Policy and Strategy
PM Passes Three Ordinances for Land Ministry as New HQ Inaugurated
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has given three orders to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) after its new headquarters was inaugurated on 8 November, to strengthen effective land management in Cambodia. Speaking at the inauguration of the new MLMUPC in Sen Sok district on the morning of 8 November, […]
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Phnom Penh to Boast All-Electric Mass Transit System
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has vowed to use electricity to operate a mass public transport network in Phnom Penh as part of the carbon emission reduction in the transportation sector. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol made this remark at a panel discussion on “Electrification of Vehicles for a Green Future for […]
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PM Hun Sen to Begin Chairing National events Marking Cambodia’s Resilience to COVID-19
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has announced that he will start to preside over inauguration or groundbreaking ceremonies of infrastructure projects from now on after the number of COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly in the past months. This also marks the new normal of Cambodia being resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic, said PM Hun […]
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China’s Urban Planning Institute Helps Cambodia Develop SHV into a Multi-Purpose SEZ
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Urban Planning and Design Institute of Shenzhen (UPDIS) have signed a master plan consultancy contract agreement, whereby the institute will provide services in preparing a master plan to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone. The agreement was signed on 18 October virtually between MEF […]
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Gov’t Issues New Regulations for Borey Owners Regarding Cell Towers & Cable Networks
The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has urged all borey owners to closely monitor requests from private firms to build cell towers, signal boosters, optic cable networks, and other telecommunications infrastructures in any borey, as those activities are harmful to residents if done improperly. According to the TRC announcement on 30 September, this new order […]
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MPWT Requests the US to Provide Technical Support & Invest More in Infrastructure Sector
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has requested the United States to assist in three major areas to help enhance the infrastructure sector in Cambodia. The proposal was made during a meeting between HE Sun Chanthol and US Ambassador to Cambodia HE Patrick Murphy on 29 September. HE Sun Chanthol urged […]
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Sihanoukville Land Use Master Plan 2038 Officially Approved
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has officially approved the Sihanoukville Land Use Master Plan to 2038 to provide a framework and direction for the effective management and development of Sihanoukville City. According to decision No. 045 dated 08 September 2021, the master plan will help promote urban land use and tourism, […]
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JICA to help enhance traffic management in Phnom Penh
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to provide full support in developing a new traffic management system in Phnom Penh, aiming to ease congestion and improve traffic safety. The agreement to implement this project was signed on 20 September by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng and Chief Representative of JICA Cambodia Office […]
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Cambodia Asks WB for Larger-Scale Financial Assistance in Infrastructure Development
The Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) has requested the World Bank to consider providing larger-scale financial assistance, known as advanced concessional loans, for Cambodia, in particular for nationwide infrastructure investment projects. The remark was made by MEF Minister HE Aun Pornmoniroth in the virtual farewell meeting with the outgoing Vice President for East Asia […]
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China Plays Key Role in Infrastructure Development in Cambodia, says PM Hun Sen
China has played a key role in infrastructure development projects in Cambodia, according to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. Speaking at the Morodok Techo National Stadium handover ceremony on Sunday, Samdech Hun Sen said to date China is the top financing source for Cambodia’s infrastructure development. “Some would say we lean too much toward […]
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