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Siem Reap Angkor Airport Investor Plans Major Investment in Renewable Energy Zone

Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI) has announced plans to invest in a special energy zone aimed at advancing Cambodia’s renewable energy sector. The project, in collaboration with Chinese firm Energy China YNPD, will include solar, wind, biomass, and power storage solutions. Mr. Wei Lu, Chairman of AIAI, discussed the initiative during a meeting with HE Chea Vut...

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Battambang Authorities to Improve Infrastructure with Accessible Sidewalks and Bicycle Lanes for Disabled Citizens

The Battambang Provincial Administration has embarked on an infrastructure enhancement initiative aimed at making the city more accessible for citizens and tourists, particularly for those with disabilities. The plan includes the development of pedestrian walkways for the disabled, dedicated bicycle lanes, and the installation of solar-powered lights in public parks. This move is designed to im...

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Banteay Meanchey’s Thriving Industrial Sector Employs Nearly 30,000 Workers in 2,000 Businesses

Banteay Meanchey province has established industrial parks, special economic zones, and handicraft businesses with a total number of 2,000 collectively creating employment for nearly 30,000 people. According to HE Oum Rath, Governor of Banteay Meanchey, during a statement on 20 August 2024, the province is home to five special economic zones, of which three are operational, along with one industri...

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Cambodian Government Officially Establishes Techo International Airport as Civil Aviation Secretariat

The Cambodian Government has officially designated Techo International Airport as a key department under the General Department of Operations & Services within the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, solidifying its role in overseeing the country's aviation sector. This strategic decision was enacted through a sub-decree issued by Samdech Hun Manet on 28 August 2024, aimed at enhancing th...

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Hong Kong’s Fung Group Eyes Expansion in Cambodia’s Textile Industry, Exploring New Investment in SEZs

Fung Group, a prominent Hong Kong-based conglomerate, has expressed interest in expanding its investments into Cambodia’s textile and garment sectors, particularly within the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This intent was shared during a working meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, First Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and a H...

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ADB Allocates Over USD 93m to Enhance Rural Water Supply in Nine Cambodian Provinces

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a comprehensive funding package of USD 93.6 million in loans and grants to expand the rural water supply and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure across nine provinces in Cambodia, aiming to provide climate-resilient and safe water supply to rural communities. This significant development was announced on 02 September 2024. The initiative will directly ...

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ASEAN Moves Forward on Regional Air & Sea Rescue Agreement

The 11th ASEAN Transport Forum on Air Search and Rescue by Sea, held in Phnom Penh on 14 August 2024, gathered representatives from ASEAN member countries and various relevant ministries and institutions to discuss a critical agreement on air and sea search and rescue operations. The forum underscored the urgency of solidifying regional cooperation to enhance ASEAN’s capacity for coordinated searc...

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Kampong Speu Leads Cambodia with 95 New Investment Projects in Just One Year

From September 2023 to August 2024, Kampong Speu province emerged as a top destination for investment in Cambodia, attracting 95 new projects out of a total of 391 approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). This influx of investments highlights Kampong Speu's rising prominence as an industrial and economic hub, as reported by HE Cheam Chansophoan, Governor of Kampong Speu Provi...

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The 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...

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Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, a key contender in the Road and Highway Project in 2024 Going Digital Awards

Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Going Digital Awards in the 2024 Year in Infrastructure Event, announced by Bentley Systems on 15 August 2024. This announcement highlights the project's innovative use of technology and engineering excellence, positioning it as a frontrunner in the global infrastructure arena. Every year, the Year in Infrastructure br...

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