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MPWT and GGGI Discuss E-Bus Public Transport and Urban Environmental Studies

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport met with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to review a completed pre-feasibility study on electric bus public transport services and to discuss upcoming environmental study projects in Cambodia. Plans include air quality improvement studies in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as future work on waste management and sanitation, with support from development partners.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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Trust Regulator and ADB Discuss Non‑Banking FinTech Development Policy Preparation

The Trust Regulator held a working meeting with experts from the Asian Development Bank on 6 March 2023 to review progress on developing a Non-banking FinTech Development Policy. Discussions covered prioritization of work activities, identification of key performance indicators, and regulatory action plans under the FSA for drafting the Cambodia FinTech Development Policy.

Trust Regulator

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Ministry of Agriculture Reviews ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Cooperation Work

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries chaired an internal meeting to review Cambodia’s work under ASEAN cooperation on food, agriculture and forestry. The meeting assigned the Department of International Cooperation to monitor all related MoUs and report on missions, and highlighted alignment with the seven ASEAN priority areas in this sector.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Denounce Fake Facebook Account Using Commissioner’s Image

The Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat issued a public notice about a fake Facebook account using the name "Pho Sophorn" and the image of Provincial Police Commissioner Sith Luos as a logo. The commissariat disclaimed responsibility for any misinformation or illegal activity from the fake account, clarified the details of the commissioner’s official page, and warned the account creator to delete the images or face legal action.

National Police of Cambodia

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Cambodia and France Discuss Cooperation on Internal Security and Governance

The General Department of Immigration participated in a meeting with France’s Ministry of the Interior to discuss strengthening cooperation on security and governance. The discussion focused on enhancing joint action against international and regional threats to internal security within the framework of friendly and partnership relations.

General Department of Immigration (GDI)

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Ministry of Commerce Participates in Special ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement Negotiation Meeting

A Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State Roth Saravuth of the Ministry of Commerce joined the Special Meeting of the ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement Trade Negotiating Committee in Bandung, Indonesia, on 23 February 2023. Cambodia called for ASEAN to maintain a common position in a non-paper to Canada covering environment, labour, and inclusive trade, and proposed specialized working groups on these themes.

Ministry of Commerce

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MPWT Reviews Progress of Takhmao Wastewater Treatment System Project

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a video conference with technical consulting firms DOHWA Engineering and Seoyoung Engineering to review progress of the Takhmao city wastewater treatment system project financed by the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The meeting agreed on timelines for detailed technical design reports, revisions based on prior technical discussions, and scheduling of the next evaluation committee meeting in early March 2023.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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Ministry of Commerce Discusses US-ASEAN Business Council Investment Opportunities

A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce met with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council, led by Ambassador Michalak, to discuss existing and potential US business activities in Cambodia. The discussion covered ongoing projects, including automotive assembly and electronic payment services, and explored further investment prospects, particularly in the health sector and private hospitals.

Ministry of Commerce

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Cambodian and Singaporean Army Commanders Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Military Cooperation

The Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, General Hun Manet, held a bilateral meeting with Singapore Army Chief Brigadier-General David Neo during the latter’s official visit to Cambodia. The two sides reviewed existing defence cooperation and discussed plans to expand joint activities including training, exchanges, and mechanisms for regular army-to-army engagement.

Ministry of National Defence

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Trust Regulator Participates in Meeting on Cambodia FinTech Development Policy Draft

The Director General of the Trust Regulator attended a working group meeting on the drafting of the Cambodia FinTech Development Policy, chaired by the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting reviewed progress toward the first draft and heard findings from an Asian Development Bank expert’s assessment of Cambodia’s fintech sector via Zoom.

Trust Regulator

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