This page covers Cambodia’s infrastructure and development framework, including transport, energy, water, urban planning, public works, and investment-linked projects that shape national growth, service delivery, and governance standards. It tracks policy developments, regulation updates, government actions, enforcement trends, compliance requirements, public procurement measures, institutional activity, and administrative decisions affecting project planning, approval, implementation, and oversight. The page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of ministries, regulators, and public authorities to support long-term reference on governance, implementation, and the evolving policy environment.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications announced the official launch of 5G mobile services in Cambodia from January 2026, with initial coverage in Phnom Penh and selected provinces. The rollout involves Cellcard, Metfone, and Smart, alongside telecom infrastructure installation and phased network expansion.
MOWRAM conducted an on-site inspection of the Krang Teh agricultural irrigation development project in Mondulkiri province, a World Bank-financed water resources infrastructure project. The ministry said construction progress had reached about 15% and called for continued attention to technical standards, construction quality, and implementation speed.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications signed cooperation agreements with 11 higher education institutions to use the verify.gov.kh document verification platform, develop digital management systems, and improve internet connectivity infrastructure on campus. The cooperation also covers training and knowledge sharing related to digital policy, laws, and technology.
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.
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.
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.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, together with KOICA and K-Eximbank representatives, convened the first summary meeting on the feasibility study for an intervention project to supply water and reduce flooding in Prek Neul, part of the Vaiko river basin in Svay Rieng province. Participants reviewed the technical consultants’ initial findings and requested further refinement of the study before submission to K-Eximbank for consideration.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport presided over the handover and official inauguration of a 20.80-hectare landfill site serving Battambang municipality and nearby districts. The facility, financed under the Tonle Sap environmental management project with an ADB loan, includes engineered landfill cells and associated infrastructure designed to provide sanitation services to an estimated 126,000 people over a ten-year period.
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.
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.
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