Cambodia’s Electric Vehicle Registrations Surge 136% in First Half of 2026

Cambodia's transition toward clean and sustainable mobility is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, marked by a dramatic increase in electric vehicle adoption nationwide during the first half of 2026. During a high-level public-private sector dialogue on July 22, 2026, official figures presented by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport revealed that total nationwide electric vehicle registr...

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Two Key Ministries Partner for a Five Million Dollar Solar Street Lighting Initiative

A landmark collaboration between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry of Mines and Energy is set to bring modern, eco-friendly solar illumination to roads across thirteen provinces within two years Cambodia is taking a major step toward a safer, greener, and more sustainable future through a progressive national infrastructure initiative. On July 14, 2026, the Royal Gover...

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Ministry of Public Works Partners with AIIB to Accelerate Urban Infrastructure Project Across Four Provinces

In a significant move toward sustainable urban growth, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport hosted a high-level review meeting to advance the Urban Infrastructure Development Project in Cambodia. Held at the ministry headquarters on Friday, June 9, 2026, the session was spearheaded by His Excellency Heng Norn, Secretary of State and Project Director, alongside an official delegation from the...

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Cambodia and Vietnam Strengthen Cross-Border Connectivity to Boost Trade and Tourism

Minister Peng Ponea and Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Official Nguyen Minh Vu discuss expressway synchronization and seaport connectivity in Phnom Penh The bilateral ties between Cambodia and Vietnam are set to receive a substantial infrastructural upgrade as both nations move forward with concrete plans to synchronize their major transportation networks. This strategic vision took center stage d...

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Cambodia and China Seal Pact to Modernize Key Northern Trade Corridor

An expansive road upgrade connecting Kratie to the Lao border promises to transform regional logistics and fortify cross-border trade networks The transport landscape in Cambodia's northeastern region is poised for a major transformation following a newly finalized agreement between the Cambodian government and Chinese trade officials to modernize a critical stretch of National Road Number 7. Und...

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Takhmao City Wastewater Infrastructure Project Reaches One-Third Completion Milestone

The construction of the wastewater treatment system in Takhmao City, Kandal Province, has reached a significant milestone, achieving an overall progress of 33 percent as of the end of April 2026. This advancement was confirmed during a site visit on May 7, 2026, led by His Excellency Ros Vanna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Director of the Project. The inspec...

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Cambodia and Japan Sign Consultancy Agreement for Koh Ksach Tonlea Bridge Project in Kandal Province

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Japanese consortium CHODAI Co., LTD have formally signed a consulting services agreement for the Koh Ksach Tonlea Bridge construction project in Kandal Province. The signing ceremony took place on May 8, 2026, under the high presidency of His Excellency Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport. This collaboration underscores the continue...

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National Road 23 Fully Completed: A New 20-Kilometer Link Connecting Koh Thom and Leuk Daek Districts

The construction of National Road 23, a vital infrastructure link spanning nearly 20 kilometers in Kandal province, has reached 100% completion. According to the Kandal Provincial Administration’s official announcement on April 20, 2026, the road is now fully prepared for public use, marking a significant milestone in the region's transport network development. Measuring 19.8 kilometers in leng...

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Cambodia Marks Historic Milestone with Groundbreaking of Funan Techo Canal Section 2

Prime Minister Hun Manet launches the 151-kilometer phase of the landmark waterway project connecting Kandal province to the coastal waters of Kep The Royal Government of Cambodia officially launched the second section of the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resource Management project on April 11, 2026, marking a pivotal step in the development of the nation’s most ambitious navigation network. Pres...

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Final Stretch of National Road 5 Renovation Surpasses Halfway Mark

Strategic 35-kilometer link between Serey Sophorn and Poipet targets 2027 completion as joint Cambodian-Japanese project enters critical phase The comprehensive rehabilitation of Cambodia’s National Road 5 has entered its final stages, with the segment connecting Serey Sophorn and Poipet now more than 51 percent complete. This progress update, reflecting data from the first week of April 2026, ma...

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