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Cambodia and Japan formally adopt the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050
- 1 October 2026
The Phnom Penh Capital Administration and the Japan International Cooperation Agency officially signed off on the completion, adoption, and handover of the Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050 on September 17, 2026. The formal endorsement took place during the fifth Joint Coordinating Committee meeting under the Project for Development of Integrated Urban Transport Management Mechanism in P...
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Ministry of Public Works and JICA Inspect Progress on National Road 5 Upgrade to Ensure Quality and Safety
- 23 September 2026
Public Works Minister Peng Ponea orders strict technical oversight on the Serei Saophoan-Poipet section, prioritizing vehicle weigh station installation and advanced traffic safety equipment Ensuring construction quality, infrastructure longevity, and road safety remains a paramount priority for the Royal Government of Cambodia as it upgrades key economic transit corridors across the Kingdom. O...
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Cambodia’s Transport Ministry and JICA Assess Mekong Riverbank Erosion Threatening Tsubasa Bridge Infrastructure
- 15 September 2026
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...
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Ministry of Land Management and JICA Align Phnom Penh Urban Transport Master Plan 2050 with Capital Land Use Vision
- 14 September 2026
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 ...
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Cambodia Advances Strategic Infrastructure Plan with Upgraded National Road 1 and New Mekong River Bridge
- 28 August 2026
Discussions on JICA's draft final report highlight a 53-kilometer road widening project and an Extradosed Bridge connecting Phnom Penh to Areyksat along the Southern Economic Corridor As Southeast Asian nations continuously upgrade their transport networks to drive economic integration and regional competitiveness, Cambodia is taking significant strides to modernize its core transit corridors. ...
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Japan Extends $114 Million Loan to Modernize Sihanoukville Deep-Sea Port
- 20 August 2026
Cambodia and Japan have officially finalized a major concessional loan agreement worth ¥17,776 million, equivalent to approximately $114 million, to fund the second phase of the Sihanoukville Port New Container Terminal Development Project. Announced by Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on August 11, 2026, the financial commitment marks a significant milestone in modernizing the Kingdom's primary mari...
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Cambodia and Japan Partner to Deploy Electronic Navigational Charts for Enhanced Maritime Safety
- 14 July 2026
Backed by JICA, a four-year capacity-building initiative starting in 2027 will modernize hydrographic charting around Sihanoukville Autonomous Port following the delivery of a new survey vessel later this year. Cambodia and Japan have officially signed a Minutes of Discussion (MoD) to launch a comprehensive development project aimed at strengthening national capacities to produce, update, and d...
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Japan Pledges $47 Million to Strengthen Flood Resilience and Wastewater Infrastructure in Phnom Penh
- 10 May 2026
Japan has officially extended a $47 million credit facility to support a comprehensive flood protection and wastewater drainage development project in the Cambodian capital. This strategic funding follows a formal exchange of notes between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the government of Japan on April 23, 2026. The announcement was formalized during a recent signing ceremony for the coopera...
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Revitalizing Cambodia’s Railways: High-Level Dialogue with Japanese Experts on Strategic Infrastructure Upgrades
- 13 February 2026
Ministry of Public Works and Transport reviews preliminary research reports from Japanese technical consultants to modernize the national rail network The Royal Government of Cambodia is accelerating its efforts to modernize the national railway system through intensive technical cooperation with Japanese infrastructure experts. On the afternoon of February 9, 2026, a high-level consultative meeti...
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Sihanoukville Port Transformation: Cambodia and Japan Establish Strategic Roadmap for Regional Logistics Hub
- 5 February 2026
Joint Coordinating Committee identifies four priority pillars to modernize the Kingdom’s deep-sea gateway and enhance regional connectivity Cambodia and Japan have reached a landmark agreement on four strategic pillars to accelerate the development of the Sihanoukville Port Master Plan. This cooperation aims to swiftly transform the facility into a world-class regional port and logistics center. ...
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