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Driving Japanese Investment and Technology Transfer in Cambodia’s Clean Water Sector
- 25 October 2026
Phnom Penh, October 7, 2026 — His Excellency Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, welcomed a delegation from Kitakyushu City, Japan, led by Deputy Mayor Keisuke Tachi, to deliberate on expanding cooperation in clean water supply, technology transfer, and strategic investment. The high-level meeting underscored water security as a foundational pillar for economic d...
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PLAXIS 2D Helps Model Madrid’s Traditional Tunnel Construction Method
- 24 October 2026
Engineers have developed a methodology using PLAXIS 2D to simulate tunnels built with the Traditional Method of Madrid (TMM), offering a faster alternative to complex three-dimensional analyses. Used in the Madrid Metro since 1917, the TMM divides tunnel excavation into small sections, typically less than 5 square meters. Each section is temporarily supported with timber planks, steel waler bea...
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CICEE Connecting Buyers in 23 Countries, Generating 3.287 Million Impressions
- 24 October 2026
How the 2027 CICEE Bilingual Digital Directory Opens Global Business Opportunities for Exhibitors Reaching 23 countries—including the United States, Germany, Russia, Spain, Italy, India, Türkiye, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Laos, Brunei, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Argentina, Zimbabwe and Nepal—the directory delivered targeted exposure ...
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MPWT Launches Technical Training Course on “Traffic Management Equipment”
- 23 October 2026
A National Strategic Vision to Elevate Quality, Aesthetics, and High Safety Standards Across Road Networks Nationwide Efforts to bolster road safety standards in Cambodia gained strong momentum as His Excellency Peng Pione, Minister of Public Works and Transport, presided over the opening ceremony of a technical training course on "Traffic Management Equipment". The event gathered ministry lead...
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Groundbreaking for Strategic Mekong River Bridge Linking Koh Norea and Mekong Quay Set for Early 2027
- 22 October 2026
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
- 22 October 2026
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
- 21 October 2026
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 and Germany Partner to Boost Enterprise Competitiveness with €8 Million Phase II Agreement
- 20 October 2026
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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Ministry of Public Works and World Bank Hold Technical Session on Cambodia Regional Connectivity Improvement Project
- 19 October 2026
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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Ministry of Public Works Reviews Detailed Engineering for Takhmao City Household Sewage Connections
- 18 October 2026
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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