land development and policy
Cambodia Designates Lva Village in Battambang Province as Key Model Village
In a significant step toward rural development, the Cambodian government has designated the Lva village in Battambang province as a key model village. This initiative aims to enhance local living standards and promote sustainable development in rural areas. On March 3, 2025, His Excellency Chhay Rithsen, Minister of Rural Development, led a delegation to inspect […]
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Cambodian Government Extends Property Tax Exemptions for New Cities and Agricultural Land
In a significant move to support economic growth and agriculture, the Cambodian government has announced the extension of property tax exemptions and reductions for specific areas across the country. According to Letter No. 6402 from the General Department of Taxation, property tax exemptions will apply to newly established cities and unused agricultural land exceeding 5 […]
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Stung Treng Authorities Take Strong Action Against Illegal Land Occupation
In a decisive move to protect state forest land and uphold environmental laws, the Stung Treng provincial authorities have officially announced the reclamation of nearly 120 hectares of land from illegal occupation. This action follows the recent issuance of Order No. 008/25 D.K., dated February 19, 2025. The order details the reclamation of 119.24 hectares […]
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Cambodia Marks Significant Milestones in Landmine Clearance Efforts
On the occasion of the 26th National Mine Awareness Day, celebrated on 24 February 2025, Prime Minister Samdech Thip Dei Hun Manet highlighted the remarkable achievements in Cambodia’s ongoing mine clearance campaign over the past 32 years. Since its inception in 1992, the initiative has successfully cleared nearly 3,300 square kilometres of land across 15 […]
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Cambodia Accelerates Irrigation Land Registration for Development
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, Cambodia is intensifying efforts to register irrigation land and reservoirs across the country. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, aims to classify these vital resources as public property to enhance management and ensure sustainable use. During a meeting held on 6 February […]
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Land Grant Initiative for Poor Families in Stung Treng Province
In a significant move to support impoverished communities, Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a land grant initiative to provide 1,000 poor families in the Ousev area of Stung Treng province with essential residential and agricultural land. Each family will receive 3 hectares of land, marking a vital step towards poverty alleviation and community development. […]
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Major Milestone Achieved at Tonle Sap Lake
In a significant development for environmental management and regional demarcation, the Tonle Sap Authority has announced the successful completion of border post constructions in three key areas surrounding the iconic Tonle Sap Lake. This ambitious project has reached a remarkable 100% completion, with a total of 1,224 border posts erected across six provinces. During a […]
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Kampong Cham Reaches 99% Completion in Landmark Land Registration Efforts
Kampong Cham province has achieved a monumental milestone in land registration, completing over 99% of the targeted work encompassing more than 90,000 land parcels. This progress was celebrated during a recent site inspection ahead of a ceremonial event on 9 December 2024, where residents will finally receive their long-awaited land titles, marking a transformative moment […]
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Cambodia to Establish 230 Model Villages by 2028 as Part of Rural Development Strategy
The Ministry of Rural Development has unveiled a visionary plan to develop 230 model villages throughout Cambodia by the end of 2028, an initiative to transform rural communities through sustainable and inclusive growth. The announcement was made on 10 December 2024 during a certificate-awarding ceremony recognizing 30 exemplary villages for meeting high development standards. HE […]
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Kampot Province Celebrates Major Land Registration Achievement of Over 260,000 Plots
In a significant milestone for land ownership security, Kampot provincial authorities have successfully registered 268,272 plots of land and issued 110,611 land certificates to residents over the past three years. This initiative reflects the government’s dedication to enhancing property rights and fostering sustainable development within the province. At a recent ceremony in Antong Bek and Bornai villages, Mr Preap […]
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