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Laws and Regulation
Cambodian Senate Approves Landmark Air Transport Law to Boost Aviation Sector
In a significant move to bolster Cambodia’s aviation industry, the Senate has unanimously approved the draft law on international air transport. The approval, achieved with 56 out of 56 votes during the extraordinary session of the Senate of the 5th legislature, was held under the chairmanship of Samdech Techo Hun Sen on 31 July 2024. The newly approved law aims to establish a robust legal fram...
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The Gov’t Establishes Special Task Force to Expedite Tax Audits
In a decisive move to enhance the business and investment environment, the Cambodian government has established a special tax audit unit under the General Department of Taxation of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This unit aims to expedite the resolution of tax audit issues and ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations. The decision was formalised through a sub-decree on 16 July 20...
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MLMUPC Issues Procedures for Registration of Private Sectors of Co-Owned Buildings Built Before December 19, 1997
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) has established new procedures for registering the private sections of co-owned buildings constructed before December 19, 1997, to safeguard legal property rights of occupants. This initiative is outlined in Prakas No. 050 ដនស/ប្រក/ក.ក.ច, dated 19 July 2024. The Prakas addresses co-owned buildings built before December 1...
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Gov’t Prepares Roadmap for River Port Business Linked to Sea Route
The Cambodian government is developing a comprehensive plan to manage the river port business connected to sea routes, spanning from 2025 to 2033. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced that they are crafting a draft framework aimed at improving and overseeing the river port business and its maritime connections. This initiative is expected to bolster Cambodia's economic growth and r...
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Gov’t Calls on Capital-Provincial Governors for More Drug Rehabilitation Centres in Cambodia
HE Dr Sar Sokha, Deputy PM and Minister of Interior has urged capital-provincial governors to attract and support private investment projects for the establishment of drug addiction rehabilitation centres in Cambodia. This statement was made at the inauguration ceremony of His Excellency Pen Kosal as the new Governor of Tbong Khmum Provincial Board of Governors on 11 July 2024. During the cerem...
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Cambodia Launches Ambitious Electric Vehicle Development Policy with Nearly 3,000 Vehicles Registered
The Government of Cambodia has launched the National Policy on the Development of Electric Vehicles Cambodia 2024-2030, with nearly 3,000 electric vehicles currently registered, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 25 June 2024. The policy aims to promote and guide the growth of the electric vehicle sector in Cambodia, featuring specific measures and clear mechanisms to be...
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Cambodian Gov’t Drafting Law to Regulate Railway Land & Prevent Misuse
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is actively drafting a sub-decree to regulate railway crossings and land use, aiming to mitigate congestion and facilitate development. This initiative was discussed during a meeting held by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 4 July 2024, attended by ministry leadership and a technical working group. The primary objective of the sub-decre...
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EAC Mandates Self-Declaration for Solar Installers to Ensure National Electricity Balance
The Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) has issued a notice requiring all consumers who have installed and used solar systems on their roofs without permission to submit a declaration regarding the use of their solar system. This directive is based on letter No. 085. PK.24, dated 5 July 2024, and aims to maintain a balance in electricity consumption across the country. According to the noti...
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Gov’t Waives Fines for Housing Developments for One Year
The Cambodian Real Estate and Mortgage Regulator has announced a one-year waiver of fines for Borey and condominium projects, starting from 1 July 2024. This decision follows the guidance of Prime Minister Hun Manet and the outcomes of the 19th Royal Government of Cambodia-Private Sector Forum held on 13 November 2023. This announcement was officially released on 1 July 2024. Despite the fine w...
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PM Introduces New Law Boosting Gas Safety in High-rise Buildings
PM Hun Manet has introduced a new law to regulate gas usage in high-rise buildings, aiming to enhance public safety. This announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of twin flyovers at the intersection of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Blvd. and National Road No. 2, at the border of Phnom Penh and Kandal Province, on 17 June 2024. The PM emphasised the increasing relia...
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