Policy and Strategy
Cambodia to Host Architecture Festival, Showcasing the Nation’s Contemporary Urban Evolution
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction is set to organise the Cambodian Architecture Festival, aiming to highlight the nation’s transformation and contemporary urban development. Announced by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, during a meeting on 4 September 2024, the festival is […]
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Cambodia to Plant 30k Palm Trees Along Vietnam Border, Following Nearly 20k Already Planted
The Ministry of Environment is set to plant an additional 30,000 palm seedlings along the Cambodia-Vietnam border after successfully planting nearly 20,000 trees. This strategic initiative aims to bolster Cambodia’s national identity while delivering economic and environmental benefits. Minister of Environment, HE Dr Eang Sophalleth, confirmed that the trees would be distributed to local authorities […]
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Gov’t Reforms Angkor Ticket Sales & Inspection to Enhance Tourist Convenience
The Cambodian government has announced six key reforms to streamline the sale and inspection of Angkor tickets, aiming to improve the overall experience for tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park. This initiative includes the introduction of automated ticket vending machines near the temples, simplifying procedures for both domestic and international visitors. The decision was reached […]
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Cambodian Government Officially Establishes Techo International Airport as Civil Aviation Secretariat
The Cambodian Government has officially designated Techo International Airport as a key department under the General Department of Operations & Services within the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, solidifying its role in overseeing the country’s aviation sector. This strategic decision was enacted through a sub-decree issued by Samdech Hun Manet on 28 August 2024, […]
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Gov’t Establishes Kampong Som Municipality by Reallocating Five Communes from Prey Nob District
The Cambodian government has announced the formation of Kampong Som Municipality in Sihanoukville province by reassigning five communes from Prey Nob district, including Ream, Bit Trang, O’Oknha Heng, Boeung Ta Prohm, and O’Chrov. This significant administrative change was formalised through a sub-decree issued on 28 August 2024. Prime Minister Hun Manet declared that the newly […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Sets Ambitious USD 13bn Loan Ceiling Over Five Years
The Cambodian government has unveiled a comprehensive public debt management strategy for 2024-2028, setting a borrowing limit of up to US$13.5 billion over the next five years. This strategic plan outlines annual borrowing from financial institutions and foreign development partners, ranging between US$2.3 billion and US$2.7 billion. According to the new strategy, while the government […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Launches Free Travel Initiative to Boost Tourism in Northeast
The Cambodian government has announced the “Free Northeast Entertainment Program,” which allows citizens to travel for free to the Northeastern provinces of Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, and Ratanakkiri every weekend from September to December 2024. This initiative, unveiled by PM Hun Manet during the one-year achievements of the Government of the 7th legislature of the […]
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Gov’t Waives Penalties for Expired Tour Guide Licenses to Boost Tourism Sector
The Cambodian government has announced it will waive all transitional penalties for tour guides and translators whose licenses have expired, extending this exemption until 31 December 2024. This measure, introduced to alleviate the compliance burden and encourage license renewals, was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism on 23 August 2024. The ministry’s announcement aims to […]
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Cambodia Unveils Land Grant Program to Empower the Poor & Protect Forests
The Cambodian government has announced a new initiative, the Land Grant-Protection Program for Sustainable Development, which aims to provide social land concessions to impoverished Cambodians to curb deforestation and illegal encroachment on state land. Prime Minister Hun Manet outlined the program’s objectives during a special statement on the one-year achievements of the Royal Government of […]
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Thailand Changes Strategy to Attract Chinese Investors, Extends 99-year Lease & 75% of Condo Ownership to Foreigners
Chinese investors are rapidly increasing their presence in Thailand’s property market, with over 100 billion baht invested in key economic cities over the past 15 years, according to Property DNA and updated by The Star on 06 August 2024. This trend is expected to accelerate further as the Thai government considers extending the leasehold period […]
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