Thailand Looks to Revamp Real Estate Laws with Cambodia’s Leasehold Model in Focus
Thailand is revising its real estate laws to attract foreign investment, proposing significant amendments to extend lease terms from the current maximum of 30 years to up to 99 years. This initiative, championed by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, is aimed at revitalizing the country’s sluggish economic growth and addressing rising household debt. The proposed changes, […]
Cambodia Enforces Nationwide Closure of Illegal Border Crossings to Combat Transnational Crimes
The Cambodian Ministry of Interior has ordered the immediate closure of all illegal border crossing points across the nation, implementing stringent measures to enhance border security and address cross-border crimes. Effective from 13 November 2024, the directive mandates provincial governors in border regions to enforce these measures, with accountability measures in place to ensure compliance. […]
China Construction America Ordered to Pay US$1.6 Billion and Conflict of Political Interests Behind
A New York court has ordered China Construction America Inc. (CCA), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned China State Construction Engineering, to pay US$1.6 billion to BML Properties, the original owner of the Baha Mar casino resort in the Bahamas, after the contractor was found to have committed “many acts of fraud” during its takeover of […]
Cambodia Launches National Committee to Oversee Forest Protection Land Grant Program
In a landmark effort to promote sustainable development, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has signed a Royal Decree (No. នស/រកត/១១២៤/១៤១២) to establish a National Committee tasked with implementing the Forest Protection Land Grant Program. This initiative aims to provide social land concessions to homeless individuals and impoverished families for housing and agriculture while safeguarding forests […]
Three Cambodian Institutions Shine in Energy Efficiency Awards for Commercial Buildings
In a landmark event celebrating energy efficiency, three Cambodian institutions emerged as winners at the Cambodian Energy Efficiency Competition (CEE Comp) awards, hosted by the Ministry of Environment in partnership with Sevea Co., Ltd. on November 4, 2024. Ecole Paul Dubrule Tourism School in Siem Reap took the top prize, with the Lotus Green Team […]
Mondulkiri Authorities Launch Extensive Crackdown on Illegal Mining with 56 Sites Targeted
In an intensive crackdown spanning just three days, from 3 to 5 November 2024, the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Mines and Energy, together with other local authorities, successfully intervened at 56 locations identified for illegal mining operations across Mondulkiri province. This major operation underscores Cambodia’s growing commitment to regulate mining activities and protect its natural […]