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Gov’t to Turn a Resort in Prey Veng into National Protected Area
- 4 November 2021
The Ministry of Environment has unveiled a plan to turn Norkorphnom-Phnom Chher Kach cultural and historical site in Ba Phnum of Prey Veng province into a national natural protected area, according to officials meeting on Wednesday 3 November. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defence, representatives of the Ministry of Interior, representatives of the Ministry of C...
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Prey Veng Real Estate Businesses Ordered to Get Permits in 30 Days or Face Legal Action
- 2 November 2021
The Prey Veng Provincial Department of Economy and Finance has ordered all real estate development businesses to apply for a permit or license before 30 November; or otherwise face severe legal action. According to the announcement dated 27 October 2021, residential projects with 4 to 30 apartment rooms/villas/condo units, or land plot developments sized under 10,000 sqm must apply for the perm...
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Phnom Penh Bus & Ferry Services Resume From 2 November; Free Rides for 6 Days
- 2 November 2021
Public bus and ferry services in Phnom Penh will resume from Tuesday 2 November onward with free rides for the first 6 days until 8 November. According to the announcement from the Public Bus Authority of Phnom Penh, the lines include: Bus: Line 1: From Prek Pnov Station to Veal Sbov Station Line 2: From Kouch Kanong Roundabout Station to Spean Prek Samrong Station of Takhmao City. Line 3...
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High-Rise Buildings in Cambodia Set to Follow New Fire Protection Rules
- 27 October 2021
The Ministry of Interior has issued a new Prakas to strengthen regulations on fire protection systems in high-rise buildings and building with basements, after months of discussions on the draft. According to Prakas No. 2644 dated 19 October 2021, the new regulation also established two special teams to prevent, monitor, and extinguish fires in target buildings and in villages, communes and san...
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Power to Resolve Real Estate & Pawnshop Disputes Transferred to New Gov’t Body
- 26 October 2021
Power to resolve disputes related to the real estate business and pawnshop business has been transferred to a new responsible government’s body known as the Real Estate Business & Pawnshop Regulator (REBPR). The power transfer was undertaken based on the 2020 Prakas related management of real estate business which was announced by REBPR on 26 October. According to the announcement, the p...
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Gov’t Sets New Regulations Strengthening Control Over Casino Businesses in Cambodia
- 22 October 2021
The Cambodian government has issued new regulations to strengthen control over casino businesses in Cambodia, with all operators required to have a specific minimum capital depending on the types of business. The sub-decree, dated 26 August and released to the public within this week, stated that for casinos operating within an integrated commercial gambling centre, the minimal capital must be ...
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APSARA Authority Approves Over 390 Construction Projects in Angkor Park in Jan-Sept
- 21 October 2021
From January to September this year, the Department of Land and Habitat Management in the Angkor Park of APSARA National Authority has given construction permits to a total of 392 families to build their new homes within the Angkor Archaeological Park. According to the announcement of the APSARA Authority on 20 October, the permissions were granted for 61 cases in January, 73 cases in February,...
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King Officially Endorses New Investment Law
- 21 October 2021
His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has officially endorsed the newly drafted investment law. The Royal Decree on endorsing the Investment Law of Cambodia was dated 15 October and was published on 21 October. The draft was discussed by the government and parliament discussed and approved it in September. The law consists of 12 chapters and 42 articles, aiming to attract and enhance the inve...
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Gov’t Warns of Legal Action Against Demolition of Heritage Buildings Nationwide
- 14 October 2021
The Council of Ministers has issued new regulations to prevent the destruction and demolition of heritage buildings nationwide including religious buildings, public buildings, private buildings, villages and traditional houses to conserve culture and national identity. According to announcement No. 08 SR dated 12 October 2021, any actions of modifying the appearance or damaging the aesthetics o...
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Poipet Authority Warns Banks & Pawnshops Over Spike in Forged Land Documents
- 14 October 2021
The Poipet City Administration has issued a warning to banks, microfinance institutions, pawnshops, and the public to be cautious of forged land and property documents, as many cases have been recently found. According to an announcement by the administration, the working group is now tackling the issue and has seized many documents with forged stamps and signatures of the city, sangkats, and t...
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