land development and policy
Gov’t Starts Demarcating Land for Battambang Airport Renovation Project
Battambang local authorities have already started demarcating and registering land ownership at the Battambang airport site while waiting for the actual renovation project to begin soon. Battambang Deputy Governor of Province Soeum Bunrith said on January 25 that the demarcation is being done both in Sangke district and Battambang city for future reconstruction. “People who […]
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Private Firm to Lease State Land in Koh Kong for Aquaculture Investment
Koh Mongkol Ratanak Sambath Co., Ltd has proposed leasing 369 hectares of state land in Sre Ambel district of Koh Kong province to invest in a large aquaculture project at a meeting between the firm and the Koh Kong provincial administration on 21 January. According to the firm, the project will be implemented in three […]
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Over 200 Development Projects Included in Kep Development Master Plan
Over 200 development projects and four major tourism development destinations have been included in the draft of Kep Tourism Master Plan, according to the Ministry of Tourism on 14 January. The purpose of the master plan is to transform Kep into a “high-end luxury tourism destination”, and also to help boost Kep’s tourism potential after […]
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Gov’t Mulls Transforming Mondulkiri Province into an International Tourism Destination
The 2020-2035 master plan to transform Mondulkiri province into an international tourism destination will be completed by the end of this year and is expected to be approved by the government by early next year, according to the Ministry of Tourism following a meeting on 26 November. The masterplan features many developments, including Senmonorom city […]
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Construction of 500-hectare Kampong Speu Industrial Zone Begins
The construction of OCIC’s 500-hectare industrial zone project located between National Roads 51 and 44 has begun, according to the project manager Kou Borin. Mr Kou Borin told Construction & Property Magazine on 21 October that the working team are currently filling in the land and preparing some of the project’s internal infrastructure. “Besides a […]
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600 hectares of Protected Land in Sihanoukville Given to Local Tycoons for Development
The Cambodian Government has given a 600-hectare land plot carved from the 2002- mangrove forest preservation and protected area Sihanoukville to Okha Seng Nhak and his wife Ly Arpon for investment and development purposes. According to a sub-decree dated 08 June 2020, this 600-hectare land plot is located at the southern part of Sihanoukville international […]
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Defence Minister: Demolition of US-funded Defense Facility in Ream Not a Political Gesture
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Samdech Tea Banh clarified that the demolition of a US-funded Defence Facility in Ream last month is for development purpose with no intention to please any countries, according to AFP on 04 October. This explanation was made in response to the rumours claiming the demolition of this US building […]
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15 hectares of Boeung Ta Mok land to Become New Ministry of Rural Development HQ
The Council of Ministers has allocated 15 hectares of Beoung Ta Mok (or Beoung Khob Srov) land to the Ministry of Rural Development to build a headquarters, according to a Notice No. 790 dated 01 September. This notice was sent to all relevant institutions, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Land […]
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Let’s Find Out! EP 42: What Type of Land Developments Must be Approved by the Competent Authorities?
Land is a type of immovable property that has great potential in the real estate business in Cambodia. There are many forms of land development and each of them is controlled by different laws and regulations. What type of land developments must be approved by the competent authorities?
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