australia's Agribusiness Asian Group (AAG) plans to process agricultural waste from its corn crop (corn stover) into biomass to store carbon for 1,000 years. This initiative is part of the inauguration of a 1,000-hectare crop farm in Siem Reap Province. The decision was made during a meeting between Mr. Prak David, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, and an Australian delegation on ...
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Robert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering
- 24 May 2024
Robert Street Bridge Rehab Pioneers Cutting-Edge Digital Innovations in Bridge Engineering Historic Bridge Renovation Utilises Artificial Intelligence & Digital Twins to Enhance Inspection Process For nearly a century, the iconic rainbow arch of the Robert Street Bridge has stood as a landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota. This Moderne-style structure has not only been a significant feature of...
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