Cambodia Imports 600 Tons of Steel from Vietnam in First Five Months of 2021

Vietnam exported 584 tons of steel to Cambodia during the first five months of 2021, a year-on-year decrease of 1.5%, reported VN Express news. Meanwhile, the total export of steel for this country was at 4.1 million tons during this period, or equivalent to the value of US$3.61 billion, a year-on-year increase of 117% Among […]

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Kampot to officially inaugurate Bokor city administration this week

The Kampot provincial administration will officially launch the Bokor city administration on August 12 after the council election of the new city was completed in late July. With three communes, the Bokor Municipality is newly formed and the Municipal Council was elected on July 25, 2021. Kampot provincial governor HE Cheav Tay said in the […]

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Construction Agreement Singed on South Korea-Funded Start-Up Centre in Cambodia

The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has provided funds to the National Incubation Center of Cambodia (NICC) in Cambodia, placing high hopes that the centre will help train and create more talented young generations in start-up businesses. The construction agreement for this project has signed on Friday 6 August between KOICA and construction firm PCF, […]

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Japan to Upgrade Clean Water Supply in Five Target Provinces in Cambodia

The Japanese government has pledged to continue to support the clean water supply sector in Cambodia, with the expectation to approve budgets for system upgrades in five target provinces by the end of this year or early 2022. The promise was made in response to the request of the Minister of Industry HE Cham Prasidh […]

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New Large-Scale Market Project Approved for Tbong Khmum Province

The Tbong Khmum Provincial Administration has allowed a local real estate developer to construct a new Tbong Khmum Central Market within the province’s commercial zone. Located in the centre of the provincial commercial zone and about 5 minutes from the Tbong Khmum administrative area, this market will become the largest of its kind in the […]

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Interior Ministry Green Lights Request for Establishing Six New Communes

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has given the green light to the request by six provincial administrations to establish six new communes and modify some administrative boundaries within the provinces. According to letter No.146 dated 06 July 2021 of the MoI, the proposed communes include Bourvil, Oukandear Sen Chey, Phnom Krang Dey Meas, Yeay Mao […]

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Bangkok Home Prices Dive Down as Pandemic Continues

Prices of homes in Bangkok have dived compared to emerging cities in Southeast Asia, as the COVID-19 cases in Thailand continue to spike, reported Investvine. According to a study entitled ‘Global Cities Q3’ by Juwai IQI, home prices in Bangkok shrunk by 6% in Q1 2021 year-on-year, with references to condominium prices in the central […]

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Gov’t Cancels Multiple Infrastructure Development Projects in Kandal Province

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has announced the cancellation of multiple infrastructure development projects in Kandal province, citing that those projects are flawed and could affect private property ownership. This is according to an MLMUPC’s letter dated 11 July 2021, which was sent to the Kandal provincial administration. The letter, […]

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Almond Hospitality Group Selected to Provide Catering Service at PH Convention Hall

Renowned real estate developer Peng Houth Group has selected Almond Hospitality, a firm owned by Master Chief Luu Meng, to provide the catering service at its upcoming large convention hall in Chbar Ampov district. Peng Houth Chairman Oknha Thay Chea Houth and Almond Hospitality Group CEO Chef Luu Meng formalised the agreement on Monday, according […]

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Japan Mulls Building Smart Bus Terminals in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh City Hall has signed an agreement with Japan to begin the feasibility study for a smart bus terminal project in Phnom Penh. The signing ceremony was held yesterday with the presence of representatives of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the Japanese Embassy, the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works […]

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Land & Houses Gifted to Over 600 Veteran and Disabled Families in Pursat

The Pursat Provincial Administration is speeding up the construction of houses and infrastructure in “Bun Rany Sen Chey Damnak Troyeung” village in Phnom Kravanh district for 628 veterans and disabled families. Pursat Governor HE Mao Thonin said during a site inspection on Thursday 5 August that the working group have thus far built over 205 […]

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How to Avoid Buying Land in the Apsara Protected Zone

In Siem Reap, there have been many buyers who accidentally bought land in the Apsara protected zone due to low price and influence from local traders. Let’s explore why some basic tips on how to avoid buying land in the Apsara protected zone. Apsara’s land is state land under the protection of the Apsara Authority […]

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