Kandal Authorities Establish Special Working Group to Strengthen Waste Management
The Kandal Provincial Administration has established a special committee and sub-committee to strengthen waste management throughout the province and promote a clean, green community. According to the order dated 25 April 2022, the committee has a total of 14 members, chaired by the mayor or district governor. The role is to prepare legal documents and ensure proper waste storage, and raise awa...
Read MoreGovernment, JICA Agree on Loan for SHV Port Expansion Phase 2 & 3
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and JICA have agreed on the loan package for the second and third phases of the Sihanoukville port expansion projects. The loan agreement from JICA to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port comes after JICA provided a US$203 million loan for the first phase of a container terminal expansion project, which is scheduled for completion in 2...
Read MoreStamp Duty Tax Exemption for Property Worth Under US$70,000 Extended to End of 2022
The government has decided to extend stamp duty tax exemption for property worth equal to or under US$70,000 till the end of 2022. The stamp duty tax exemption for houses and condos worth equal to or under US$70,000 will be continued to the end of 2022, as part of the government’s measures to boost economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the statement issued by the General...
Read MoreUS$40 million Calmette Hospital’s Multipurpose Building 92% Complete
Construction of the Calmette Hospital US$40-million multipurpose extension building has reached 92% completion as of April this year, according to the site inspection by Health Minister HE Man Bunheng on 27 April. HE Man Bunheang said that this building is a major development in the health sector transforming Calmette into a modern and more qualified hospital to compete with neighbouring countr...
Read MoreELT, Pointer Join Hands Developing New Large-Scale Innovative Residential Project in Southern Phnom Penh
Two renowned key real estate players—ELT Development and Pointer Property –have joined hands to develop a new residential development in the southern part of Phnom Penh along Hun Sen Blvd, namely Borey ELT Courtyard 60m. ELT Development is a reputable company and has been actively involved in building human resources and education in Cambodia for over 20 years since 1994, while Pointer Property...
Read MoreGDT to Send Property Tax Bills to Taxpayers’ Homes Annually to Encourage On-Time Payment
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) is planning to issue annual property tax invoices, just like water and electricity bills, and send them to taxpayers’ homes, to increase the efficiency of property tax collection. The remarks were made by HE Kong Vibol, GDT Director-General on 26 April 2022. "We are advising the units under GDT to issue the property bills and send them to each taxpaye...
Read MoreMPWT Launches Cambodia’s Third Charging Station in SHV
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has launched the kingdom’s third EV charging station at Furi Time square mall in Sihanoukville. The ceremony was presided over by MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol, UNDP representatives, and other relevant officials. Funded by UNDP, this EV charging station was launched after the first EV one opened at MPWT headquarters in March and the second on...
Read MoreBentley Systems Calls for Nominations for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its call for nominations for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. This juried awards program celebrates the most exemplary projects that represent going digital advancements in infrastructure. The deadline for nominations is May 23, 2022. The Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure categories include: ...
Read MoreJapan Seeking Investment Opportunities in Clean Energy in Cambodia
Japanese investors are interested in the development of clean energy and energy technology with high efficiency and carbon neutrality in Cambodia. The remarks were made by a delegation of Japanese investors led by HE Fumaiki Takahashi, President of the Japan-Cambodia Association and former Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia in a meeting with HE Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy on 25 April. ...
Read MoreConstruction of Expressway 90% complete, Set to Open in July
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is 90% complete as of April. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has confirmed that the expressway will be put into temporary use in July this year. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the site inspection on 26 April that the ministry is considering setting the speed limit to 120km/h in the first test drive stage, and a...
Read MorePM Hun Sen Urges China to Invest More in Cambodia, Emphasising Five Key Reasons
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Chinese firms to invest more in Cambodia especially in the prioritised sectors, emphasising five main reasons why Cambodia is a strong potential investment destination. This statement was made during a meeting between PM Hun Sen and three major Chinese companies led by Prince Group President Neak Oknha Chen Zhi on 25 April. The objective of this meeting was t...
Read MoreCambodia’s Second EV Charging Station Launched
The second electric vehicle charging station in Cambodia has been officially launched as the government has been promoting the use of electric vehicles. This new EV charging station is located at the 50th Caltex gas station in Sangkat Prey Sa in Dangkor district. The charging station is the second following the first one launched at the Ministry of Public Works in March with the help of UNDP...
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