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MPWT Discusses Infrastructure Financing with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Delegation

The Minister of Public Works and Transport met with a delegation from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to discuss potential financial cooperation for Cambodia’s transport and logistics infrastructure projects. The meeting outlined key expressway, railway, port, and waterway development priorities, including projects linking Phnom Penh with Sihanoukville, Bavet, Siem Reap, and Kampot.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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MPWT Reviews 2022 Road Safety Work and Highlights Transport Infrastructure Plans

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport participated in a national road traffic safety review meeting for 2022 and outlined directions for 2023. The ministry reported on efforts to reduce traffic accidents through road maintenance, upgrades of several national roads, deployment of the ROAD CARE mobile application, and feasibility studies on railway and waterway transport projects.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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MOWRAM Reviews IAIP Irrigation Project Progress With EIB and Development Partners

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held a review meeting on the implementation progress of the IAIP irrigation sector improvement project with a delegation from the European Investment Bank headquarters. The discussion covered recent project performance and development partner support, including co-financing from EIB, ADB and the Government of Australia, and EU grant funding for the IAIP project.

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM)

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MPWT Receives Minconsult Delegation on Phnom Penh–Preah Sihanouk Expressway Oversight

The Minister of Public Works and Transport met with a delegation from Minconsult Sdn Bhd led by its CEO to hear a report on the company’s work as technical supervisor and evaluator for the Phnom Penh–Preah Sihanouk expressway project. The company reiterated its commitment to support Cambodia’s infrastructure development and acknowledged the ministry’s trust and opportunities for engagement in current and future projects.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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Ministry of Commerce Discusses Cambodia–Switzerland Economic Cooperation in Davos

The Minister of Commerce met with the Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs on the sidelines of the 2023 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The discussion covered growing bilateral trade, the possibility of a Cambodia–Switzerland free trade agreement, and Swiss support to Cambodia’s development programs.

Ministry of Commerce

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MPWT Outlines Lane Usage and Payment Methods on Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport provided detailed guidance on the proper use of ETC, ANPR and MTC lanes on the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville expressway. The notice explains eligibility for each lane type, associated payment methods, and options for topping up vehicle plate balances to reduce congestion and waiting times.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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Cambodia and France Establish Mechanism for Bilateral Political Consultations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the French Embassy in Cambodia signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to establish a mechanism for bilateral political consultations. The mechanism is intended to strengthen cooperation and relations between the two countries, particularly between their foreign ministries in their roles as national coordinators.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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General Department of Identification Reports 2022 Performance of Identification Service Team

The General Department of Identification released a summary of 2022 activities by its identification service and rapid response working group. The update details usage of the GDI eServices application, the volume of citizen inquiries handled, and the main communication channels available for addressing identification service issues.

General Department of Identification

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Government Outlines Cybersecurity Mechanism to Support Cambodia’s Digital Policies

The General Department of Digital Technology and Media highlighted Cambodia’s digital policy framework and the development of a national cybersecurity mechanism. The post describes three overarching digital policies and ongoing work to draft laws, policies, standards, and procedures on cybersecurity and technology-related crime to support digital governance across government, business, and citizens.

General Department of Digital Technology and Media

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Kampong Speu Provincial Police Investigate Traffic Police Over Alleged Improper Payment

The Kampong Speu Provincial Police Commissariat clarified an online allegation that traffic police demanded a US$200 payment from a truck operator on National Road 4 and confirmed the ABA account used belonged to a traffic police officer. Ten traffic police officers have been temporarily held at the personnel office for disciplinary action while further legal procedures are being pursued against the truck owner.

National Police of Cambodia

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