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Koh Tonsay Beach to Angkol Beach Road Connection 80% Completion: Game-Changer for Kep Tourism

In picturesque Kep province, construction of the much-anticipated road linking Koh Tonsay Beach to Angkol Beach has surged ahead, reaching an impressive 80% completion as of 18 October 2023. Governor of Kep Province HE Som Piseth enthusiastically shared this update with AKP, underlining the critical role this project plays in bolstering Kep's burgeoning tourism industry. This 11-kilometer ro...

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BRI Forum Brief: China Shifts from Building Major Infrastructure to Focusing on Digital Connectivity

In an era of evolving global dynamics, China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised for a transformative second decade, signaling a shift towards more efficient, market-oriented, and less debt-burdened projects. President Xi Jinping's recent pronouncement on the future of BRI as "small yet smart" is underpinned by valuable lessons learned. This strategic shift comes as a response to past chall...

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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. ...

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Cambodia 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...

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Bentley 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...

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Japan 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...

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Bentley 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 ...

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Inauguration 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...

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Indonesia 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...

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Cambodia 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...

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