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Ministry of Interior Accelerates Land Management & Real Estate Certification Across Cambodia’s Provinces
The Ministry of Interior has issued new measures for provincial and capital authorities to expedite the certification of real estate ownership and improve state land management, with a strong focus on tackling delays in property registration and land disputes. The directive, dated 13 September 2024, aims to accelerate land planning and inventory processes across Cambodia, […]
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Malaysia & Cambodia Unveil Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage
In a major milestone for regional digital payments, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) have successfully launched a cross-border QR payment linkage between Malaysia and Cambodia, aiming to connect over five million merchants across both countries, according to Asianbankingandfinance dated 20 September 2024. This ambitious initiative, which reached the end […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Secures Over USD 313m in Concessional Loans to Boost Public Investment
The Cambodian government signed new concessional loans totalling USD 313 million with development partners in the first half of 2024, bringing the nation’s public debt to USD 11.27 billion. The Ministry of Economy and Finance recently reported that these new loans, equating to 14% of the legally permitted ceiling, will fund vital public investment projects […]
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Chinese Firm to Revolutionise Cambodia with Cutting-Edge 3D AI Display Technology
A leading Chinese company specializing in 3D-AI-free digital display technology has announced plans to invest in Cambodia, bringing advanced 3D displays that require no glasses integrated with 5G technology. The move signals an exciting new chapter for Cambodia’s tech landscape, with the Ministry of Information confirming the development on 16 September 2024. During a high-level […]
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Takeo Authorities to Bolster Security with Camera & Streetlight Installations
Takeo provincial authorities have announced plans to enhance public safety by installing security cameras and additional street lights in key urban areas, parks, and public spaces to address growing concerns over insecurity and social order issues. The initiative, revealed by HE Vy Samnang, Governor of the Takeo Provincial Board of Governors, aims to mitigate risks […]
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Ministry of Land Pledges to Complete Nationwide Land Title Registration by 2028
Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management (MLMUPC) has committed to completing the registration of over 1 million remaining land plots by December 2028. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the CAMBUILD Exhibition on 11 September 2024, Deputy PM and Minister of Land Management, HE Says Samal, reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to fulfilling this national priority. This […]
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Cambodia-Indonesia Trade Volume Surpasses USD 1bn in 2023 with 15% Growth
In a significant boost for bilateral relations, Cambodia and Indonesia achieved a trade volume exceeding USD 1 billion in 2023, marking a robust 15% increase compared to the previous year. Lok Chumteav Chamnimol, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, shared these insights during the “Hello Indonesia” exhibition on 13 September 2024. The minister emphasized that this remarkable […]
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Cambodia’s EV Market on Rise with Nearly 4k EVs & 21 Charging Stations by August 2024
By August 2024, Cambodia recorded 3,676 registered electric vehicles (EVs) and established 21 EV charging stations nationwide, underscoring the country’s growing commitment to the electric mobility sector. HE Peng Po Nea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, disclosed this data during the National Policy Dissemination Workshop on Electric Vehicle Development 2024-2030, held on 18 September […]
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Cambodia Sees 59% Surge in Iron and Steel Imports, Totalling Over USD 404m in 2024
Cambodia’s iron and steel imports soared by 59.2% in the first eight months of 2024, with the country importing more than USD 404 million worth of these materials, a substantial increase from just over USD 254 million during the same period in 2023. The General Department of Customs reported these figures and Excise on 10 September […]
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Cambodia Leads the World in Elderly Rubber Trees with 440K Hectares of Plantations
Cambodia now boasts the world’s largest number of elderly rubber trees, with 448 mature trees thriving across 14 hectares of the country’s total 440,000 hectares of rubber plantations. This was disclosed by Khun Kakada, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Rubber at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, on 16 September 2024. […]
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