land development and policy
Kampong Speu Strides Towards Land Harmony: Nearly 1,000 Villages Registered, Completing Vision 2025
The Kampong Speu Provincial Administration, in collaboration with a dedicated working group, has achieved the systematic registration of land in 998 villages across 64 communes/Sangkat in nine cities and districts. The comprehensive effort encompasses 579,764 plots, with 522,637 plots successfully entered, 571,441 plots mapped, and 426,583 letters officially signed as of 8 January 2024. A […]
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Runa Ek Transforms: Siem Reap’s Visionary Journey to ‘Runa Ek Techo Sen City’ Unveiled
The Cambodian government has formally declared the metamorphosis of Runa Ek into the distinguished “Runa Ek Techo Sen City,” as decreed in Sub-Decree No. 07, issued on 11 January 2024. The birth of Run Ta Ek Techo Sen city in Siem Reap province involves the dedication of Run Ta Ek commune from Banteay Srei district […]
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Gov’t Allocates 6 Hectares of Land in South Phnom Penh to Two Tycoons for Visionary Development
The Cambodian government has granted an expansive parcel of land, spanning nearly 6 hectares, in the burgeoning south of Phnom Penh to two distinguished tycoons. Sub-Decree No. 262, issued on August 15, 2023, paves the way for a visionary development that promises to redefine luxury living and contribute to the city’s urban evolution. The designated […]
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Gov’t Allocates Over 91 Hectares of Land from Forest Cover in Kampot Province to Private Ownership
The Cambodian government has earmarked a substantial 91,540 hectares of land in Changkon village, Sangkat Prek Thnaot, Bokor city, Kampot province. This transformative decision, outlined in Sub-Decree No. 240 signed on 9 August 2023, designates this area, once part of the forest cover, for private ownership under the stewardship of Mr Heng Sour. The land […]
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Gov’t Designates Four Areas as Techo Historical Heritage for Cultural &Tourism Development
The Cambodian government has officially designated four areas, collectively known as the Techo Historical Heritage Area, in Sub-Decree No. 155 dated 11 July 2023. These areas encompass the Military Historical Area within the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Military Zones, along with the Anlong Veng Historical Area. The primary objective behind this designation is to ensure […]
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Gov’t Unveils Robust Protocols for State Land Ownership Registration
The Cambodian government has introduced a comprehensive set of procedures for the registration of state lands. Sub-Decree No. 321, enacted on 2 November 2023, delineates a strategic framework encompassing the identification, mapping, and classification of state lands. The primary objective is to fortify the protection of ownership and associated rights of state-owned properties. The sub-decree […]
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PM Directs Ministry of Land Management to Prepare Comprehensive Master Plan for Cambodia’s New City
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet has called upon the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) to meticulously prepare a Master Plan for an upcoming new city. The prime focus of this strategic initiative is twofold: ensuring clarity in public infrastructure development and implementing a well-defined zoning framework. During the inauguration ceremony of […]
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PM Unlocks Opportunities: Foreigners Granted 50-Year Leasing Rights for Real Estate in Cambodia
In a significant announcement at the 19th “Royal Government-Private Sector” forum on 13 November, PM Samdech Hun Manet unveiled a groundbreaking initiative granting foreigners the legal right to long-term leases for real estate in Cambodia, extending up to an impressive 50 years. This landmark decision comes at a time when foreign ownership of land remains […]
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PM: To Spur Economic Activity, Unused Land with Size More Than 5 Hectares is Subject to Tax
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet revealed a groundbreaking tax reform concerning unused land in Cambodia. The prime focus of this reform is to impose taxes on idle lands exceeding 5 hectares, while lands below this threshold will enjoy exemption. The pivotal announcement was made at the 19th “Royal Government-Private Sector” forum on 13 November 2023. […]
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Minister of MME Champions Sustainable Practices in Issuing Mining Licenses
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has declared its commitment to prioritising environmental conservation principles before issuing mining licenses to private companies. During a recent meeting with stakeholders in the mining sector, HE Keo Rattanak, the Minister of Mines and Energy, emphasised the ministry’s stand to strike a delicate balance between conservation efforts and industrial […]
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