Cambodia Requests JICA to Assist in Enhancing Cross-Border Transportation System
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to continue providing technical assistance in enhancing cross-border transportation. The proposal was made at the monthly meeting on the progress of the current Cambodia Logistics System Improvement Project between the Ministry and JICA on 15 March. The meeting was […]
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A new trend, new opportunity: Home & living one-stop shop to gain a foothold in Cambodia
In recent years, modern and minimalist home improvement and decoration have become a new trend in Cambodia, especially among the young generation, thanks to the increasing disposable income, rising consumer spending, and the rapid rate of residential development & urbanization in Phnom Penh. Seeing this opportunity, Thailand’s renowned firm SCG-BoonThanvorn (Cambodia) has recently inaugurated Cambodia’s […]
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Gov’t Orders Local authorities to Cease Issuing Land Transaction Documents in Protected Areas
The Ministry of Environment has requested local authorities to stop signing off on and also voiding all land ownership transfer certificates, land occupancy certificates, purchasing certificates, or other related land transaction documents in protected zones. HE Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, gave the order during a meeting with local officials […]
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China, Cambodia Reviews Detailed Master Plan to Transform SHV into Multi-Purpose SEZ
Officials of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, representatives of the Urban Planning and Design Institute of Shenzhen, Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, and entrepreneur associations have reviewed and collected more inputs for the draft master plan to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose SEZ. The discussion meeting was held on 15 March, co-organised by the Cambodia […]
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Cambodia’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Production Facility to be Operational in Late 2022
Cambodia’s first COVID-19 vaccine production facility, a collaboration between the Cambodian and Chinese governments, is expected to be operational and produce vaccines locally by late this year or early next year. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health HE Youk Sambath, told the media on Tuesday 15 March that China and Cambodia are actively […]
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Stamp Duty Tax on Real Estate Collection in February Increases 17% Y-o-Y Increase
The stamp duty on real estate collected in February 2022 was recorded at approximately US$15.5 million, an increase of 16.98% year-on-year, according to the General Department of Taxation (GDT) statistics. The duty on real estate transfer is one of five different major taxes which continue to grow significantly for February 2022 compared to the same […]
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Gov’t Allocates Island in Chbar Ampov District to Private Firm for Development
The government has decided to allocate a plot of land on an island behind Wat Champa in Chroy Ampil village, Kbal Koh commune, Chbar Ampov district, to a private firm for a new development project, while also urging the local people to stop encroaching or building any construction on that island. According to the letter […]
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Cambodia to Launch Drone & Boat Garbage Collection Tech, 20 tons to be Collected a Day
The Ministry of Tourism, in cooperation with private companies, will launch a floating garbage collection campaign in Phnom Penh to support the clean city movement. The project was discussed in a meeting held on 14 March between Minister of Tourism HE Thong Khon and representatives of Germany-based Everwave and River Ocean Cleanup. The campaign will […]
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Construction of NR10 Connecting Koh Kong & Battambang 60% Complete
Construction of NR10, stretching over 197 kilometres from Samlot district in Battambang province to Khemarak Phoumin city in Koh Kong province, is now 60% complete. Koh Kong Governor HE Ms Mithona Phouthong said on Monday 14 March that the construction work is proceeding as planned with the working team actively conducting their jobs. She said […]
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Germany Conducts Sustainable Ecocity Transformation Project in Phnom Penh
The Federal Republic of Germany, through a project entitled Build4People, is conducting a study to transform the quality of life of the residents in Phnom Penh toward a sustainable residential development system. This project was presented at a 4-day workshop on “Ecocity Transformation Lab, Enhancing Quality of Life through Sustainable Urban Transformation in Cambodia“ on […]
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Construction of Chom Chao Flyover & Underpass 99% complete, Opens for Traffic on 19 March
Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuon Sreng said that the construction of the flyover and underpass at the Chom Chao roundabout has now reached 99% completion and is set to temporarily open for traffic on 19 March. The Phnom Penh Capital Administration is now planning the official inauguration ceremony, which will be held soon under the […]
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Cambodia’s first home & living one-stop-shop SCG Design Village officially opens
SCG HOME DESIGN VILLAGE Opens its first home lifestyle store in Cambodia with beyond inspiring living experience SCG HOME DESIGN VILLAGE, the first home lifestyle store in Phnom Penh, big grand opening since 14th March at Sen Sok district, Phnom Penh. SCG Home Design Village announced a world-class home with numerous decorations, modern, stylish and […]
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