Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital and a municipality that serves as the country’s central administrative, legislative, and economic hub, with concentrated public institutions, urban infrastructure, and regulatory activity. This page provides a structured overview of Phnom Penh alongside an aggregated record of government policy updates, helping users monitor regulation, governance decisions, development planning, and institutional actions relevant to the province.

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February 13, 2023

Ministry of Tourism Continues Quality Recognition for Cambodian Tourist Boat Services

The Ministry of Tourism is continuing inspections and quality recognition for Cambodian tourist boat services based on 34 assessment criteria and 19 mandatory conditions. The ministry is accepting ongoing applications from tourist boat businesses, conducting safety and quality checks before issuing service quality certificates, and has listed several certified operators in Kampot province.

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February 6, 2023

Ministry of Commerce Delegation Explores Rice Export Opportunities to the Philippines

A Ministry of Commerce delegation visited the Philippines from 1–3 February 2023 to study the rice market and discuss export opportunities for Cambodian rice. Both sides agreed to explore a new memorandum of understanding on state-to-state rice trade, while the Philippines also welcomed direct private-sector rice trading based on mutually agreed volumes, quality, and prices.

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January 30, 2023

General Department of Immigration Meets Australian Mekong Regional Director on Cooperation

The General Department of Immigration hosted a working meeting with Damien Kilner, Australia’s Mekong Regional Director, to discuss bilateral cooperation. The discussion focused on information and experience sharing and the provision of specialized immigration training courses for Cambodian immigration officers, with both sides agreeing to further strengthen cooperation.

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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

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 16, 2023

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.

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