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Indonesia’s New Green Capital Gets Smart Toll Road Network Designed by Waskita Karya

Creating a connected digital ecosystem and digital twins enables the timely delivery of projects and leads to substantial cost savings and reduced environmental impact. As part of Indonesia's Nusantara capital city megaproject, a new 62-kilometer toll road network is being built to establish a smart and sustainable forest city. PT Waskita Karya is the main contractor partnering with PT Ni...

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Manufacturing Powerhouse Shift: Southeast Asia & India Rise as China Recalibrates In Next Decade

Southeast Asia and India: The New Manufacturing Powerhouses A significant shift is underway in global manufacturing, with Southeast Asia and India emerging as key destinations alongside China, according to JLL, a leading commercial real estate services firm, updated by Retalkasia on 29 May 2024. This trend is driven by rising costs in China and the growing importance of supply chain diversifica...

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Cambodia Proposes Establishment of Hungarian Trade Office to Boost Trade Volume from 9.53% Increase Last Year

Cambodia has proposed the establishment of a Hungarian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia to enhance trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. This initiative comes as the trade volume between Cambodia and Hungary for the first 11 months of 2023 surpassed US$7.7 million, reflecting a 9.53% increase compared to the same period in 2022. The proposal was made during a meeting betwee...

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Gov’t Accelerates Resolution of US$737m in 14 Stalled Projects in Sihanoukville

The Cambodian government is expediting the resolution of 14 stalled projects in Sihanoukville, collectively valued at approximately US$737 million. This initiative aims to boost investment through incentives, concessions, mediation, and dispute resolution efforts. This information was disclosed in a meeting chaired by HE Hean Sahip, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Cha...

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New Road​ ​Connecting Oral Kampong Speu to Koh Kong Port Announced by PM

PM Hun Manet has unveiled plans for a new road connecting Kampong Speu to the Koh Kong port, aimed at harnessing the region’s potential akin to that of Phnom Penh. The announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony of various achievements at the Cambodian Buddhist Cultural Centre on 30 May 2024. The PM highlighted the strategic importance of constructing a road linking Koh Kong province...

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Po Leaf Project Inaugurated at Buddhist Cultural Centre with US$5.5 Million Investment

The Buddhist Cultural Centre has officially inaugurated 38 construction projects shaped like po leaves, with a total investment exceeding US$5.5 million. The ceremony, presided over by PM Samdech Hun Manet, took place on 30 May 2024. The key elements of this monumental project include a 9-storey Cholamoni stupa, four large stupas, eight small stupas symbolising enlightenment, wisdom, and harmon...

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PM Announces Funan Techo Canal Project Set to Launch in August 2024

The Cambodian government has announced the commencement of the US$1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project in August 2024. The announcement was made by PM Hun Manet during the inauguration of various achievements at the Cambodian Buddhist Cultural Centre on 30 May 2024. "The construction of the Funan Techo canal will begin in August 2024," stated the PM at the ceremony. "We do not let long nights ...

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NR No. 31 Rehabilitation Project Nears 90% Completion

As of 29 May 2024, the ambitious project to restore and upgrade NR No. 31, which extends over 53 kilometres, has achieved an impressive 87.19% completion. This major infrastructure initiative is set to be finished more than a year ahead of schedule. This update was confirmed via the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The project, which commenced on 30 December...

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Stung Prek Tnaot Rehabilitation Project Nears Completion with 95% Progress

The Stung Prek Tnaot Rehabilitation Project in the lower part from the east of National Road 3 has reached an impressive 95% completion and is on track to be finished by June or July this year. This update was shared on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on 25 May 2024. The Stung Prek Tnaot Irrigation and Flood Protection Project encompasses four major...

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Yuba Water Implements Digital Twin for Automated Monitoring of California’s Second Tallest Dam

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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