Policy and Strategy
Svay Rieng Province’s Strategic Border Checkpoints and Customs Revenue Surges to US$400m in 2022
Svay Rieng province’s strategic location on the Cambodian-Vietnamese border has facilitated the opening of eight border gates, including two international and two bilateral gates, as well as four regional gates. This was highlighted by HE Men Vibol, Governor of Svay Rieng Province, during a press conference on April 27, 2023, where he presented the province’s […]
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Gov’t vows to build more schools in response to increasing student numbers
The Cambodian Government has recently pledged to construct more schools across the country to cater to the growing number of students as the current number of schools in Cambodia is only 18,830. During the graduation ceremony for more than 2,000 teachers, students and educators who successfully graduated from the National Institute of Education on 25 […]
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Why is Cambodia Pushing Out Multiple Infrastructure Projects Despite an Ongoing Global Crisis?
Amidst a global crisis, Cambodia remains committed to infrastructure development, with over US$30 billion in projects currently underway or on the table. The country’s railway system is a focal point, with plans to modernize the 382-kilometre Phnom Penh-Poipet railway system to become the kingdom’s first standard high-speed rail line. The project, estimated at over US$4 […]
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ADB advises Cambodia to improve property tax collection
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has held a workshop to share knowledge and expertise on property tax management as the collection of this type of tax in Cambodia is still limited. Held on 23-24 February, the workshop aims to help strengthen property tax collection and boost revenue at the sub-national level. The workshop shared the […]
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Australia Stops Using Chinese-made CCTV in All Key Administrative Buildings
The Australian government has decided to stop installing CCTVs made by Chinese tech companies in its government buildings, claiming those CCTVs could pose a security risk to the country, according to DW News on 9 February. Manufacturers such as Hikvision and Dahua have provided at least 913 CCTVs, intercoms, electronic inputs and video cameras at […]
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PM Hun Sen Announces Masterplan for New Economic Pole in Northwest Provinces
Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has announced a master plan to establish a new economic pole based on “fish and rice” potential in Cambodia’s north western provinces. The announcement of a project to establish a “fish and rice economic pole” is in response to the Chinese president’s investment interest in agricultural and hydrological development […]
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Xi Jinping Provides US$44m for Cambodian Railway Project
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a grant of 300 million yuan (over US$44 million) to support the Cambodian railway project. According to National Television of Cambodia, during the visit of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen to China, the President of China thanked Samdech Techo for publicly declaring, “If I do not rely on China, […]
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Gov’t to Redevelop Over 2000ha of Conserved Land in Siem Reap
The Ministry of Environment is reorganising the Sok An Research and Kesor Kol Conservation Centre into 16 development zones along with the construction of necessary infrastructure, research centre, and development zone. Mrs Chan Somaly, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Environment and President of Kesor Kol Conservation Centre, stated on 7 February that after […]
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Gov’t approves draft law to transform Sihanoukville into “Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone”
The Royal Government of Cambodia has fully approved the draft “Land Management and Use Policy for the Development of Sihanoukville as a Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone 2022-2038”. The draft law was approved at a cabinet meeting on January 13 chaired by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, the government’s spokesman HE Phay Siphan […]
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Australia Helps Cambodia Develop Wastewater Treatment Policy
The Australian Embassy is assisting the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in drafting a policy to manage wastewater treatment systems, aiming to improve sanitation and the well-being of the public. According to the official meeting on 18 November, the Australian Embassy will assist Cambodia in organising a workshop to exchange knowledge, experience and best […]
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