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Royal Government Groundbreaks Four-Story Modern Building at Ponhea Lueu District Referral Hospital
Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth presides over the construction ceremony for 97 rooms regional medical facility aimed at elevating healthcare infrastructure in Kandal province Kandal: Expanding sub-national healthcare infrastructure and upgrading public medical services remain central to the Royal Government of Cambodia's vision for sustainable socio-economic development. On September 8, ...
Read MoreBassac River’s Seventh Bridge Crosses 85% Completion Mark Ahead of Schedule
Construction on the seventh bridge spanning the Bassac River, connecting Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra in southern Phnom Penh, reached 85% completion as of early September 2026. The progress milestone was confirmed during an on-site project inspection led by H.E. Soung Heng, Secretary of State and Project Director at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on September 8, 2026. Since breaking g...
Read MoreMinistry of Public Works and Chinese Embassy Bilaterally Review Sihanoukville Drainage and Wastewater Infrastructure Project Agreement
Secretary of State H.E. Ros Vanna co-chairs key consultative meeting with Chinese Embassy officials to refine project agreements and cost evaluations for coastal wastewater development Developing robust drainage and wastewater treatment infrastructure remains a vital strategic target for the Royal Government of Cambodia as it transforms Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone a...
Read MorePublic Works Ministry and World Bank Conduct Implementation Support Mission for Siem Reap WaSSIP Project
Joint technical team evaluates project progress, confirming 100% completion on four core construction packages and 77% progress on remaining works to bolster municipal sanitation infrastructure Siem Reap: Enhancing public hygiene, managing wastewater, and expanding clean water coverage remain key development priorities for the Royal Government of Cambodia in sustaining Siem Reap's position as a...
Read MoreCambodia’s Transport Ministry and JICA Assess Mekong Riverbank Erosion Threatening Tsubasa Bridge Infrastructure
Technical experts evaluate riverbed scouring and shoreline collapse near Neak Loeung to formulate long-term protective engineering measures Phnom Penh: Hydrological shifts and riverbank erosion along the Mekong River continue to pose structural challenges to major transportation infrastructure in Cambodia. On September 2, 2026, Director General of Public Works H.E. Heng Rathpiseth chaired a tec...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Management and Build4People Review ‘6 Toolboxes’ to Advance Sustainable and Liveable Urban Development in Cambodia
High-level meeting underscores a paradigm shift from traditional infrastructure construction toward people-centered, environmentally integrated, and holistic urban planning Phnom Penh: Rapid urbanization across Cambodia is reshaping the physical landscape, driving policy decisions that balance structural expansion with environmental preservation and community well-being. On September 4, 2026, S...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Management and JICA Align Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050 with Capital Land Use Vision
Strategic meeting reviews study findings and integrates urban mobility framework into future spatial planning to ensure sustainable metropolitan growth Phnom Penh: Aligning infrastructure growth with comprehensive spatial planning remains a cornerstone strategy for the Royal Government of Cambodia in managing rapid urban expansion and enhancing the quality of life in the capital. Following the ...
Read MoreTransport Ministry and Asian Development Bank Wrap Up Mission on Cambodian Railway Infrastructure and Safety Development
Strategic technical session addresses site inspection findings on Northern and Southern railway lines to shape national infrastructure priorities Phnom Penh: Modernizing Cambodia's railway network and elevating track safety have taken a decisive step forward as the government aligns its infrastructure targets with international expertise. According to a meeting on August 28, 2026, H.E. Vasim So...
Read MoreMinistry of Land Management, ADB, and AFD Review Progress on Climate-Resilient and Water-Secure Cities Program
Secretary of State H.E. Sao Sopheap meets with international partners to evaluate project implementation and accelerate sustainable urban water management strategies Phnom Penh: Building climate-resilient urban infrastructure and securing safe water supplies remain vital national priorities for Cambodia as urban centers expand across the Kingdom. According to a meeting on September 1, 2026, H.E...
Read MoreCambodia’s Transport Ministry Partners with Guangdong Hongsheng to Deploy Smart Technology and Modernize Overloaded Vehicle Control
The strategic agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for technical exchange, weigh station digital transformation, and capacity building to protect national road infrastructure Phnom Penh: National efforts to safeguard road infrastructure and modernize transport governance in Cambodia achieved a significant technological milestone through a new bilateral partnership. On the afternoon o...
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