This City is the Next Singapore

[@TheB1M]

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[@reardelt]

India is not growing at 6.3%. It's growing at 7.5%

[@grandwonder5858]

What a massive and beautiful airport it really is! Hope it works out for Cambodia!

[@lesteryoutube9501]

Loads of bullshit. Cambodia is miles far away from Singapore

[@KingOfgod-oh7jc]

We already know how rich singapore is 😂​@@lesteryoutube9501

[@bounce1721]

It's unrealistic to compare Cambodia to Singapore. Maybe next Thailand. Cambodia faces numerous fundamental challenges that cannot be solved simply by building an airport or improving infrastructure. These issues must be addressed before Cambodia can aspire to reach a fraction of Singapore's level of development.

[@bababababababa6124]

@@GradientHeavensdid Cambodia do something to hurt you? What made you so mad at them? Instead of talking down on other countries be optimistic for them.

[@kh224_channel]

​@@GradientHeavens dude, go to see something about Kun Khmer in Angkor Wat's wall. Do you think Thailand, Siam or fake Muay Thai any of them was hatched before Angkor building? Don't be so primitive, animal. 😂😂😂

[@VictorHHH7]

@@bababababababa6124I agree we should all be hoping the country has a better future

[@everydaydose7779]

If you have ever been to either Cambodia,Laos or Myanmar Those are "chinese" shadow states LMAO

[@magivkmeister6166]

​@@GradientHeavensConsidering the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge, it is great to see Cambodia trying to succeed. I would love to visit in the future.

[@LizardSpork]

Singapore is rich because of more than just an airport and ambition, there's strong rule of law, low corruption, transparency. Cambodia, not so much.

[@Johnne009]

Singapore is just lucky to be on the straits of Malacca.

[@midknight]

Keep drinking that koolaid

[@matthewandrew]

Let Comboya live its fantasy.

[@万恶共匪毒害中华]

@@Johnne009 Also a British port like Hong Kong, both have extraordinary development under the British or British influence

[@kendoman3150]

Singapore is a third world dictatorship. “Rich” relative to other poor countries, it’s not on the same level as the USA, Japan, EU.

[@OliviaMeowlody]

I hope it goes really well for Cambodia! Love from Singapore!

[@KhomAsian]

Thanks mate, but as a Khmer, we know Cambodia will never be like Singapore, the country is still very poor and the Khmer-Cambodian are trying to develop their country while restoring its glory day by day. Singapore is always top notch. I'm a Khmer but not Cambodian, we are native Khmer people in Mekong delta Vn.

[@Thirak_lim]

​@KhomAsian it's true. it can't be like Singapore. Singapore is more richer than Cambodia. But it good for Cambodia for it growth but it will not be like Singapore. even tho I'm Cambodian I'm not saying that it bad or good. It our country and culture.

[@Gdhebdhgd123]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@i_love_capitalism]

​@@KhomAsianYes, know your place, SEAmonkey. There can only be one Singapore.

[@i_love_capitalism]

Shut up, it wont.

[@EVILBUNNY28]

Crazy how $1.5Bn can get you an entire airport, meanwhile 4x that price and you barely even get one (highly dysfunctional) terminal here in the UK

[@phillm156]

In Boston USA, $15billion only built a 2km tunnel. That was 2004!

[@thomaskim3128]

Don’t feel bad lad. There are greater fools in the world. Australia will be paying $300 billion plus for half a dozen submarines to fight an imaginary enemy.

[@Tsai74rmit]

In Vietnam, the airport cost 2x the cost and much uglier. Try to search for Long Thanh airport, so far behind even they planned it years ahead

[@rcbrascan]

The new airport is being built by China so it will be built on time and under budget.

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Construction cost is so cheap in Cambodia due to cheaper labour costs and low import costs of construction materials and close proximity to suppliers such as China and East Asia.

[@azizsafudin]

No well designed public transportation = NOT the next Singapore.

[@ianhomerpura8937]

After the first MRT stations opened in 1987, Singapore never stopped building and opening new subway and commuter railway lines.

[@electro_sykes]

singapore for ages had no public transport. the first line of the mrt only opened with just 5 stations in 1987

[@invinciblemode]

@@electro_sykesit had no need to before, population density wasn’t enough to justify it

[@lontongstroong]

@@electro_sykes It always has had a very extensive and extremely good public bus systems though, even far back during the post WW2 era. But I concur, they were way too late in having a functional urban rail if we measure that by its GDP per capita. Their first MRT operated when their GDP per capita was around USD10000 - for comparison many developing countries usually have had one at a third or in some cases even less than that economic level. They could've been having one in 1970s like that of Hong Kong had they been not overly confident with that bus system. If we put the same metric on Cambodia (assuming its economic growth trajectory is constant), it won't have any metros until 2040s or even 2050s lol.

[@electro_sykes]

@@lontongstroong I mean buses are damn effective too, but really you need both to work. Buses to feed into the rail system. A BRT system could also work too. its not mode vs mode but rather, all modes need to interconnect to make it work. Even cars and motor scooters have a part to play.

[@lucaoldani357]

Will be interesting to check how the airport is connected to the city, the public transportation will be a key point for the economy

[@pp-bf2ec]

At start only a road. Bus line being the only public transit option. But in future tram / light rail and toll expressway.

[@Cake...]

Very true. All major airports have a dedicated train line to the city centre. Cambodia has yet to build such. I expect it will be part of the infrastructure plans.

[@lucaoldani357]

@@Cake... I hope so because if the alternative is tuk tuk (which I love) with all the people planned to use that airport, it's not a great solution

[@cedric1808]

I love this channel so much. Construction is awesome. Keep up the amazing work.

[@celestinevalan7566]

Cambodia has been through so much.. Here's to wishing the best for the future of the state with this project ❤

[@DB5652-v3r]

most colonised nations have been struggling to this day blame the europeans. When they stopped colonising they installed worst economic models on this nation so they wont get out of debt

[@13lila]

Appreciate 🙏

[@DB5652-v3r]

Many formerly colonized nations continue to face challenges today, with some attributing their economic struggles to the legacy of colonialism. After the colonial era ended, certain economic systems and policies were implemented that some argue have made it difficult for these countries to fully recover and develop.

[@WilliamLaurenson]

@celestinevalan7566 ur profile picture is really pretty... where is it located? :00

[@celestinevalan7566]

@@WilliamLaurenson oh it's Mumbai, India

[@ArnaldoNonol-xt4jn]

Hope this will going to boost Cambodia economic growth more. Love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@munystore]

Thank you ❤

[@Changkervisoth]

Thank you for love Cambodia ❤

[@danadam2297]

One problem - Cambodia doesn't have a big national airline with the fleet or capacity to connect wider regions. If they really aim to emulate Dubai or Singapore by 2050, then this is one thing they'll really have to invest into.

[@alezovannjanrasmey5463]

How Cambodia could have a big national airline before Cambodia could dream big? :) Only time will tell... it is too earlier to judge.

[@tvk9030]

everything is built by china! the announced numbers about cambodia's capacity are a huge question mark :)) anyway i still hope that their people are taken care of more than big projects that fall into debt traps

[@mdhazeldine]

Agreed. Singapore, Qatar, Hong Kong and the UAE all had well respected international airlines before they built their massive hub airports. Cambodia doesn't have one (yet). They will need to really push hard with their airline/s to compete against these giants. Also Hong Kong had a strong finance industry and the middle east had oil money. Not too sure about Singapore, but I know my Dad travelled there for work back in the 80s, so has been a serious business destination for a long time.

[@dexterford8094]

@@mdhazeldine ... this may end up being another Chinese military base, just like that huge new airport near Siem Reap might end up becoming.

[@night8285]

​@@dexterford8094 It will. Both airports are funded by china.

[@alfredorado96]

Love to see another SEA countries thrive! Much love from Malaysia!

[@PichDaily]

Love Malaysia 🇲🇾 too❤

[@i_love_capitalism]

As a Singaporean,Ew.

[@channe3049]

@@i_love_capitalism Singapore don't have mountains to climb like Malaysia? 😂

[@dianfarah7856]

Go for it Cambodia! Supporting your progress from Singapore 😊

[@dogfoodtogo]

Cambodia is trying to compete just like everyone else. Sending love from the U.S.

[@jasatan]

From Singapore to Cambodia 'You can do it!"

[@i_love_capitalism]

And let Cambodia steal the competition from us Singaporean? I rather they can't and won't. Don't be a suckup.

[@i_love_capitalism]

They can't do it. There can only be one Singapore. They shouldn't steal competition from us.

[@crypticTV]

Good luck to Cambodia from Sri Lanka 🙂🙂

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much! Sending loves and appreciation from Cambodia 🇰🇭. 🙏

[@lavendertee]

i hope it can go well for cambodia, love from thailand

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much! Sending loves and appreciation from Cambodia 🇰🇭. 🙏

[@rover-t]

I live along the Mekong 30 minutes from the airport. It’s certainly, along with the proposed new canal, a game changer for the potential economic impact of the country.

[@kevindomenechaliaga8085]

The sun glowing across the structure is so beautiful that it looks CGI 🔥 It must be a blast to visit it once it's built

[@VAEHA-ASIA]

I really enjoyed your video about the Techo International Airport. It's great to see how this city is growing and becoming a major hub in Southeast Asia 💯

[@sanmikey686]

YES! MORE AIRPORT CONTENT!

[@TheB1M]

It really takes off

[@PichDaily]

@@TheB1Mlove ❤ from Cambodia

[@ddmarsh21]

Visited Cambodia for Angkor Wat, it was incredible! Felt on-par with seeing the pyramids. Beautiful country and kind people. I hope to see them recover and thrive.

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much! Sending loves and appreciation from Cambodia 🇰🇭. 🙏

[@PichDaily]

Love ❤from Cambodia 🇰🇭

[@cashewnuttel9054]

Which one was more amazing to see: that or Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2?

[@udom0006]

Cambodia is a poor country. and beggars fill the streets

[@wbj2000]

That is a beautiful airport design.

[@user-qp2cw3po4h]

Best of luck Cambodia! ❤ From Singapore ❤

[@BorossAngkor]

Thanks for making a video of Cambodia especially in a positive view in our country.

[@The-Flat-Capped-Gamer]

Me and my friends are going to Cambodia next year to go scuba diving and helping those in the area. I really hope Cambodia starts to reach its full potential while I'm there. Love to 🇰🇭 from 🇬🇧

[@massalleh5255]

What interesting places to scuba dive there?

[@florianr.3858]

congratulations for the quality of your videos

[@bangkoklsthebest76211a]

Best of wishes to Cambodia from Thailand 🇰🇭🇹🇭

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much! Sending loves and appreciation from Cambodia 🇰🇭. 🙏

[@antaryjczyk]

That airport looks absolutely amazing. Another one that follow this style of architecture will be Poland's Central Communication Hub (CPK) located around 35km west of Warsaw. Can You do a video on it?

[@aboutface102]

I love how modern airports are realizing how important it is to display the culture of the area and make an impression on travelers. They used to just be basic metal structures with crappy restaurants and gates.

[@mikey7673]

All the best to Cambodia. Such a lovely country and people

[@4dzxk332]

And here in the UK apparently we're too poor to build a few hundred miles of rail lines....😂 What a horrible mismanagement of our money by these constantly greedy self-serving politicians

[@varoonnone7159]

You already have modern infrastructure when others are catching up

[@TAmzid2872]

@@varoonnone7159 The modern infrastructure sucks compared to other developed countries.

[@Hession0Drasha]

Yeah, Italy has built more than 3 times the length of hs2 so far. Through a country just as densley populated, but also covered in mountains!

[@mdhazeldine]

@@Hession0Drasha But their network was pretty poor historically. They have been playing catch up and only recently overtaking us. We have more legacy rail infrastructure (per square mile) than pretty much any other country, because we got their first. Our system seems "bad" because it's old, whereas other countries had nothing, and only now are they building brand new stuff where nothing previously existed. It's not easy to make a direct comparison. We are probably most similar to a country like Germany, and they have similar issues with building high speed lines (although they are still better at it than us).

[@varoonnone7159]

@@TAmzid2872 You've clearly never been to other developed countries

[@PichDaily]

Love this Video, Thank you The B1M form Cambodia 🇰🇭

[@TheB1M]

What a building 👌

[@realfoggy]

I don't know if I missed it but what would the temperature be where the humans are? If it was -10°F that would make it 94°F, still a pretty miserable temperature. Anyways good for the environment!

[@cmasterson]

Been keeping track of this building for years now. I remember the renders back 6 years ago before my daughter was born. It look similar to the one in China.

[@doyourclanwars]

@@realfoggy what does that even mean?

[@realfoggy]

@@doyourclanwars He explained the shape of the roof system and design of the building would be what would cool the building. He also mentioned the ambient temperature could get up to 40°C or 104°F. If the design of the building is what cools the air inside the building how cool could it possibly be made? I didn't think it was that tough to understand bud!

[@whyyymeeeee]

Really good looking city

[@N.biebie8428]

This is the new airport in Cambodia. The designs is so pretty, really want to see how the end result will be, i bet it's beautiful! love from Thailand!

[@Ari-g8w]

Thank you. Mush love from Cambodia.

[@SILENTWALK-t4w]

Thank The B1M for the amazing video of Cambodia

[@ទិញឥវ៉ាន់ពីរោងចក្រក្រៅប្រទេស]

I get that some people may criticize Cambodia’s progress, but it’s important to see the big steps the country is taking toward development. Cambodia has worked hard to improve its infrastructure, governance, and business environment. While there are still challenges, the progress is real and undeniable. With that in mind, Techo International Airport is a major part of this transformation. It’s not just another project, it represents Cambodia’s ambition to expand tourism, attract international investment, and strengthen global connections. This airport could be a key driver of sustainable economic growth and help raise Cambodia’s profile on the global stage.

[@DonDon45-i5h]

Pol pot threw most of Cambodians hope of being a developed country down the drain

[@walsakaluk1584]

​@@DonDon45-i5hthat was the past. Cambodia has moved on and is developing really fast. Every development makes the next one faster and easier.

[@khmerqueenslandmedia4488]

Thanks B1M ❤

[@blackfield1885]

Great Cambodia, love from your neighbour Indo!!

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much! Sending loves and appreciation from Cambodia 🇰🇭. 🙏

[@Uunartoq2018]

Indonesia is far away from KH! 😅

[@JOJO2023s]

Thank you ! Cambodia 🤝 Indonesia !

[@hepsima]

even though I dont study or work in a field closely even related to construction im so interested in cool building projects, this channel is a blessing

[@kevin080592]

As a filipino. I am excited to see this. I am excited to see ASEAN develop 👏👏👏

[@bubblebloom]

Wooowwww,,, congrats to Cambodia. It will be an amazing gateway to your country. Look forward to make a visit.

[@mthokozisimyende787]

Asian architecture & Construction is just DIFFIRENT!!!🏆❤️🇿🇦

[@XDarkGreyX]

Ok

[@emrefifty5281]

That’s a South African Flag Bro 😅

[@DoctorPotassium]

That's the South African Flag...

[@Onesaint465]

That's where his from sending love to Asia from S.A​@@emrefifty5281

[@bababababababa6124]

I love Asian countries like South Africa 🇿🇦

[@DavidTonner]

Thanks!

[@thovithyea8690]

Appreciate your video , we wish one day we could become rich like Singapore . Currently we try to b better year by year .

[@vannakkh964]

Thanks for covering Cambodia. Lot of big infrastructure projects are underway. Hope everything goes as planned!

[@rachitchhorn8616]

Im Cambodian and been watching your video for years. Never ever think that one day, The BM1 will release a Video about Cambodia's infrastructure. Appreciate!

[@vaughangarrick]

I work in Phnom Penh and the city is definitely on the up with buildings going up in every direction

[@YouDontSay2or1]

Looks very well thought out.

[@GazMoby]

Very enjoyable as always 👍

[@lukerobinson3983]

Love Cambodia it’s a beautiful country already in the architecture, ancient temples and design, the history is so sad so they deserve some success and happiness.

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much! Sending loves and appreciation from Cambodia 🇰🇭. 🙏

[@hesh2892]

They have chosen good design for airport . Best Wishes from India 👍😮

[@JOJO2023s]

Techo International Airport, once completed, will play a key role in boosting Cambodia's economy. It will enhance tourism by attracting more international visitors, provide employment opportunities in construction, aviation, and hospitality, and improve infrastructure and regional connectivity. The airport will also facilitate trade and investment, making Cambodia more accessible for global business, and helping to grow sectors like export, logistics, and services. This development will position Cambodia as a stronger regional hub, contributing to long-term economic growth and prosperity. (Phase 1 of Techo Takhmao International Airport is expected to begin operations in 2025) Soon we will see the new International Airport of Cambodia 🇰🇭💙💙💙

[@tagbon]

Nice video. Great technical details of the design and build. Of course the "master-plan" idea might not pan out - and that seems the sticking point of most of the comments. But I would rather be hopeful of the future and resurgence of countries in the region, like Cambodia. I like the "big infrastructure" focus of this channel. Thanks!

[@vinayakghagare3139]

Good luck to Combodia from India.

[@CarlEmilKjellstrand]

Having lived in PP for over a year I'm not surprised. Hoping for the best possible outcome for all friends and colleges in PP and the rest of Cambodia!

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much, Sir.

[@KhomAsian]

Thank you for complimenting the Khmer people ^^ Hope you enjoy live there. Greetings from a Vietnamese Cambodian (native Khmer in vietnam).

[@CarlEmilKjellstrand]

@@KhomAsian I did enjoy it very much, hoping to move back some day :)

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

this airport and the new canal to the capitol - halfway there - now they need the railways and highways!

[@diegocorrea1491]

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[@SoniaHart-rb7jd]

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[@theresabennett7313]

​@@nwaiwuthompson3939Wow! Kind of in shock you mentioned expert, Jeffrey Kathryn What a coincidence!!

[@theresabennett7313]

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[@esthermobikwann9096]

I'm 27 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@KMTDivision]

I am wishing all the best to our neighbor country! I can tell it will become phenomenal when it finishes. Sending love from Thailand ❤

[@Surila-yg2do]

Kudos to Cambodia.. Love and support from India 🇮🇳❤️🇰🇭 God speed!

[@nuzayerov]

Cambodia has huge tourism and business potential given its location and interesting history from Angkor Wat to the Khmer Rouge.

[@superpowerdragon]

0:19 rich culture, but showing someone wearing japanese kimono...

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

I noticed that too - very weird. Probably a typo of stock footage.

[@googlyaesthetic9]

I think it was an accident. It's a Japanese person visiting a temple in Siem reap province of Cambodia. The temple is probably Angkor wat or Bayon temple. I know cuz I live there. Pls excuses these mistakes.

[@paulweiler8967]

... In a Cambodian temple. Are you woke or just angry and need an outlet

[@c.vathana4446]

Let’s be optimistic and grow tgt SEA 😊

[@fredericoduvel3092]

Good job Cambodia!👍 Rise Asia, Rise🎉

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Thank you so much! Sending loves and appreciation from Cambodia 🇰🇭. 🙏

[@lulkaku]

Wow I didn't expect to see a video of Cambodia on here! :D

[@JCjn521B]

Cool video! Maybe you could make a video about why Vienna has so many construction projects at the moment!

[@godric1023]

I had 2 wonderful years working in Phnom Penh, Cambodia! Sending my Love to Khmer Friends!

[@munystore]

Your video is a well-produced and informative piece that effectively conveys the importance of the Techo International Airport. I'm really excited about the potential of the Techo International Airport to boost tourism and attract foreign investment to Cambodia. It could be a major game-changer for the country's economic development, infrastructure, and international connectivity.

[@DanielNguyen-jv1jf]

Amazing Cambodia, a rapidly developing country in Asia 💪

[@JamesBarry-j7m]

Cambodia deserves all the good luck it can get

[@i_love_capitalism]

No way

[@NathanYork-c3j]

As a Cambodian, the title is misleading. Cambodia is a developing country and have been growing. But will take some time to reached to Singapore level!

[@ArnoA0230]

Very nice. Thanks

[@bkkmj4250]

Agree with comments…it’s more about how an airport can transform a nation when done well AND supported with an airline (ex: Singapore Air, Emirates, Etihad, etc). Luv the channel! ❤❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SteppeNomad585]

Kampuchea is forging its own path. Are there things it can learn from other countries? Of course, including Singapore. With this new airport Kampuchea is hoping to fuel the growth of its economy by providing a world class facility. The country needs it.

[@ytha8424]

As a Cambodian citizen, personally I don't think we will ever be like Singapore. We only want to be better than we were before and thriving for a better future.

[@samwujiale]

As a Singaporean living in Cambodia for the past five years, I don’t believe Phnom Penh should strive to become a "Singapore." Each city has its own identity, and Phnom Penh is rich in character and essence that makes it truly unique. I'm optimistic about the direction things are heading. We have the opportunity to create something new and make a name for ourselves here. There’s plenty of space and potential for growth. Sure, the journey may be bumpy, but I truly believe it will be worth it. 🇰🇭🇸🇬

[@cambodianpleasuresquad1753]

thanks man. it is always the singaporeans, malays, indonesians and filipinos that have kind words of encouragement for cambodia and cambodians. the vietnamese and thai always got something racist to say about our intelligence and refuse to believe that cambodia can develop too

[@jonasleeworld]

Well said. Cambodia~ gulf of thailand = TRUE BEAUTY

[@davidjeffersjeffers7918]

Seeing the thumbnail photos for this story, my initial impression was how much this reminded me of New York's Penn Station (1910-63).

[@ViSAL-m4t]

Cambodia went through one of its darkest times between 1975 and 1979, with nearly 3 million lives lost to genocide. Even though the country has faced enormous challenges and hardships, its people have never stopped pushing forward. Over the past few years, Cambodia has been developing rapidly, and I believe this project will create even more opportunities, especially in tourism, helping boost the economy. There’s a real sense that brighter days are ahead for this kingdom.

[@VAEHA-ASIA]

You're right !

[@markusmichael7752]

Nowadays, Cambodia can hire bright minds on the international talent market who co-create the future of the country. No need to depend on in-house talent only. Japan must be eagerly ready to dig a tunnel for an express trainline from and to the airport. It may cost another billion actually. But why not?

[@alrin7780]

We hope the country of Cambodia will be the next future to look like Singapore. Please don't give up 💪❤️‍🔥🤩

[@pg.travels]

I first went to Cambodia in 2011 and the difference from then to now is crazy. Still a poor country but far more developed than it was. You can visibly see the improvements in so many ways. Such a friendly country too. They'll do well one way or another because of this

[@Lumber91]

Anything Fosters & Partners touches is gold.

[@Gdhebdhgd123]

I’m from Cambodia and I’m exited for this airport Ps: I’ve been thinking about if he is making a video about this

[@vitocoleone9349]

This country has gone through so much but its people remain one of the kindest in the world. I hope Cambodia can move forward (not as amazing as Singapore) but still move forward at the best they can.

[@munystore]

Thank you 🙏💙

[@okeesmokee6658]

Wow - really thought the first picture was a forest. Good thing you straightened us out on that.

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Phnom Penh is an amazing city, very fast growing economy.

[@Rathanakpiseth168]

In front of my home theres also a bridge under construction in Cambodia

[@breakthrough891]

Very impressive architectural design. I'm happy for Cambodia! Philippines when? We're still stuck in NAIA as one of the worst airport.

[@natashastanarevic7381]

beautiful, thank you

[@24-dinitrophenylhydrazine29]

from what I searched the word Techo in their local language refers to a person with high societal rank especially in the army. If you wonder why everything is named Techo in the country, think of it as the “Turkmenbashi” but instead of Turkmenistan, it’s south east asia instead.

[@alvinctab]

Just to add for better context: Cambodia recently opened the new Siem Reap Airport. Also hoping that there will be better city-to-airport link with this one - the motorway connecting the current Phnom Penh Airport and the city is always congested...

[@AAWGASHTADS]

That's why I hopped the local bus and relaxed until I saw the river . The new Siem Reap airport is WAY too far out of town . It was built by and for Chinese purposes

[@nice1fam]

Title is senseless - aspiring is one thing, but Cambodia has a lot of harsh realities to face before they can compete with the likes of Thailand, never mind Singapore. Cambodia is a beautiful country with great people, and this is a step in the right direction

[@dexterford8094]

I am not sure that trusting the Chinese is a good step forward for Cambodia.

[@nice1fam]

@@dexterford8094 I'm not sure what a sensible, better alternative would look like for Cambodia. As long as it's something that gives them a kick-start, rather than using China to prop them up long term, then great. There's a lot of exaggerated Sinophobia from Western perspectives.

[@dexterford8094]

@@nice1fam .... Cambodia has had a lot of bad luck in its history so I do hope they will get some real benefit from this rather than just being used by the Chinese like so many other places have been.

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Angkor City used to be the world biggest city in the middle age. Rome used to be the biggest empire, and still fall. Everything rises and falls. Everything changes except the change.

[@nawwk79]

Cambodia started ahead of Singapore during the late 60s, with Lee Kwan Yew even aspired Singapore to be like them. However, 50 years later Singapore is leaps and bounds ahead of Cambodia. So it's all about the people, and not about the country itself.

[@kevina2907]

Source? I only know Cambodia has a sad history during the 60s to 80s. Singapore is always vibrant and prosperous because it is the most important port along the straits of Malacca even 100 years ago rule by the British.

[@j4nv]

8:53 "Infrastructure does facilitate growth" Have you been to Sihanoukville, just a few hours south of Phnom Penh? It's a large ghost town full of empty unfinished Chinese apartment buildings. Not that I don't wish Cambodia a prosperous future, heck I'm leaving tomorrow for a 6 month stay in the Kingdom of Wonder. But this video can use some context and a more modest presentation.

[@walsakaluk1584]

The situation in Sihanoukville is being addressed. It will get sorted.

[@Budgy.Derpy12]

I'm surprised Netflix hasn't given Fred and his team a blank cheque. That special would go hard. *Fred VS The World*? 😉

[@Mask1038]

Its nice to see Cambodia making an effort to further improve its country in the economy sector but to compare it to the level of Singapore? Now that's too huge of a margin...I doubt Cambodia can ever reach the level of success Singapore is at. The effort Singapore put in is phenomenal to get where it is today, and an airport being built definitely will not change anything if its compared to Singapore

[@maosengheng523]

As a cambodian myself, i would say that the title is just "too much." Cambodia still have a long way to go to be fully developed like those of neighbouring countries, let alone singapore. But I must say that Cambodia nowadays strives to improve and develop as much as it can, and you can see that if compared to 10 20 years ago, Cambodia is way better now.

[@Vicar345]

I recognize the scale and national hopes are quite different than this video’s subject, but the rebuilt terminal at Portland International Airport (PDX) is a really interesting architectural and construction story. Kind of surprised B1M hasn’t covered it.

[@Knight_Kin]

Projects in the USA seem to be an afterthought in video reviews, at least when it comes to the flashy stuff. USA's few % GDP growth is still more construction building than these nations at full clip, due to sheer size alone. I guess it's considered rather ordinary here, where it's a big deal in a nation that was 50 years ago going through ethnic cleansing. Just the nature of it i suppose. I find stuff in the USA to be more interesting, these videos are cool but they're kind of thin on details so not really missing out on much tbh.

[@thatrussianguy8087]

please do a video about the Elbtower in Hamburg

[@RattledPan]

Odoo might be helpful, Fred, i'm going for a look-see in a bit. I appreciate the tip and the discount! Is that not going to be the greatest airport, or what? They just finished expanding PDX, Portland Oregon with a similar appearance. This is wood country in the Pacific Northwest. They named Portland "Stumptown" for that very reason. The big treat here was watching them fit an oculus in the center court as people will enter the airport. It is an amazing thing to watch the effect of natural building materials, light coming in filtered through trees and native plantings that just chills people out. Your show was great, as always. I hope you will get a chance to crawl in and around more of the construction of this project. It looks interesting as all hell! The ventilation system looks real interesting. Global warming is affecting us, too. All of us need to be proactive, not reactive to make all this work. Last summer we got far more than usual days that were over 30 C Our low temperature through January this year was -8C. After that experience, my plans to retrofit the house with multiple fuel types went from idle curiosity to serious planning. I wonder if people can make the connection between how all of the resources available in modern construct is spinning faster and faster, taking every step quicker and quicker, like everything else in our lives. We haven't a clue where all of this is taking us. The thrill of all of this change on many levels, is we do not have the hindsight that we will attain after the fact. It is like every other step we have taken, different, some things that can be solved intuitively, but more and more, having to give deep consideration of how each move we make, affects another. You're the best, Fred.

[@anwarfellahi3673]

Can someone explain how did Macao grew 27% in a single year?! 😮 that's crazy!

[@frcluc]

Tax evasion and legal casino where the house (i.e. the city) always wins.

[@tonyhart2744]

shady bussiness

[@vberl9573]

Macau's main income comes from all the taxes that the casinos pay. During the pandemic Macau closed its borders and the casinos basically went into limp mode. Meaning the the economy practically collapsed in Macau. Though the government had such a large stack of money that they kept people in the country* happy with stimulus packages and yearly pay outs of money. This meant of course that the economy on paper collapsed even more. Though after Macau opened again to the rest of the world the economy quite quickly jumped back into high gear. Tourists are flowing back into Macau now and therefore the tax dollars to the government is also flowing back in again. Basically the economy of Macau is simply returning to where it should be and quickly. Therefore the 27% increase. It will slow down as soon as the economy more or less gets back to the 2019 level and returns to normal growth.

[@Leverchads]

CHINESE MONEY 🤑🤑🤑