Groundbreaking for Strategic Mekong River Bridge Linking Koh Norea and Mekong Quay Set for Early 2027
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...
Read MoreMPWT Delegation Explores Australian Expertise in Investment and Debt Management
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...
Read MoreCambodia and World Bank Forge Ahead to Transform Takhmao’s Urban Landscape Through Green Waste Management
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...
Read MoreMinistry of Public Works and World Bank Hold Technical Session on Cambodia Regional Connectivity Improvement Project
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...
Read MoreMinistry of Public Works Reviews Detailed Engineering for Takhmao City Household Sewage Connections
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...
Read MoreMinistry of Public Works Reviews Progress on Wastewater Systems in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat
Pursat: Strengthening the operational management and maintenance of urban wastewater treatment systems remains a pivotal infrastructure initiative for improving public sanitation, protecting water resources, and driving sustainable urban development. On September 30, 2026, Director General of the General Department of Wastewater Treatment Systems and Project Director Chao Sopheakphibal led a techn...
Read MoreMinistry of Public Works Supports Plastic-Modified Asphalt Technology for Sustainable Road Infrastructure
MPWT leadership meets Sri Lanka's AGC Innovate executives to launch a pilot project utilizing PMAC technology capable of recycling up to 3 tons of plastic waste per kilometer Phnom Penh: Transforming plastic waste into high-performance pavement material has emerged as an innovative engineering solution to reduce environmental contamination, lower road maintenance costs, and strengthen infrastru...
Read MoreCambodia Officially Inaugurates $252 Million National Road 10 Connecting Northwestern Hubs to Southwest Coast
The 198.5-kilometer strategic artery slashes travel distance by up to 372 kilometers, connecting three key provinces to boost regional trade and tourism Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet officially inaugurated National Road 10 on October 1, 2026, ushering in a transformative milestone for Cambodia's internal transport network and cross-provincial commerce. Spanning 198.518 kilometers i...
Read MoreJapan’s Tohoku University Research on Cambodia’s Logistics Systems and Economic Corridor Development
MPWT Undersecretary Vasim Sorya meets Japanese delegation led by Professor Yukiharu KOBAYASHI to review JICA-backed logistics initiatives and cross-border transport strategies Phnom Penh: Modernizing national logistics networks and optimizing key economic corridors remain fundamental drivers for lowering transport costs and strengthening Cambodia's regional competitiveness. On September 30, 202...
Read MoreCambodia and Japan Partner to Prioritize Railway Network Rehabilitation and Urban Rail Systems
Cambodia and Japan have officially initiated joint consultations to establish strategic priorities for restoring national railway infrastructure and conducting preliminary studies on urban rail transit systems. The initial high-level session, convened on September 28, 2026, was chaired by H.E. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The meeting broug...
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