Duration: 1 hour
On 15 July, the Real Estate & Construction Committee of EuroCham Cambodia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, hosted a special forum to address Cambodia’s preparedness for seismic events after the devastating Mw 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar.
Highlight Included:
🔹 Remarks from MLMUPC leadership including H.E. Lao Tipseiha, H.E. Chhan Sorphal, and H.E. Nhar Heng
🔹 Technical presentations on structural health monitoring, soil strengthening and seismic hazard probability
🔹 A comparative analysis of regional seismic design standards
🔹 An engaging panel discussion on public private setor synergy or improved seismic resilience
EuroCham Committee Chair Michel Cassagnes stressed the importance of united action: “The responsibility to act lies with all of us, across both the public and private sectors.”
The event brought forward a shared commitment to safer, smarter infrastructure development in Cambodia.