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MPWT Discusses Impact of Takhmao Wastewater Treatment System Development Project

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) recently discussed the impacts of a wastewater treatment system development project in Takhmao city, Kandal province. The meeting, held on 27 May, was chaired by HE Suon Phearith, Director General of the General Department of Wastewater Treatment System, with the technical working group. The meeting discussed the impact of the planned constru...

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Samdech Techo Hun Sen Promotes Law-Based Trading System for Sustainable Development

Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has urged Asia to open up its trade system and international law-based trading system, which is the highest value for ensuring sustainable global development. The PM made the remarks at the international conference on the future of Asia, held on 27 May. The RCEP pact is the best example of an open, inclusive, and rules-based trading system, ...

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Ministry of Public Works Calls for Private Sector on EV Installation Investment

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has invited and welcomed private companies wishing to invest in the establishment or installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, stating that the investment will contribute to promoting the use of emission-free vehicles in Cambodia. The remarks were made by HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister, Minister of Public Works and Transport on ...

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MWRM Joins Hands with JICA to Formulate NaSDeP

The Ministry of Water Resource and Meteorology (MWRM) in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a kick-off meeting on the Project for Development of National Standard Design Documents for Irrigation and Drainage (NaSDeP). According to the meeting on 27 May 2022, both parties have approved the work plan and agreed on the activity schedule for the first year of th...

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SSEZ to Build Second Phase Industrial Park to Accommodate 300 Factories

The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) is in the stage of preparing for the construction of the second phase of the industrial park, which can accommodate up to 300 factories and enterprises. According to the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, the first phase of the SSEZ’s industrial park has been completed, accommodating 170 companies, which has generated nearly 30,000 jobs for locals. Wh...

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World Bank Provides US$169M Grant to Cambodia for Natural Disaster Resilience of Rural Roads

The World Bank has approved US$169 million in new financing for Cambodia to improve the disaster and climate resilience of the rural road network, which is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), according to a press release on 25 May. The new funding is for the Cambodia Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Management Project 2, supported by a grant of US$450,000 from Japan and US$2 mil...

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Kampong Speu Stadium Worth US$2 million Almost Complete

The international standard stadium in Kampong Speu province is close to completion and will be one of many new landmarks for the people of Kampong Speu province as well as the general public for use in sports. HE Hun Many, a member of the parliament for Kampong Speu province, led the officials to inspect the progress of the construction of Kampong Speu Provincial Stadium on 26 May. According...

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CDC Approves Four Investment Projects Worth about US$8.4M in PP & Sihanoukville

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to four private firms to qualified investment in four projects worth US$8.4 million in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. The first company is Xiantong Wire and Cable Co., Ltd., investing US$5 million in building a factory to produce wires, cables, and extension cords in Sihanoukville SEZ. The second company is Neutralize (Cambod...

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Ring Road 3 Now 74% Complete

The Phnom Penh Ring Road 3 was 73.70% complete as of 25 May 2022 and is scheduled to be completed as planned during September 2022. This is according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh on 25 May 2022. According to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport, the third ring road is a city ring road from the southwest to the east of Phnom Penh, with a length...

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Ministry of Public Works Discusses Improving Logistics System

Cambodia-Japan (JICA) held a discussion on 24 May 2022 on six major points to improve the second phase of the project to improve the logistics system in Cambodia. The discussion was chaired by HE Vasim Sorya, Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, and experts of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). HE Vasim Sorya said that the meeting was held to revi...

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