Construction Focus
Bay of Lights: A Bold Step Forward in Cambodia’s Coastal Transformation
Sihanoukville, Cambodia – April 21, 2025 – Breaking ground in 2022, the $16 billion Bay of Lights coastal development is rapidly taking shape along the scenic shores of Ream Bay in Sihanoukville. Spanning over 934 hectares, this ambitious project combines innovation, progress, and community impact, positioning Sihanoukville as the Next Southeast Asia’s next major economic and […]
Read More
Seequent Evo: Openness to unlock “incredible value”, CEO says
By Colleen O’Hanlon Seequent Evo represents a new era of innovation for both Seequent and its customers, setting the foundations for AI and machine learning, Chief Executive Graham Grant has said. Grant told customers and media gathered at a Seequent event in Toronto that the arrival of Seequent Evo was a continuation of Seequent’s track […]
Read More
Cambodia & China Sign Landmark Agreement for USD 1.156 Billion Funan Techo Canal Project
In a significant development for Cambodia’s infrastructure and water management, the Cambodian government and China have officially signed a major agreement for the USD 1.156 billion Funan Techo Canal Project. This ambitious initiative seeks to enhance water resource management and foster economic growth by improving connectivity among several provinces. The agreements were signed by HE […]
Read More
Bentley for Government Software Now Listed on FedRAMP Marketplace
OpenGround achieves FedRAMP In Process status, ProjectWise to follow EXTON, Pa., April 14, 2025 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that OpenGround, its geotechnical information management and reporting software, achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) In Process status and is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace under Bentley for Government. FedRAMP accelerates and supports the […]
Read More
Chinese Investment in Cambodia Reaches USD 36 Billion Over 35 Years
Over the last 35 years, Chinese investments in Cambodia have surged to approximately USD 36 billion, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Speaking at a special forum titled “Cambodia-China Steel Friendship in the New Era: Win-Win Cooperation and Common Prosperity,” HE Hoeun Samnieng, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council for […]
Read More
Bentley Systems Partners with Google to Improve Infrastructure Through Asset Analytics
Bentley will leverage high-quality Google imagery and AI for faster, more efficient roadway inspections and damage assessment LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2025 – (Google Cloud Next 2025) – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced new asset analytics capabilities that leverage Imagery Insights from Google Maps Platform to rapidly detect and analyze roadway conditions. […]
Read More
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to Open USD 300 Million Landmark in Sihanoukville, Marking Grand Return to Cambodia
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will make its return to Cambodia with a USD 300 million luxury property in Sihanoukville, scheduled to open in 2028 as part of the expansive Peninsula Bay Integrated Resort. The announcement coincides with a notable revival in Cambodia’s tourism industry, which saw a 23% increase in international arrivals in 2024, exceeding […]
Read More
Malaysia Bets on USD 250 Million Deal to Train 10K Semiconductor Specialists to Spark Homegrown Chip Design Revolution
Malaysia has sealed a landmark USD 250 million semiconductor partnership with UK-based Arm Holdings, granting the Southeast Asian nation access to Arm’s advanced intellectual property as it aims to shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a high-value design and innovation hub in the global chip supply chain. The agreement, formally signed on 5 March 2025 […]
Read More
Dam Safety in an Earthquake
Bentley Expert An earthquake can cause a dam to crack or dislocate, or even cause its component blocks to detach. The damage can result in uncontrolled water release or a catastrophic flood. Numerical methods such as finite element analysis play an important role in assessing the possible seismic damage to dams. In this blog post, […]
Read More
Building Bridges: CCA & CHINCA Unite for a Thriving Construction Future
In a significant move for the construction sector, the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) hosted a successful meeting with the China International Constructors Association (CHINCA) on 8 April 2025. This gathering not only highlighted Cambodia’s growing economic landscape but also forged pathways for potential collaboration in the construction business and industrial development. The meeting delved […]
Read More