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.

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February 20, 2023

Ministry of Mines and Energy Launches Planning for E-Mobility and Clean Stove Projects

The Ministry of Mines and Energy convened a kick-off meeting to initiate work on a roadmap for promoting the use of electric vehicles and a clean cookstove project in Cambodia, implemented in cooperation with the World Bank. Participants discussed initial tasks, including assessing current conditions, future demand and challenges, and defining strategic, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for implementation.

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February 13, 2023

MOWRAM Inspects O&M and Rehabilitation of Vai Ko and Prek Me Khsay Irrigation

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology conducted a technical inspection of routine operation and maintenance for the Vai Ko (Phase 1) irrigation system spanning four provinces and an anniversary rehabilitation of the Prek Me Khsay irrigation system in Prey Veng province. The works cover canal earthworks, hydraulic structures, and drainage facilities supporting wet and dry season irrigation over several thousand hectares of farmland.

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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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