Policy and Strategy
Cambodia’s Construction Sector Improves Ranking in Region
Cambodia’s construction sector has improved its ranking among countries in the region, with the score rated in January 2022 showing better performance. According to the GlobalData’s Construction Project Momentum Index, the construction sector in Cambodia is also seeing fewer and fewer problems, with score on the index going up from 0.47 in December 2021 to […]
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PM Rejects Criticism of Deep SHV Seaport Development as a China Debt Trap
Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen once again dismissed criticism of the development of Sihanoukville deep seaport as a China debt trap, given that the port has been developed and supported by Japan. PM Hun Sen made the announcement during the ground-breaking ceremony of the Japanese-funded US$20-million Boeung Choeung Ek sewage treatment plant on 22 […]
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Land Ministry, JICA Host Intensive Training Course on Construction Law Implementation
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), in collaboration with JICA, has organised a training program for 25 officials to strengthen the implementation of the new construction law. This training course is being conducted in two phases. The initial phase took place online from 7-14 February, while the main phase is scheduled […]
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Land Ministry Issues Detailed Procedure to Request Construction Permit
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued a new Prakas explaining all the detailed procedures for issuing and renewing construction permits. Prakas No. 013 dated 20 January 2022 is a supplement to Sub-Decree No. 224 issued on 30 December 2020 that requires project owners to apply for construction permits for […]
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MPWT Launches Infrastructure Maintenance Training Program
Cambodia in collaboration with Laos and Vietnam has officially launched a training program to strengthen the road maintenance capability of related officers and skilled workers. With the objective to promote sustainable infrastructure development and maintenance, the training program will be implemented by the Techo Sen Institute of Public Works and Transport. The course will include […]
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Koh Kong Authority Confiscates 102ha of Illegally Encroached Land
The Koh Kong Provincial Administration has confiscated 102 hectares of land in Tuol Kokir Kraom village, Tuol Korkir commune, Mondol Seima district from illegal encroachers and converted it back to state private land. According to the decision No. 005/22 dated 14 January 2022, the authority also nullified all titles deeds, or any ownership documents related […]
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Expert: Industrial & Logistics Sectors Most Attractive Market for 2022 Despite Uncertainty
CBRE Cambodia Managing Director James Hodge said that the industrial and logistics sectors will be the most attractive market in 2022 although other real estate sub-sectors and the overall market remain under pressure and uncertainty. Mr Hodge added that due to external factors caused by the pandemic, even though Cambodia has already reopened the country, […]
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Draft Sub-decree on Engineer Ethics Being Finalised, Set to be Enforced Soon
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is finalising the draft of the sub-decree on engineer ethics before submitting it to the cabinet for review and approval. The progress meeting was held on 11 January and chaired by HE Ith Sam Heng, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training. According to the minister, the draft of […]
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Land Ministry Voids 399 Missing Title Deeds in Svay Rieng Province
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has voided a total of 399 missing title deeds in Prey ToTueng village, Sambuor commune, Svay Teap district, Svay Rieng province. According to announcement No. 002 dated 06 January 2022, the annulment came after the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral of […]
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63 Infrastructure Development Projects to be Implemented in Kandal in 2022
The Kandal Provincial Administration has set the goal to implement a total of 63 provincial development projects in 2022, most of which focus on the development of roads, administrative buildings, and street lighting, among other infrastructure. The projects were mentioned during the meeting on Wednesday 5 January chaired by Kandal Governor HE Kong Sophorn. As […]
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