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MPWT and JICA Technical Team Discuss Data Collection for Bridge and Road Maintenance

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a working meeting with a technical team from Nippon Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd., facilitated by JICA, to explore cooperation on data collection for bridge and road maintenance. The discussion focused on gathering baseline information on the condition and management of major bridges, especially those built under JICA projects, to inform future maintenance methods and strengthen infrastructure management capacity.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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Czech Republic Commits to Expand Cooperation on Technical and Vocational Training

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training met with representatives of the Czech Republic to review five years of cooperation from 2018 to 2023 and to set priority directions for the next five years starting in 2024. The Czech side committed to further expand cooperation in building skilled human resources, with a continued focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Cambodia.

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT)

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Ministry of Environment Promotes Phase 2 of Zero-Snare Wildlife Protection Campaign

The Ministry of Environment held a press conference in Kampong Speu Province ahead of implementing Phase 2 of the Zero-Snare campaign on 9 May 2023. Officials and partner organizations outlined the campaign’s objectives to reduce wildlife snares in protected areas, discourage wild meat consumption, and enlist restaurants and citizens to pledge not to sell or eat wildlife products.

Ministry of Environment

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Ministry of Environment Participates in Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm COP Meetings

From 1–12 May 2023, a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State Sabo Ouchano of the Ministry of Environment attended the 16th Basel Convention COP, the 11th Rotterdam Convention COP, and the 11th Stockholm Convention COP in Geneva, Switzerland. The meetings reviewed implementation progress, considered draft decisions and amendments, and discussed workplans and budgets, while Cambodia reiterated its commitment to international environmental agreements and hazardous chemicals and waste management.

Ministry of Environment

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Ministry of Environment Discusses Climate Cooperation with IPCC Leadership Candidate

A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment met Professor Jim Skea, a United Kingdom candidate for Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to discuss cooperation on climate change response. Cambodia highlighted its 2050 carbon neutrality goal, long-term low-carbon development strategy, and interest in human resource training and research sharing with the IPCC.

Ministry of Environment

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MAFF Signs MOU with Private Sector on Artificial Cattle Breeding Cooperation

Senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries facilitated the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a private agricultural company on artificial cattle breeding. The agreement links three public higher education institutions and a private farm to strengthen technical cooperation, human resources, and livestock productivity in support of Cambodia’s agricultural sector.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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Cambodia Launches Construction of New Sihanoukville Container Terminal Project

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport joined the Prime Minister in launching construction of a new container terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, part of a three-phase development to transform the port into a major regional hub with total investment of about USD 973 million. The ceremony coincided with International Labour Day celebrations and the 70th anniversary of Cambodia–Japan diplomatic relations.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Plan Security for 2023 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games

The Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat convened a meeting to disseminate its security and public order protection plan for the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games. The session outlined task allocation, responsibilities, and operational goals for police forces to ensure safety during the royal torch relay and related events in the province.

National Police of Cambodia

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MPWT and Korean EXIM Bank Discuss Phase 2 of Takhmao Wastewater Project

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a meeting with representatives of the Export-Import Bank of Korea to discuss preparations for Phase 2 of the wastewater treatment system development project in Takhmao town. The meeting reviewed project status under concessional financing, progress of Phase 1, related drainage infrastructure, and documentation needs before the bank conducts a supplementary loan evaluation mission.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)

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