Groundbreaking for Strategic Mekong River Bridge Linking Koh Norea and Mekong Quay Set for Early 2027

The landmark infrastructure project aims to seamlessly bridge Phnom Penh's western and eastern corridors, alleviate urban traffic congestion, and accelerate regional economic growth. Phnom Penh's expanding urban landscape is poised for another major milestone following the official signing of construction and supervision contracts for the new Mekong River bridge project connecting the Koh Norea...

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MPWT Delegation Explores Australian Expertise in Investment and Debt Management

In a concerted effort to strengthen institutional capacities and expand the professional competencies of public officials, HE Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State and Head of the Public Financial Management Reform Working Group of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), led delegation to participate in an intensive training and study visit program at the University of Adelaide, Aust...

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Cambodia and World Bank Forge Ahead to Transform Takhmao’s Urban Landscape Through Green Waste Management

Urbanization brings modern vitality, but it also amplifies the silent crisis of solid waste and plastic pollution. Addressing this pressing challenge head-on, the Ministry of Interior served as a vital hub for a high-stakes inter-ministerial gathering on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Led by His Excellency Ros Vanna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and Project...

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Cambodia Pulls in Over $1.7 Billion from Tire Exports in First Three Quarters of 2026

Cambodia’s international tire exports have maintained an impressive growth trajectory, generating more than $1.7 billion in revenue during the first three quarters of 2026. Spanning from January through September, the stellar performance highlights the swift emergence of the country's tire manufacturing sector as a vital pillar of export diversification, following traditional sectors like textiles...

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Cambodia and Germany Partner to Boost Enterprise Competitiveness with €8 Million Phase II Agreement

Cambodia and Germany are stepping up their economic collaboration to foster private-sector growth and elevate national competitiveness. The Council for the Development of Cambodia and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), acting on behalf of the German Federal Government, have officially signed an implementation agreement for the second phase of the Improved Competitiv...

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Cambodia and Vietnam Forge Ahead to Hit the $20 Billion Trade Target

Turning physical infrastructure into synchronized industrial corridors to deepen bilateral economic integration. Cambodia and Vietnam are setting their sights on a more integrated economic future, pivoting from simple cross-border transit toward tightly linked production networks and industrial value chains. The strategic push aims to drive bilateral trade turnover toward an ambitious $20 billi...

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Ministry of Public Works and World Bank Hold Technical Session on Cambodia Regional Connectivity Improvement Project

Phnom Penh: Enhancing implementation efficiency and fiduciary oversight for major international development-funded infrastructure projects remains a critical priority for expanding Cambodia’s transport networks and boosting regional trade integration. On the afternoon of Monday, October 5, 2026, at the World Bank Cambodia Office, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and...

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CDC and EuroCham Partner at 4th Business Breakfast to Streamline Regulatory Procedures

The Council for the Development of Cambodia and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia convened the 4th Public-Private Business Breakfast Briefing on October 8, 2026, aimed at optimizing administrative procedures and improving the operational environment for private enterprises across the Kingdom. Chaired by H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the CDC, the str...

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Ministry of Public Works Reviews Detailed Engineering for Takhmao City Household Sewage Connections

Secretary of State Ros Vanna chairs technical meeting with Dohwa-Seoyoung consultants to manage South Korean EDCF loan financing and optimize urban sanitation standards Phnom Penh: Designing robust household sewerage connections from individual residential origin points has emerged as an essential technical prerequisite for ensuring that urban sanitation systems function at full operational cap...

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JICA Targets Expansion in Physical Infrastructure, Logistics, and Japanese Direct Investment in Cambodia

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has expressed a strong intention to expand its development cooperation with Cambodia, focusing on building physical infrastructure, advancing logistics system development, and channeling additional foreign direct investment from Japan to the Kingdom. The strategic dialogue took place on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a high-level meeting between H.E. Sun...

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How Bentley Software Is Helping Keep Mumbai’s Massive Sea Bridge on Track

Mumbai's Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL), a 17.17-kilometer, eight-lane bridge set to become India's second-longest, is being built with the help of digital project management software designed to keep a hugely complex construction effort organized and on schedule. Once finished, the bridge will connect Versova to Bandra and is expected to cut commute times sharply for daily travelers, turning w...

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National Committee Approves Provincial Spatial Plans and Master Land-Use Frameworks Across Cambodia

Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal and Transport Minister Peng Ponea chair high-level meeting to finalize master plans for 5 provinces and 7 municipalities and districts for Cabinet submission Phnom Penh: Establishing structured spatial frameworks and strategic master land-use plans has become an essential prerequisite for guiding economic development, environmental protection, and sustainable urb...

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