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Chinese State-Backed Investors Inject US$7 Billion into YMTC to Propel Local Chip Component Production While US Moves to Produce in Vietnam

In response to mounting geopolitical tensions and US trade restrictions, Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), China's premier memory chip manufacturer, is taking significant steps to bolster its domestic supply chain. The company received a substantial US$7 billion capital infusion from state-backed investors, including the Big Fund, earlier this year, according to SCMP on 30 September 2023. ...

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Civil infrastructure geoprofessionals are ready to adopt the cloud

The report highlights time-consuming data management practices, with data residing in disparate “‘silos’” CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND, July 19, 2023 – Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, today announced the findings of its latest Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looks at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in geoscience data. Jo Knight, Chief Customer Officer, Seequen...

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Infrastructure Projects in India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia Named as Finalists in Bentley Systems’ 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure

Winners to Be Selected and Announced on Oct. 12 as Part of Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards EXTON, Pa. – Sept. 27, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced several projects from India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia as finalists in Bentley’s 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards progra...

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Cambodia & Thailand Pledge Joint Efforts to Boost Cross-Border Trade, Aiming for US$15bn by 2025

In a harmonious display of regional cooperation, Cambodia and Thailand have joined forces to tackle cross-border trade challenges with the ambitious goal of reaching a staggering US$15 billion in trade volume by 2025. This commitment underscores their shared dedication to advancing mutual prosperity and peace, as declared in a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co...

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Thai PM Pledges Swift Establishment of Cambodian Consulate General in Songkhla for Enhanced Worker Support

In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations, the Thai government has committed to expediting the establishment of a Cambodian Consulate General in Songkhla. This move aims to facilitate Cambodian workers residing and labouring in the southern regions of Thailand. This announcement comes via a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. W...

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Cambodia Prepares Groundbreaking Legislation to Foster Public-Private Ventures

The Ministry of Economy and Finance is actively crafting a new law pertaining to the management of public enterprises and state-owned entities. This legislation encompasses a wide spectrum of business endeavours and public-private investments, marking a pivotal step in Cambodia's economic evolution. The ministry unveiled the initiative during a consultation workshop held on 21 September 2023. H...

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ADB Commits US$140M to Bolster Industrial Skills & Public Service Decentralisation in Cambodia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to Cambodia's development with a substantial US$140 million loan agreement, signifying a pivotal step in enhancing the nation's industrial skills and streamlining public services. This agreement, inked on 26 September 2023, by HE Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and HE Jyotsan...

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New Port Facility in Koh Kong Province Inaugurated & Initially Tested

In a significant stride toward bolstering both tourism and international trade, the inauguration of the Koh Kong Port in Koh Kong province marked a pivotal moment in Cambodia's coastal development. This grand ceremony, presided over by Mrs. I Neari Net, Deputy Governor of Koh Kong Province, on 25 September 2023, signified the opening of new avenues for transportation and trade along the coast. ...

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Japan Commits US$430 Million to Transform Sihanoukville Port into ASEAN’s Largest by 2028

The Japanese government has pledged a substantial investment of US$430 million for the expansion and enhancement of Sihanoukville port. This transformative endeavour, set to be realised by 2028, aspires to position Sihanoukville as "the largest port in ASEAN." This announcement was made by HE Ueno Atsushi, the new Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia. He emphasised Japan's unwavering ...

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Gov’t Reaffirms Stand to Protect Cultural Heritage Over Pagoda Construction at Wat Phum Man Pha, Thailand

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Cambodia, has once again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to preserving Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage by closely monitoring the construction of a pagoda at Wat Phum Man Pha, Borei Rom province in Thailand. The pagoda's design closely mirrors the iconic Khmer Angkor Wat, a cause for concern among many Cambodians. As of the latest announcement on 26 Sep...

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