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Royal Government Evaluates Proposal for Manhattan II Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng
The 5th Single Window Meeting reviews plans to build on the legacy of the pioneer 315-hectare Manhattan SEZ across Cambodia's premier border trade hub The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, has convened the fifth Single Window Meeting of 2026 to evaluate a major application to establish the Manhattan II Special Ec...
Read MoreCambodian Attends 21st APSF General Assembly in Seoul to Drive Regional Logistics Standardization
Public Works Ministry and logistics leaders present national progress on the APSF Roadmap 2030 and explore smart cold-chain systems across South Korea to elevate supply chain efficiency Seoul: Modernizing national supply chains and harmonizing trade standards remain critical imperatives for the Royal Government of Cambodia as it works to boost economic competitiveness and streamline cross-borde...
Read MoreCambodia and Vietnam Strengthen Transport Links and Expressway Connectivity to Target $20 Billion Trade Horizon
Public Works Minister Peng Ponea leads Cambodian delegation in Hanoi talks with Vietnamese Construction Minister Tran Hong Minh to advance cross-border logistics Hanoi: Deepening cross-border transport networks and synchronizing regional trade infrastructure remain cornerstone priorities for Cambodia and Vietnam as both nations move to accelerate regional economic integration. On the morning of...
Read MoreInvestment Climate Enhancement: Cambodia Outlines Three Strategic Pillars to Create Favorable Business Ecosystem
Speaking at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol highlights a competitive investment law, rigorous cybercrime crackdowns, and expanded global market access alongside $5.2 billion in approved 2026 projects The Royal Government of Cambodia has committed to executing three core strategic actions to establish a vibrant, secure, and highly fa...
Read MoreRoyal 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...
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