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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Pizza Hut to Debut in Cambodia in August
US-based Pizza Hut will open it’s first-ever store in Cambodia this month in response to growing demand and the kingdom’s high potential retail sector. The United Food Group, the owner of the Park Café restaurant, is the Pizza Hut International franchise partner bringing the Pizza Hut to Cambodia. The first store will open in Phnom […]
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Probe Continues for Angkor Wat-like Temple; MCFA Requests More Proof from Thailand
Cambodia is still investigating the alleged Angkor Wat-like temple in Thailand, as the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts has recently requested more proof from the Thailand before making any further decisions. The request was made during a meeting between the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts HE Phoeurng Sackona and the Thai Ambassador to […]
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Mortgage Applications Drop by 32% in Q2; Value Shrinks 17%
The number of mortgage loan applications in the second quarter of 2021 dropped by 32% while the total loan value also decreased by 17%, compared to the first quarter of the same year, according to a recent report by the Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC). The same reported added that as of June 2021, the number […]
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Preah Vihear Breaks Ground on Tourism & Hospitality Centre
The National Authority for Preah Vihear has broken ground on the new Preah Vihear Tourism and Hospitality Centre, to boost the tourism sector in the province. According to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on Tuesday, the centre is located on the opposite side of the Eco Global Museum in Sra’aem commune, Choam Ksant […]
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265mW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Oddar Meanchey Completion Delayed
Construction of a 265mW coal-fired power plant in Oddar Meanchey province will not be completed in late 20202 as scheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Mines and Energy. HE Victor Jona, Director General of the Energy at the ministry, said that the delay was due to […]
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