Infrastructure & Energy

The Infrastructure & Energy category covers Cambodia’s policy and governance landscape for transport corridors and road construction, digital connectivity including 5G deployment, electricity generation and grid transition, water supply and drainage systems, and other public works and utility infrastructure. This page brings together government policy updates, regulatory changes, institutional decisions, and official developments affecting these sectors in Cambodia, helping readers monitor compliance requirements, infrastructure planning trends, and broader sector-level development.

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January 30, 2023

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.

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January 30, 2023

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.

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January 30, 2023

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.

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January 30, 2023

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.

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January 9, 2023

MPWT Discusses Northern Railway Passenger Transport Improvement with Nippon Koei

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a working meeting with Nippon Koei to review a presentation on improving passenger transport services along sections of the northern railway line covering Battambang, Serei Saophoan, and Poipet. The ministry also requested that the company consider a feasibility study for an urban tramway system in Phnom Penh as an alternative to previously studied automatic guideway transit options.

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January 9, 2023

MPWT Launches Expansion of National Road 7 Section in Kampong Cham

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport inaugurated construction works to expand and upgrade a 45.48 km section of National Road 7 between Skun roundabout in Cheung Prey district and the Kizuna bridge roundabout in Kampong Cham city. The project will widen the road from two to four lanes, upgrade pavement quality, build new bridges, expand an existing bridge, and install traffic safety and vehicle control systems.

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