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ខ្មែរ land development and policy
Gov’t Designates Four Areas as Techo Historical Heritage for Cultural &Tourism Development
- 4 December 2023
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 the protection of natural environme...
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Gov’t Unveils Robust Protocols for State Land Ownership Registration
- 29 November 2023
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
- 20 November 2023
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 the "Twin Dr...
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PM Unlocks Opportunities: Foreigners Granted 50-Year Leasing Rights for Real Estate in Cambodia
- 14 November 2023
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 restricted in the country. During the ...
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PM: To Spur Economic Activity, Unused Land with Size More Than 5 Hectares is Subject to Tax
- 13 November 2023
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. PM Samdech Hun Manet emphasised that the un...
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Minister of MME Champions Sustainable Practices in Issuing Mining Licenses
- 11 November 2023
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 development....
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Prime Minister Pushes for Faster Distribution of Land Titles to Citizens
- 9 November 2023
Prime Minister Sandech Hun Manet has urged the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction to accelerate the distribution of land titles to the people of Cambodia. Currently, only about two million land titles have been distributed, while five million more are yet to be issued. During a recent gathering with garment workers at a Special Economic Zone in Prey Nob district, Siha...
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Royal Group to Spearhead Development on 10 Hectares of Boeung Ta Mok Land, Backed by Government Allocation
- 1 November 2023
The Cambodian government has designated 10 hectares of Boeung Ta Mok (Boeung Kob Srov) to the Royal Group, represented by Neak Oknha Kith Meng. The decision is encapsulated in Sub-Decree No. 105, dated 29 May 2023. The allocated land, measuring 10 hectares, is situated in Sangkat Pansang, Khan Prek Pnov, Phnom Penh. This transformation, detailed in Sub-Decree No. 20, dated 3 February 2016, rede...
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Gov’t Unlocks 639 Hectares of Prime Land in Stung Hav for Private Investment
- 29 October 2023
Cambodia's government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform 639 hectares of pristine state-owned land in Tumnup Rolok commune, Stung Hav district, Preah Sihanouk province into a hub of commercial and service excellence. This strategic development initiative, outlined in Sub-Decree No. 137 issued on 23 June 2023, marks a significant step towards fostering private investment in the region's bu...
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Gov’t Exchanges Over 37ha of Kandal State Land for US$45M Infrastructure Development
- 19 September 2023
The Cambodian government has taken a decisive step towards advancing infrastructure development by trading 37,569 hectares of state-owned land in Koh Thom district, Lerk Dek district, and Sompov Poun town. This transaction, valued at US$45 million, involves the construction of crucial road networks, bridges, and administrative buildings, as per an official letter issued by Secretary-General HE Hin...
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