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Gov’t Greenlights Cutting-Edge Data Centre in Heart of Phnom Penh
The future of digital innovation in Cambodia has taken a resounding step forward with the approval of a groundbreaking project: the establishment of a cutting-edge data centre in the heart of Phnom Penh. The decision comes from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and promises to usher in a new era of technological advancement after the CDC approved the project on 18 October 2023. ...
Read MoreCambodia Inks Landmark Agreements with Chinese Corporate Giants on Three Transformative Projects
The Cambodian government has forged pivotal agreements with Chinese corporate giants on three transformative development projects. These monumental partnerships, unveiled during the "Third Belt and Road Forum" in Beijing, promise to reshape Cambodia's technological landscape and boost its economic prowess. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet, the Royal Government of Cambodia signed...
Read MoreBentley Systems Announces Winners of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners Announced at the 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore SINGAPORE – Oct. 12, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the winners of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honors the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infras...
Read MoreJapan Grants Cambodia Over US$1 Billion to Construct Techo Santepheap Museum in Siem Reap
The Cambodian government is set to construct the illustrious Techo Peace Museum in Siem Reap, with the generous backing of the Japanese government contributing over US$1 billion. This extraordinary initiative seeks to illuminate Cambodia's rich history, its struggles with war, and the precious gift of peace. The Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Center, Mr Heng Ratana, unveiled on 5...
Read MoreBentley Systems Announces Executive Appointments
Changes Reinforce BSY’s Organizational Sustainability and Contributions to Global Infrastructure Sustainability SINGAPORE – Oct. 11, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced executive appointments. Kristin Fallon joins Bentley as Chief Marketing Officer, based in Annapolis, Maryland. Most recently, Fallon was Global ...
Read MoreInauguration of Cambodian-Chinese Traditional Medicine Research Centre at Preah Kosomak Hospital
A significant step towards advancing healthcare in Cambodia was celebrated on 12 October 2023, as the Cambodian-Chinese Traditional Medicine Research Centre within the Cambodia-China Friendship Hospital Preah Kosomak was officially inaugurated. This momentous occasion was hosted by HE Professor Chheang Ra, Cambodia's Minister of Health. During the inauguration, HE Minister Chheang Ra emphasised...
Read MoreIndonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s First High-Speed Railway
In a historic milestone, Indonesia inaugurated Southeast Asia's maiden high-speed railway on 2 October. This remarkable project, with a price tag of US$7.3 billion, stands as a testament to China's expansive Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. Predominantly financed by Chinese state-owned corporations, the grand unveiling of this high-speed rail line signifies a significant leap forward in re...
Read MoreCambodia Attracts 191 Projects Worth Over US$3.7 Billion in 9 Months
In a significant boost to Cambodia's economic prospects, the Council for the Development of Cambodia has given the green light to 191 fresh production expansion and investment projects in the first three quarters of 2023, marking an increase from the 150 recorded during the same period the previous year. These collective production expansion and investment endeavours have injected a substantial...
Read MoreSiem Reap Receives a Heartfelt Gift: Cardiac Surgery (PCI) Building Funded by Christian Association
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to contribute to the Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital by constructing a state-of-the-art Cardiac Surgery (PCI) building. This philanthropic endeavour was unveiled during a meeting between Mrs You Sophea, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap, and the Christian association on 10 October 2023. The project outlines the construction of a two-story...
Read MoreCambodia’s Robust Construction Sector Fuels US$280 Million Iron & Steel Imports in Nine Months
Amidst Cambodia's burgeoning construction industry, iron and steel imports have surged, with the first nine months of 2023 witnessing over US$280 million worth of these crucial materials entering the country. This figure represents a substantial 3.2% increase from the previous year, as reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise in their latest release on 10 October. According to t...
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